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Examples of recent conveyancing in Hurworth since January 2025*

Transfer

of semi-detached property, Park Crescent, DL1 5EF completing on 29/01/2025 at a price of £140,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of terraced premises, Cobden Street, DL1 4JF completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £218,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of apartment Marlborough Drive DL1 5YE, at buying consideration of £99,950. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of semi-detached residence, Speedwell Close, DL1 1JA completing on 03/01/2025 at a price of £153,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Hurworth

Me and my fiance are planning to acquire a 1 bedroom apartment in Hurworth with a mortgage. We would like to retain our Hurworth conveyancer, however the bank advise she’s not on their "panel". It seems we have no choice but to appoint one of the bank panel firms or keep our Hurworth conveyancing practitioner as well as pay for one of their panel ones to act for them. This feels very unfair; can we not require that the bank use our Hurworth conveyancing practitioner ?

No, not really. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’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 Hurworth conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

My Hurworth conveyancer has uncovered a discrepancy when comparing the assumptions in the valuation report and what is revealed within the title deeds. My lawyer says that he must check that the bank is OK with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my lawyer’s course or action right?

Your property lawyer must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook requirements which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for both parties.

I am looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Hurworth who is on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a firm?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Chelsea Building Society in certain locations such as Hurworth. We dont recommend any particular firm.

How does conveyancing in Hurworth differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Hurworth approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is constructed. This is because house builders in Hurworth usually buy the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct property lawyers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in Hurworth or who has acted in the same development.

In relation to leasehold conveyancing in Hurworth what are the most common lease problems?

There is nothing unique about leasehold conveyancing in Hurworth. Most leases are drafted differently and legal mistakes in the legal wording can result in certain clauses are not included. The following missing provisions could result in a defective lease:

    Clauses dealing with recovering service charges for expenditure on the building or common parts.

You will encounter difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease as they can affect a potential buyer’s ability to obtain a mortgage. Lloyds TSB Bank, Virgin Money, and Bank of Ireland all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, forcing the buyer to pull out.

I inherited a 1st floor flat in Hurworth, conveyancing having been completed 7 years ago. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Hurworth with a long lease are worth £180,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease ends on 21st October 2083

You have 58 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £22,800 and £26,400 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be taken into account and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

Are Hurworth conveyancing solicitors under an obligation to the Law Society to supply clear conveyancing figures?

Contained within the Solicitors Code of Conduct are specific rules and regulations as to how the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) allow solicitors to publicise their charges to clients.The Law Society have practice note giving advice on how to publicise transparent charges to avoid breaching any such rule. Practice notes are not legal advice issued by the Law Society and is not intended as the only standard of good practice a conveyancing solicitor should adhere to. The Practice Note does, however, represent the Law Society’s perspective of acceptable practice for publicising conveyancing charges, and accordingly it’s a recommended read for any solicitor or conveyancer in Hurworth or further afield.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Hurworth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hurworth practicing in commercial conveyancing in Hurworth. This should include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Latimer Hinks Solicitors Limited, 5-8 Priestgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL1 1NL
  • Close Thornton Llp, 2 Duke Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AB
  • Clark Willis Law Firm Llp, 105 Bondgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7LB
  • Donnelly Mcardle Adamson Solicitors, 56 Duke Street, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7AN
  • Blackett Hart & Pratt Llp, Westgate House, Faverdale, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0PZ

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Hurworth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Key Legal (north East) Limited, 65 Duke Street , DL3 7SD

Planning law solicitors in Hurworth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Hurworth with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including compulsory purchases in Hurworth
  • Clark Willis Law Firm Llp, 105 Bondgate, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 7LB
  • Blackett Hart & Pratt Llp, Westgate House, Faverdale, Darlington, County Durham, DL3 0PZ

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

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