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Cheap conveyancing in Low Fell does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Low Fell

  • 1 Our site is the only site that enables you the facility to ensure that your conveyancing in Low Fell will be carried out by a property lawyer on your bank conveyancing panel.
  • 2 The Low Fell conveyancing firms that are identified are dedicated to supplying the most cost, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Low Fell
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the the solicitors for the other party have offices in Low Fell - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 4 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is dealt with by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 Over the years Low Fell lawyer have developed valuable working relationships with Low Fell local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Low Fell.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Low Fell since March 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Low Fell

Am I correct in assuming that the fact that my conveyancer in Low Fell is not listed on my bank's conveyancing panel that there is a problem with the standard of her work?

It would not be wise to jump to that conclusion. There are all sorts of perfectly reasonable explanations. Just recently a report by the solicitors regulator revealed 76% of law firms surveyed had been removed from at least one lender panel. The top 5 reasons are as follows: (1) lack of transactions (2) the lawyer is a sole practitioner (3) as part of the HSBC panel reduction (4) regulatory contact by SRA (5) accidental removal. Where you are concerned you should contact the Low Fell conveyancing firm and enquire why they are no longer on the approved list for your mortgage company.

I am hoping to complete my purchase in Low Fell next Monday. My solicitor now wants me to supply her with evidence of content and building insurance for the property as he says that he has to check this in his capacity as lawyer for the bank. What does the insurance need to cover?

All property lawyers on acting for mortgage companies would need to check that the following risks are covered fire; lightning; aircraft; explosion; earthquake; storm; flood; escape of water or oil; riot; malicious damage; theft or attempted theft; falling trees and branches and aerials; subsidence; heave;landslip;collision;accidental damage to underground services;professional fees, demolition and site clearance costs; and public liability to anyone else. There are some other issues such as the level of excess that are set out in a lender’s UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook instructions. These requirements are not limited to conveyancing in Low Fell.

I am purchasing a garden flat in Low Fell. Conveyancing solicitors are said to be ‘a necessary evil’ but can I do it myself?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Low Fell you will have to appoint a solicitor on your lender's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Low Fell.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Low Fell. Conveyancing is necessary evil at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Low Fell

    The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. There must be mutual enforceability of lessee’s covenants.

We are 14 days into a freehold purchase having been recommend to a firm by the local agent to perform conveyancing in Low Fell. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new solicitors?

They would have to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has the mortgage been issued? If so you must advise them of the new contact details and have the offer are re-sent. Your new solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid escalating fees and frustration. That should be your first question of the new conveyancers. The search tool can help you find a lender approved lawyer for your home move in Low Fell

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Low Fell conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Low Fell conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of conveyancing. We advise that you speak with two or three firms including non Low Fell conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. Where the conveyancing practice is ALEP accredited then that’s a bonus. The following questions could be helpful:

    If they are not ALEP accredited then what is the reason? How familiar is the practice with lease extension legislation?

Low Fell Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Sample of Queries before Purchasing

    Who are the managing agents? Does the lease contain onerous restrictions? Does the lease have in excess of 80 years remaining?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Low Fell regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Low Fell but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Hutharts Law Firm, Durham Road Chambers, 431 Durham Road, Low Fell, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE9 5AN
  • John Donkin Solicitors Limited, Unit 9 Concept 2000, Sunderland Road, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE10 9LQ
  • 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

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Low Fell regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Low Fell but also conveyancing throughout 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

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