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  • 1 You can gain comfort when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Benton 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.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor in the main results in a more personal touch. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in selecting a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 3 Excellent communication together with pure property local knowledge are key benefits that you should seek when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Benton property deals can become a lot more stressful because of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with endeavour to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 4 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Benton is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Benton

Examples of recent conveyancing in Benton since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Benton

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Benton is not listed on my lender's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the quality of her work?

It would be unwise to jump to that conclusion. There are plenty of reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator indicated that over three quarters of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The most common reasons for removal are: (1) low volume of transactions (2) the solicitor is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Should you be concerned you should contact the Benton conveyancing practice and ask them why they are no longer on the approved list for your bank.

I am acquiring a new build apartment in Benton and my conveyancer is telling me that she is duty bound to the bank to disclose incentives from the builder. I am nearing the developer’s deadline to exchange and my preference is not to delay matters. is my lawyer playing by the book?

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

I am the registered owner of a freehold property in Benton but nevertheless pay rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Benton and has limited impact for conveyancing in Benton 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 many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of fresh rentcharges post 1977.

Previous rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 will be extinguished.

I used Wolstenholmes a few years ago for my conveyancing in Benton. Now, I need the documents but the law firm is no longer operating. What do I do?

Do call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracking down your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Benton of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously used, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.

I'm buying my first flat in Benton benefiting from help to buy. The developers would not budge the amount so I negotiated £7000 of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not disclose to my solicitor about the side-deal as it could put at risk my loan with Platform Home Loans Ltd. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder 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.

I work for a reputable estate agency in Benton where we have experienced a number of flat sales derailed as a result of short leases. I have been given inconsistent advice from local Benton conveyancing firms. Can you confirm whether the owner of a flat can commence the lease extension formalities for the buyer?

As long as the seller has owned the lease for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to start the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the buyer can avoid having to sit tight for 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done prior to, or at the same time as completion of the sale.

An alternative approach is to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the purchaser.

I own a 2 bed flat in Benton, conveyancing formalities finalised 6 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable properties in Benton with an extended lease are worth £265,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 levied per year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2101

You have 76 years left to run we estimate the premium for your lease extension to range between £8,600 and £9,800 plus plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information before getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Benton

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Benton with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Paper Temple Solicitors Llp, 13a Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7AR
  • Brar & Co Ltd, 240a Chillingham Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5LP
  • John Mccarthy & Co, 184 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5BU
  • O'neill Richmonds Law Firm Ltd, 1-2 Lansdowne Terrace East, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1HL
  • Palin & Twyford Solicitors, 11 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1HN

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Benton regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Benton specialising in commercial conveyancing in Benton. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Paper Temple Solicitors Llp, 13a Station Road North, Forest Hall, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 7AR
  • Brar & Co Ltd, 240a Chillingham Road, Heaton, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5LP
  • John Mccarthy & Co, 184 Chillingham Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 5BU
  • O'neill Richmonds Law Firm Ltd, 1-2 Lansdowne Terrace East, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1HL
  • Palin & Twyford Solicitors, 11 Lansdowne Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE3 1HN

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Benton regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Benton but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Robert Woods Conveyancing Services , 576a Durham Road, NE9 6HX
  • Joanne Hewitt Conveyancing Services, Metropolitan House, NE16 3AS
  • The Legal House Ltd, Glenisla, NE16 4EH
  • Peter Ross & Co, 2 Jasmine Villas, NE16 4JH

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