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Reasons to use our Wells Next The Sea conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Using a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that Wells Next The Sea property lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Wells Next The Sea local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your home move in Wells Next The Sea.
  • 3 No matter what any other companies inform you it just might be necessary to pop into your solicitor to execute contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a homemove without having to include Royal Mail into the pot.
  • 4 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Wells Next The Sea has a number to choose from, but for a truly dependable and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Wells Next The Sea is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea

We are purchasing a newly built flat in Wells Next The Sea and my conveyancer is advising me that she has to the bank to reveal incentives from the builder. I am under pressure to exchange and my preference is not to prolong the conveyancing. Is my lawyer right?

You should not exchange unless you have been advised to do so by your solicitor. A precondition to being on a bank panel is to comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook specifications. The CML Conveyancing Handbook requires that your lawyer have the appropriate Disclosure of Incentive form completed by the developer and accepted by your lender.

It is 10 years ago since I bought my house in Wells Next The Sea. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been appointed on the sale but I can't track down my title deeds. Is this a problem?

You need not be too concerned. First there is a chance that the deeds will be kept by the lender or they could be archived with the solicitor who handled the purchase. Secondly the chances are that the property will be registered at the land registry and you will be able to establish that you are the registered owner by your conveyancing solicitors acquiring up to date copy of the land registers. Nearly all conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your home is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Wells Next The Sea. My lender is Chelsea Building Society

Chelsea Building Society have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 21/6/2025, the requirements read as follows :

We are planning to move property in September. Will my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the day of completion. On a separate note, can you suggest a removal company in Wells Next The Sea. Conveyancing firm was found prior to coming across your site.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from your estate agent however this can only occur after the vendors solicitors advise the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be released. After that you can advise the removal company that you are ready to move in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal company but can assist you in locating a residential property solicitor in Wells Next The Sea or a lawyer that specialises in conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea.

I am buying a end of terrace house in Wells Next The Sea. Our aim is to convert the garage to a playroom at the house.Will the conveyancing process involve enquiries to see if these alterations are allowed?

Your solicitor will check the registered title as conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea will occasionally reveal restrictions in the title documents which restrict certain works or necessitated the permission of a 3rd party. Some extensions call for local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Many areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which often prevent or affect extensions. It would be prudent to check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

Intending to buy a maisonette in Wells Next The Sea. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Lender if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Wells Next The Sea conveyancer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel.

What does a local search reveal about the property I am purchasing in Wells Next The Sea?

Wells Next The Sea conveyancing often starts with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Xpress Legal The local search plays an important role in many a Wells Next The Sea conveyancing purchase; as long as you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will provide information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications applicable to the property (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic headings.

I am purchasing a new build house in Wells Next The Sea with the aid of help to buy. The developers refused to budge the amount so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of additionals instead. The sale representative suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about this side-deal as it may affect my mortgage with the lender. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Wells Next The Sea. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Receive an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a swift, objective and comprehensive service where if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea.

Home buying conveyancing in Wells Next The Sea normally entails the following:

  • Solicitor instructed by the buyer on acceptance of the offer
  • Checking the title to the premises
  • Undertaking Wells Next The Sea conveyancing searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation prepared the owner’s lawyer
  • Submitting questions with the seller’s lawyer
  • Negotiating the sale agreement
  • Considering the replies provided by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer document
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the mortgage offer: (if relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the purchase and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

Wells Next The Sea commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a number of aspects of commercial property law

    complex procedures concerning renewal, rent reviews, dilapidations and the many obligations encountered by Landlords and Tenants of business premises Compulsory land purchase Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Offices, retail or industrial units Dealing with notices received or to be served pursuant to the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954

Neighboring Locations

Burnham Market
Wells Next The Sea
Fakenham
Walsingham

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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