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Reasons to use our Dunston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Over the years Dunston property lawyer have developed excellent connections with Dunston local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Dunston.
  • 2 Dunston conveyancers work in partnership with Dunston estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the lawyers for the other party are based in Dunston - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be familiar
  • 4 Regardless alternative on-line conveyancers advise it just might be necessary to visit your conveyancer to sign contracts. There are various parties with involved in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 5 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Dunston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dunston since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dunston

At long last a loan offer from HSBC for the remortgage of my 4 bedroom flat is coming imminently. Are you able to propose a low cost conveyancing lawyer in Dunston?

You are on the wrong site if you are seeking a cheap conveyancing in Dunston. Our aim is to provide value for money conveyancing but we do not aim to advertise as being the cheapest. Avoid the trap of appointing brokers offering low cost conveyancing in Dunston. At best, in being led by cheap conveyancing, you will end up with what you pay for and at worst it will result in you being stung for additional fees and still not get the service you were hoping for.

Just acquired a semi-detached house in Dunston , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My Dunston conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to check the registration is addressed.

As far as conveyancing in Dunston registration is no faster or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can vary depending on the party submitting the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry have to notify any other parties. Currently approximately three quarters of submission are completed within 12 days but some can be subject to longer delays. Historically registration occurs once the purchaser has moved in to the premises thus post completion formalities is not typically primary concern yet if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers must communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Dunston. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Dunston

    Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Please confirm the Lease plans are surveyor prepared.

Given that I will soon spend over three hundred thousand on a two bedroom apartment in Dunston I wish to talk to a lawyer concerning thehome move in advance of instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

Absolutely - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer due to be doing your conveyancing in Dunston.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important individual, not a file reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Dunston should be the figure that you end up paying.

Due to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Dunston. Conveyancing solicitors have said that they are sending me a report within the next couple of days. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

Your report on title for your leasehold conveyancing in Dunston should include some of the following:

    You should be sent a copy of the lease The unexpired lease term. You should be advised as what happens when the lease expires, and informed of the importance of not letting the lease term falling below eighty years The total extent of the demise. This will be the flat itself but may incorporate a loft or basement if relevant. Whether your lease caters for for a slush fund?
For details of the information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Dunston please ask your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Dunston.

Dunston Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - A selection of Queries Prior to Purchasing

    Are there any major works in the near future that could increase the service fees? Its a good idea to discover as much as possible about the company managing the building as they can either make your life much simpler or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you are often in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to day to day matters such as the cleanliness of the common parts. You should not be shy to ask other people whether they are happy with their service. On a final note, find out the dates that the service charges are due to the relevant party and precisely what it includes. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments?

My plan is to purchase a ground floor maisonette in Dunston. Conveyancing solicitor has been awaiting, from the owner, building insurance schedule. I was told today I was advised that the seller needs to send the insurance documents for the flat above also. Why does my solicitor need to see the insurance for the other flat? Is it really required? We have been stalled for the previous 4 weeks…

It is not unheard of in leasehold conveyancing in Dunston to find Conveyancing in Dunston in a minority of cases reveals that the lease requires the tenant's to insure their individual flats rather than the landlord insuring the complete block - which is definitely preferable. You should contact your conveyancer but it would seem that your conveyancer is seeking to verify that the entire building is insured. Insuring a ground floor apartment is no help when it comes to rebuilding after a fire if the other flat cannot be reconstructed due to lack of insurance cover.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dunston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Watson Burton Llp, 1 St. James' Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE99 1YQ
  • Lambert Taylor & Gregory, 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Alan Hall, 15 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Mulcahy Smith, 21/23 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Hathaways The Law Firm Limited, 18/19 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Dunston regulated by the CLC

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

Planning law solicitors in Dunston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dunston specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Dunston
  • Sintons Llp, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6DB
  • Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4BF
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX
  • Freemans, 7 St. Marys Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7PG

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

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