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Main reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Sacriston

  • 1 Using a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Sacriston - if so both parties are likely to be familiar
  • 3 The companies shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 4 Sacriston solicitors are likely to acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents
  • 5 Excellent communication and a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Sacriston home moves can be made a lot more stressful as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sacriston since December 2024*

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Disposal

of terraced residence, Holly Crescent, DH7 6PT completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £208,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of detached residence premises, Norburn Park, DH7 6SG completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £172,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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Acquisition

of apartment Westcott Drive DH1 5AQ, at a price of £180,000. Leasehold conveyancing due diligence included: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced residence, Taylor Avenue, DH7 7AX completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £95,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sacriston

I own a freehold house in Sacriston but still pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in Sacriston and has limited impact for conveyancing in Sacriston but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be dispensed with completely.

What does a local search tell me about the house we're buying in Sacriston?

Sacriston conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search organisations for example Searchflow The local search is essential in every Sacriston conveyancing purchase; that is if you wish to avoid any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search should supply 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 thirteen topic areas.

3 months have elapsed following my purchase conveyancing in Sacriston concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Due to the guidance of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Sacriston in advance of retaining lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor has said that some banks will not issue a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements for example to Halifax. If you contact us we can look into this further with the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Sacriston. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Sacriston to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

My company is looking to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering competitive costs for commercial conveyancing in Sacriston for under 2k?

We are happy to recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Sacriston, including the disposal and acquisition of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are hoping to buy or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we can put you in touch with the right firm. Regarding the costs this will depend on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your contact information or phone so as to enable us to supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Sacriston what are the most frequent lease defects?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Sacriston. All leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain provisions are erroneous. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    Repairing obligations to or maintain parts of the building Maintenance charge proportions which don’t add up to the correct percentage

A defective lease will likely cause problems when trying to sell a property as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Santander, Skipton Building Society, and Godiva Mortgages Ltd all have express conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is problematic they may refuse to grant the mortgage, forcing the buyer to withdraw.

Sacriston Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to Purchasing

    Best to be warned if fixing the lift or some other significant cost is pending that will be shared amongst the leasehold owners and may well materially impact the level of the maintenance charges or necessitate a one time invoice. How much is the ground rent and service charge? What prohibitions exist in the Sacriston Lease?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Sacriston regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Sacriston but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Cooper Stott Solicitors Ltd, Aykley Vale Chambers, Durham Road, Aykley Heads, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5NE
  • Emg Solicitors Limited, The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TS
  • Swinburne Maddison Llp, Venture House, Aykley Heads Business Centre, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TS
  • Gordon Brown Law Firm Llp, Mains House, 143 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AU
  • Nigel J Humes & Co, 3-5 High Chare, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Sacriston

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sacriston with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Emg Solicitors Limited, The Rivergreen Centre, Aykley Heads, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TS
  • Swinburne Maddison Llp, Venture House, Aykley Heads Business Centre, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TS
  • Gordon Brown Law Firm Llp, Mains House, 143 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AU
  • Richmond Anderson Goudie Part Of The Richmond Partnership, Flake Cottages, Cone Terrace, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3TA
  • The Richmond Partnership Incorporating Richmond Anderson Goudie, Lumsdon House, 19 Old Elvet, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3HL

Planning law solicitors in Sacriston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Sacriston with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • Swinburne Maddison Llp, Venture House, Aykley Heads Business Centre, Durham, County Durham, DH1 5TS

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

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