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Reasons to use our Gateshead conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s solicitors are located in Gateshead - if so sets of lawyers are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Notwithstanding what other on-line conveyancers advise it could be necessary to attend your lawyer to execute contracts. There are enough parties with an interest in a conveyancing transaction without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.
  • 3 Over the years Gateshead conveyancer have established valuable links with Gateshead local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of undertaking your house sale or purchase in Gateshead.
  • 4 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Gateshead are familiar with the local concerns specific to Gateshead and therefore you may benefit from better advice and speedier conveyancing.
  • 5 Excellent communication together with a wealth of local knowledge are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Gateshead conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful due to 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 instantly.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gateshead since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gateshead

My husband and I are planning to acquire a 3 bedroom apartment in Gateshead with a mortgage. We have a Gateshead conveyancer, however the lender says he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the bank panel conveyancing practices or keep our Gateshead conveyancing practitioner and pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. This feels very unfair; can we not demand that the bank use our Gateshead solicitor ?

No, not really. The mortgage offered to you 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. Another option that might be available is for your Gateshead conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

We have rather pushy sellers who has recommended a exclusivity agreement with a deposit 10k. Is it wise to enter into such agreements?

There are a couple of primary drawbacks with signing a lock out contract (also known as a shut-out contract) is that it diverts attention away from moving forward with the conveyancing transaction itself, so in the absence of it needing little or no negotiation then it could transpire to be a hindrance. It is not particularly popular by Gateshead conveyancing solicitors for this reason. A supplemental concern is the extent of the remedies available - a jilted buyer should not expect to secure injunctive relief to prohibit the seller selling to a third party, so the only remedy open via the contract will be the reimbursement of wasted costs and, in limited scenarios, the additional payment of penalties.

Do conveyancers ask for money up-front for my conveyancing in Gateshead?

If you are buying a property in Gateshead your solicitor will ask you put them with monies to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the conveyancing searches. When the deposit is as part of the purchase price then this should be needed immediately prior to contracts are exchanged. The closing balance that is due should be transferred a couple of days prior to the completion date.

My lawyer in Gateshead is not listed on the Nationwide Building Society Approved Panel. Is it possible for me to continue with my prefered solicitor notwithstanding that they are excluded from the Nationwide Building Society panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your preferred Gateshead solicitors but Nationwide Building Society will need to instruct a solicitor on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal charges as well as cause frustration.
  2. Find a new practitioner to to deal with the purchase, remembering to check they are Persuade your lawyer to do everything within their powers to join the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel

I used Action Conveyancing several years ago for my conveyancing in Gateshead. Now, I need my files but the law firm has closed. What do I do?

You should call the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to assist in tracing 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 Gateshead 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.

Last February I purchased a leasehold house in Gateshead. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

I acquired a 1st floor flat in Gateshead, conveyancing was carried out in 2008. Can you let me have an estimate of the premium that my landlord can legally expect in return for granting a renewal of my lease? Corresponding flats in Gateshead with a long lease are worth £186,000. The ground rent is £55 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2077

You have 52 years unexpired we estimate the premium for your lease extension to span between £29,500 and £34,000 plus costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use this information in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Gateshead

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Gateshead with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Hathaways The Law Firm Limited, 18/19 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Tait Farrier Graham, 16-17 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Lambert Taylor & Gregory, 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Alan Hall, 15 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Simpson Millar Llp, Citizens Advice Bureau, The Davidson Building, Swan Street, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1BG

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Gateshead regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gateshead with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Gateshead. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Mulcahy Smith, 21/23 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Tait Farrier Graham, 16-17 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Hathaways The Law Firm Limited, 18/19 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Alan Hall, 15 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Lambert Taylor & Gregory, 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB

Planning law solicitors in Gateshead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gateshead practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX
  • Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4BF
  • Sintons Llp, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6DB
  • Freemans, 7 St. Marys Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7PG

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