We are approaching an exchange on a property in Jesmond and my mum and dad have sent the ten percent deposit to my lawyer. I am now told that as the deposit has not arrived from me my property lawyer needs to disclose this to my mortgage company. Apparently, in also acting for the bank he must advise them that the balance of the purchase price is not just from me. I disclosed to the lender about my parents' contribution when I applied for the mortgage, so is it really appropriate for this now to hold matters up?
Your conveyancer is legally required to check with lender to ensure that they are aware that the balance of the purchase price is not from your own funds. The solicitor can only notify this to your lender if you agree, failing which, your lawyer must cease to continue acting.
I own a freehold house in Jesmond yet charged rent, why is this and what is this?
It’s unusual for properties in Jesmond and has limited impact for conveyancing in Jesmond but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.
Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for hundreds of years, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.
Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a lump sum payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Jesmond. My lender is Bank of Ireland
Bank of Ireland have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 17/2/2026, the requirements read as follows :
There is lots of here regarding conveyancing in Jesmond but can you isolate your top tip for finding the right conveyancer in Jesmond
Do not opt for the lowest Jesmond conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.
We are aiming to move property in April. Does my conveyancing solicitor liaise with the removal company on the completion day. As an aside, can you put forward a removal company in Jesmond. Conveyancing firm was found before I stumbled across your page.
On the day of completion you can pick up the keys from your property agent however this can only occur once the sellers solicitors inform the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you will need to inform the removal company that they can start moving you in. As a matter of policy we do not recommend a specific removal organisation but can help you find a conveyancing in Jesmond or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Jesmond.
We are buying a detached bungalow in Jesmond. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the property.Will legal work on the property include enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are permitted?
Your solicitor should check the registered title as conveyancing in Jesmond can sometimes identify restrictions in the title deeds which prevent categories of changes or need the consent of another owner. Some works need local authority planning permissions and approval in accordance building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or affect extensions. You should check these issues with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.
I require quick conveyancing in Jesmond as I am faced with an ultimatum to sign on the dotted line inside 2 weeks. Fortunately I do not need a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?
If.Given you are are a cash purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would recommend that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Jesmond the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore affect market value: Enforcement Actions, Outstanding Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...
Am I better off to instruct a Jesmond conveyancing practitioner based in the location that I am hoping to buy? I have an old university friend who can perform the conveyancing but her office is 200kilometers away.
The benefit of a high street Jesmond conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, deliver your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local insight which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and on the whole were happy that should outweigh using an unknown Jesmond conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.