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Reasons to use our Low Fell conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Low Fell is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved property lawyers carrying out conveyancing in Low Fell governed by the SRA or CLC.
  • 3 No matter what any other lawyers tell you it just might be necessary to pop into your lawyer to sign legal papers. There are enough parties involved in a house sale without needing to add the postman into the pot.
  • 4 Over the years Low Fell conveyancer have developed excellent links with Low Fell local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Low Fell.
  • 5 Low Fell lawyers work in conjunction with Low Fell estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you require

Examples of recent conveyancing in Low Fell since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Low Fell

My partner and I are buying our first property. Our property lawyer has texted usto ask if we would like to take out extra conveyancing searches. We are really unsure what's needed for conveyancing in Low Fell

The range of Low Fell conveyancing searches should be triggered based entirely on the property, the location, the probability of any of these risks, your familiarity of the locality and risks, your overall attitude to risk. What matters is that you adequately appreciate what information the searches could give you. You may then decide if you personally think you need that information. Where you are unclear, ask the conveyancing practitioner to explain.

Why do I have to pay up front when it comes to conveyancing in Low Fell?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Low Fell your solicitor will ask you place them with monies to cover the search fees. Normally this is requested to cover the fees of the conveyancing searches. If any down payment is payable against the purchase price then this will be required immediately ahead of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would prefer to instruct a Low Fell based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the the probability is that give you one of their panel conveyancers if you take up the "fee-free" offer. Speak to the mortgage company and determine if they allow a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards your preferred conveyancing solicitor near Low Fell.

I am looking for a ground for flat up to £235,500 and found one close by in Low Fell I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, the downside is that it only has 51 years on the lease. There is not much else in Low Fell for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a grave error purchasing a lease with such few years left?

If you need a home loan that many years may be problematic. Reduce the offer by the expected lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you can request that they start the process of the extension and pass it to you. You can add 90 years to the current lease term and have £0 ground rent by law. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer about this matter.

Helen (my wife) and I may need to sub-let our Low Fell garden flat for a while due to a new job. We used a Low Fell conveyancing practice in 2002 but they have since shut and we did not think at the time get any guidance as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?

Even though your last Low Fell conveyancing solicitor is not available you can review your lease to see if it allows you to sublet the property. The rule is that if the lease is non-specific, subletting is permitted. There may be a precondition that you need to seek permission via your landlord or some other party before subletting. The net result is you not allowed to sublet in the absence of prior consent. Such consent must not not be unreasonably turned down. If the lease prohibits you from letting out the property you should ask your landlord if they are willing to waive this restriction.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Low Fell - Sample of Questions you should ask Prior to Purchasing

    Most Low Fell leasehold apartments will have a service bill for maintenance of the block set by the freeholder. Should you acquire the property you will have to pay this amount, usually quarterly accross the year. This may be anything from a few hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for blocks with lifts and large common areas. In all likelihood there will be a ground rent to be met yearly, this is usually not a exorbitant sum, say approximately £50-£100 but you should to check as on occasion it could be many hundreds of pounds. How many years remain on the lease?

I note that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the bank conveyancing panel. Do Low Fell conveyancing firms pay you a commission if I instruct them for my own house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the bank conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to the any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Low Fell.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Low Fell

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Low Fell specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • John Donkin Solicitors Limited, Unit 9 Concept 2000, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9LQ
  • 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
  • Alan Hall, 15 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Lambert Taylor & Gregory, 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Low Fell regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Low Fell 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 Low Fell regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Low Fell practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • 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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