Conveyancing in Cambridge
Conveyancing involves all the legal aspects of transferring the ownership of a property from a seller to a buyer, handling a remortgage, or transferring equity. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Cambridge, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have helped clients in Cambridge and throughout Cambridgeshire with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Ely, Huntingdon, Newark, Newmarket, Peterborough and Saffron Walden
Buying property in Cambridge
Described as a 'boom town for the brainy' and a 'honey-coloured hotspot' Cambridge is listed in Country Life magazine's top 10. Situated on Cambridgeshire, Cambridge is of Britain's most loved cities and prevented from sprawling by its surrounding green belt, Cambridge boasts a wide range of social, cultural and leisure activities.
Cambridge has also been named the best city in England to work in - and is a prime spot for high-tech companies to locate. This enhanced quality of life is reflected in property prices also makes Cambridge one of the UK's most expensive cities in which to live. Figures indicate that Cambridge has experienced the fastest increase in average property prices of any UK local authority in 2017.
Council Tax in Cambridge (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,417.44 |
| B | £1,653.68 |
| C | £1,889.92 |
| D | £2,126.16 |
| E | £2,598.64 |
| F | £3,071.12 |
| G | £3,543.60 |
| H | £4,252.32 |
What does a property lawyer do?
The conveyancer plays an essential role during a property purchase transaction. Your lawyer will order property searches, raise questions for the seller, review the contract of sale and take care of tasks after the sale, like paying SDLT.
Cambridge conveyancing solicitors may also undertake checks for issues related to fenland, including potential subsidence and drainage concerns.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for the bank.
If your solicitor isn't accepted on your chosen lender's panel, it may take weeks longer to purchase your property.
Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of mortgage lenders, including major banks like Co-operative Bank, to smaller lenders like Yorkshire Building Society and Vida HomeLoans, so you can complete your purchase without delay.
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Conveyancing for buying a property
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We have also helped home movers in Cambridge with conveyancing for:
There are more than half a million listed buildings across the country - around 850 of which are in Cambridge City Council. Cambridge listed buildings include: Owning a listed building can be a challenge for the unwary. Our experienced panel of solicitors will discuss with you the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include required consent for any alterations, and public access to certain areas. Read more:Buying a listed building
Shared ownership conveyancing is the service you will need, when you buy a share in a property from a social housing provider. Purchasing a shared ownership home can be more involved than buying the property outright. Whether you are buying a shared ownership property or staircasing, our panel solicitors can assist you with every aspect of the purchase process.Purchasing a Shared Ownership house or flat
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Selling property in Cambridge
The sale of a Cambridge house or flat will require your conveyancing solicitor to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the sale contract and assorted property information forms, and help you fill out this paperwork.
Their duties entail responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and addressing snags like a neighbour dispute. The solicitor will also communicate effectively with all parties, including estate agents, landlords and lenders, to help ensure the sale is completed without incident.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, compared to freehold conveyancing. The conveyancing for selling leasehold houses or flats typically takes longer.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will expect to see this leasehold-related paperwork. These could include a current statement of service charges and management company information. Typically, delays are due to the time required by your lawyer to source this information.
It can take weeks to collect this paperwork if it is difficult to contact the managing agent or they are slow to respond, so your lawyer ought to start this process as soon as possible.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Cambridge
The Bank of England's current base rate is 4.5% (19 March, 2025)
You should check the solicitor that you want to carry out the legal work for your remortgage is on your lender's panel before you instruct your solicitor.
We work with solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are changing to a 2-year fixed rate with Metro Bank or moving to a lifetime mortgage with Accord, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transferring Equity
Whether you are adding one or more people to the deeds, transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children or inheritance tax (IHT) planning, you'll need the help of a solicitor who specialises in transfers of equity. Your legal representative can handle the legal work for a fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much does conveyancing cost in Cambridge?
Conveyancing solicitors fees
The quote should clearly detail the legal fees, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the legal work that they complete during your transaction.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), HM Land Registry fees and property searches.
Check what's included in your conveyancing quote
If you are comparing quotes, beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote. Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in the small print, resulting in a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
