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  • 1 Ferryhill property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Ferryhill conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will affect your home move
  • 2 Chances are that the the conveyancers for the other party have offices in Ferryhill - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 3 Ferryhill property lawyers work in conjunction with Ferryhill estate agents, developers, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, with the aim of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times
  • 4 The Ferryhill conveyancing firms that are listed are dedicated to providing the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Ferryhill
  • 5 No matter what any other sites advise it could be important to visit your lawyer to sign documents. There are enough parties involved in a house sale without needing to add Royal Mail into the mix.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ferryhill since January 2025*

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of terraced property, Walworth Road, DL17 8QD completing on 13/01/2025 at a price of £161,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

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of semi property, Queens Park Road, DL16 6NQ completing on 16/01/2025 at a price of £185,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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of terraced property, Wilkinson Way, DL17 0BL completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £155,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

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of semi-detached residence, Emerald Walk, DL17 0QR completing on 20/01/2025 at a price of £86,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ferryhill

Me and my partner are intending to purchase a 1 bedroom flat in Ferryhill with a mortgage. We like our Ferryhill conveyancer, however the mortgage company advise he's not on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to select one of the mortgage company panel solicitors or retain our Ferryhill conveyancing practitioner as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to act for them. We feel that this is unjust; can we not insist that the mortgage company use our Ferryhill property lawyer ?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your Ferryhill conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

Me and my partner are about to complete on the purchase of a house in Ferryhill but as a consequence of wreckage from the recent storms I have managed to agree recompense from the current proprietors of six thousand pounds taking the form of a reduction in the price. This was going to be dealt with as part of a side agreement however Lloyds are not allowing this. Why were they involved?

The conveyancer that is on the Lloyds approved list is obliged to advise Lloyds of any amendments to the sale price. If you were to refuse your lawyer to disclose the price change to Lloyds then they would have to discontinue acting for you. In addition, Lloyds and you would have to appoint a new conveyancing practitioner for your conveyancing in Ferryhill.

I am buying my first flat in Ferryhill with a mortgage from Coventry Building Society. The builders would not move on the price so I negotiated 6k of fixtures and fittings instead. The estate agent suggested that I not inform my conveyancer about the side-deal as it may adversely affect my loan with Coventry Building Society. Is this normal?.

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.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Ferryhill in advance of appointing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can check via the appropriate lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ferryhill. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Ferryhill especially if they are familiar with such properties in Ferryhill.

I need to appoint a conveyancing solicitor for residential conveyancing in Ferryhill. I happened to discover a web site which looks to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all the legals done via phone that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What are the potential pitfalls?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

Planning to sign contracts shortly on a garden flat in Ferryhill. Conveyancing solicitors inform me that they report fully on Monday. Are there areas in the report that I should be focusing on?

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

    Setting out your legal entitlements in respect of the communal areas in the building.By way of example, does the lease permit a right of way over an accessway or hallways? The physical ownership of the property. This might be the apartment itself but may include a loft or storage are if relevant. Information concerning the obligations in the lease to to contribute towards maintenance costs - in respect of the block, and the more general rights a leaseholder has Who has the liability for maintaining the window frames Additions to the property
For a comprehensive list of information to be contained in your report on your leasehold property in Ferryhill please ask your solicitor in advance of your conveyancing in Ferryhill.

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Ferryhill, conveyancing was carried out August 2007. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding properties in Ferryhill with a long lease are worth £191,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £55 levied per year. The lease ends on 21st October 2078

You have 53 years unexpired the likely cost is going to be between £27,600 and £31,800 plus legals.

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 comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Ferryhill

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ferryhill practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Evans & Co, 33 Cheapside, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6QF
  • Meikles Solicitors Llp, 2 Clyde Terrace, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 7SE
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH
  • Smith Roddam, 56 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
  • Hewitts, 207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Ferryhill regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Ferryhill with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Ferryhill. This could include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • Evans & Co, 33 Cheapside, Spennymoor, County Durham, DL16 6QF
  • Riley Langdon Solicitors, Suite4 City West Business Park, St. Johns Road, Meadowfield, Durham, County Durham, DH7 8ER
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH
  • Smith Roddam, 56 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
  • Hewitts, 207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL

Planning law solicitors in Ferryhill regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Ferryhill specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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.

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