Conveyancing solicitors in Cambridge

Cambridge is most famous for being a seat of learning, established in the early thirteenth century, with its colleges regularly being in the top universities in the world, which means that there is a high student population. Now also known as the Silicon Fen because of its computer software and bioscience industries, Cambridgeis surrounded by protected Green Belt land, which prevents too much building on the fenland that exemplifies the area. So, whether you are buying a flat in Linton, selling a maisonette in Swavesey and simply want to organise the release of equity in your property in Cambourne, Homeward Legal's team of conveyancing experts are waiting to help you and guide you through the process.

Our wealth of knowledge and breadth of experience of Cambridge, its housing market and how the purchase and sale of properties within the city are affected by the legal process means that you can be assured of a top-quality conveyancing service at a value-for-money fee.

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Our residential conveyancing solicitors are regulated under the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) and Council for Licensed Conveyancers (CLC). 

When buying property in Cambridge, specific local searches are important due to the city's unique characteristics, including its ancient foundations, river proximity, and rapid modern development. Our conveyancers conduct comprehensive investigations including:

Local authority searches

Cambridge City Council and Greater Cambridge Shared Planning Service maintain the local land charges register and handle planning permissions, building regulations, conservation area controls, and development restrictions that might affect your property.

These searches reveal planning permissions, building regulations compliance, conservation area restrictions, and local development plans including the Greater Cambridge Local Plan framework. The council's Public Access System provides planning data from 2004 onwards for Cambridge City Council properties.

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Environmental searches

Critical in Cambridge due to its location along the River Cam and historical development patterns throughout the city and surrounding areas.

Environmental searches identify contamination risks from former industrial activities, air quality concerns, and ground stability issues. These are particularly important given Cambridge's mix of ancient collegiate buildings, Victorian terraces, and modern developments.

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Water and drainage searches

Essential for Cambridge properties due to proximity to the River Cam, with most Cambridge postcodes showing medium flood risk and some areas having high flood risk. These searches provide comprehensive information about water supply, sewerage systems, and flood risk assessment.

Our searches assess flood risk from the River Cam and surface water using Environment Agency data, plus water authority information and drainage infrastructure details. Cambridgeshire County Council acts as Lead Local Flood Authority, managing surface water flooding and ordinary watercourses. This is particularly important in areas near the river and low-lying parts of the city.

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Online tools for researching Cambridge properties, planning history, and local considerations.

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Understanding Cambridge's diverse neighborhoods

Chesterton

With a choice of terraced properties on one hand or the modern flat on the other, Chesterton is located on the banks of the River Cam. Your conveyancing solicitor knows the foibles of both freehold and leasehold properties. They will also investigate the history of flooding in the area and, more directly, where your planned property is located because of the proximity to the river. They may also recommend purchasing a more detailed Flood Report from an expert if the searches demand greater information.

Cottenham

Firmly in the fenland area that marks out Cambridgeand its near neighbour Ely, Cottenham was constructed on former marshland and boasts a twelfth-century church. Your conveyancing solicitor will verify the current position regarding chancel repair (payments for the upkeep of the church) as part of their searches and, while such payments may not be in place for the current homeowner, your solicitor may suggest taking out relatively cheap chancel repair indemnity insurance to protect you in the future should that situation change.

Grantchester

Made famous by the crime-solving vicar in the ITV drama of the same name, Grantchester is what many would describe as “chocolate box beautiful” with its rural aspect, its historic buildings, and thatched cottages. Because of this, a large part of Grantchester is a conservation area, and your conveyancing solicitor will research what requirements and covenants might exist affecting the property you want to buy so you know what to expect if you go ahead with the purchase.

Did you know?

Cambridge was the first place to set down the rules of what became Association Football (the first word driving the term “soccer”, which is rarely used in Britain and later adopted in the United States to differentiate it from the rugby-like sport of American Football). The first official game was played in 1848, using what was then called “Cambridge Rules”.

Lord George Byron, the well-known poet famous for The Siege of Corinth and The Prophecy of Dante among many others, was not a great fan of strict rules and regulations. A student at CambridgeUniversity, he reacted to the student requirement not to have a dog on the premises - his response? He had a fully-grown bear in his rooms…

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