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Logical reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Gateshead

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these companies are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Gateshead
  • 2 Personal touch and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should seek when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Gateshead property deals can become a lot more protracted as a result of poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor on the whole results in a more bespoke service. When using a an online conveyancing factory, your matter is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Our site offers most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices carrying out conveyancing in Gateshead regulated by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Our site is the first site offering you the ability to check that your conveyancing in Gateshead will be carried out by a conveyancer on your mortgage lender’s member panel.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Gateshead since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Gateshead

My wife and I are purchasing a 2 bedroom apartment in Gateshead with a mortgage. We like our Gateshead conveyancer, but the bank advise he's not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the mortgage company panel solicitors or retain our Gateshead lawyer as well as pay for one of their panel firms to represent them. This feels very unfair; are we not able to insist that the mortgage company use our Gateshead conveyancing practitioner ?

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. Another option that might be available is for your Gateshead conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

My partner and I have organised the release of further funds on our mortgage from Leeds Building Society as we intend to carry out improvements to our property in Gateshead. Do we need to select a local Gateshead solicitor on the Leeds Building Society conveyancing panel to handle the paperwork?

Leeds Building Society do not ordinarily instruct firms on their approved list of lawyers to handle such a matter. If they do require any legal work then you would need to ensure that such a lawyer was on the Leeds Building Society list.

I currently have a mortgage with Co-operative for my property in Gateshead. Conveyancing was finalised 12 months ago. Should I wish to rent out the flat and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Co-operative?

Your original mortgage agreement with Co-operative will provide that you need their approval prior to renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Co-operative’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Co-operative directly. You need not do this via a Co-operative conveyancing panel firm.

Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Gateshead. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Skipton conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Gateshead conveyancer is on the Skipton conveyancing panel.

My partner and I are intent on selling our home in Gateshead and the buyers lawyers are claiming that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. Any high street Gateshead lawyer would know this is not the case. For the life of me I don't know why the buyers used an online conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Gateshead. Having lived in Gateshead for three years we know that this is a non issue. Do we contact our local Authority to seek confirmation need.

It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing firm already. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same illness)

It has been 3 months following my purchase conveyancing in Gateshead concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £170,000. 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 residence 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.

How do I use the search tool to get a quote from a conveyancing practitioner in Gateshead on the approved list for my mortgage?

Step one is to select a mortgage company such as Santander, Virgin Money or Britannia then specify your preferred area e.g. Gateshead. Conveyancing organisations in Gateshead and across England and Wales should be shown.

If instructed can a conveyancer remove someone from the title of my home in Gateshead ?

Subtracting or adding someone to the title of your house is relatively straightforward. You’ll need to appoint a conveyancer to discuss your legal rights before you can proceed with a transfer of property. Contact us to book a free consultation with one a conveyancing practitioner

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Gateshead regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Gateshead specialising in commercial conveyancing in Gateshead. This may include advice on commercial leases including all matters relating to landlord and tenant law
  • 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

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

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

Planning law solicitors in Gateshead regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Gateshead specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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

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

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