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Reasons to use our Bishop Auckland conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Bishop Auckland lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Bishop Auckland conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that can impact your sale or purchase
  • 2 There is a better than average chance that the the conveyancers for the other party are based in Bishop Auckland - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often located many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Bishop Auckland
  • 4 Solicitor conveyancing solicitors have excellent personal connections with Bishop Auckland selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 This site is the only site offering you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Bishop Auckland will be conducted by a law firm on your bank authorised panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Bishop Auckland since October 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Bishop Auckland

I am not well enough to travel far from Bishop Auckland. Is there a reason why all Bishop Auckland conveyancers aren't automatically on all mortgage company panels?

Even though it may seem unfair for mortgage companies to limit who can act for them, from the public’s or solicitor’s perspective, the the contrary view is that banks are becoming ever more anxious and regard it crucial to protect them against illegal activities. As a result of this concern mortgage companies have consolidated their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a size that they are happy to control.

It has been 2 months since my purchase conveyancing in Bishop Auckland completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 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 property 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.

I'm buying my first flat in Bishop Auckland with the aid of help to buy. The sellers would not move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The property agent suggested that I not reveal to my solicitor about the deal as it could jeopardize my loan 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.

My company is wishing to take over a lease of an office on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Bishop Auckland for below 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have specialist knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Bishop Auckland, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and heads of terms of the proposed transaction. Please provide us with your details or email us so that we may supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing quote.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing practitioner in Bishop Auckland for my house move. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may review documented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator sometimes monitor telephone calls for training reasons.

Are there any specific benefits to using a local solicitor in Bishop Auckland

Plenty of house movers in Bishop Auckland select a local solicitor so that they can visit if they have questions, and to deliver paperwork without using the post.

We would argue that there exists a marginal benefit in using a conveyancer nearby to a house you are purchasing, due to the knowledge of the region and potential local issues - however this is debatable. Many conveyancers are now through email and could be practically anywhere.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Bishop Auckland regulated by the SRA

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

  • Smith Roddam, 56 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH
  • Hewitts, 207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL
  • C W Booth & Co, 5-7 Cockton Hill Road, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 6EN
  • Meikles Solicitors Llp, 2 Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7SE

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Bishop Auckland regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishop Auckland specialising in commercial conveyancing in Bishop Auckland. This could include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Smith Roddam, 56 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH
  • Hewitts, 207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL
  • Evans & Co, 33 Cheapside, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6QF

Planning law solicitors in Bishop Auckland regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Bishop Auckland practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.