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You can try and find the cheapest conveyancing solicitors in Low Fell but be careful as you may get what you pay for.

Top 5 reasons to let us help you choose a local conveyancing solicitor in Low Fell

  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are based in Low Fell - if so both parties are likely to be less confrontational
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Low Fell
  • 3 Low Fell conveyancers have a crucial advantage when it comes to Low Fell conveyancing as they have important local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your home move
  • 4 Experience means that Low Fell property lawyer have established excellent connections 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 undertaking your house sale or purchase in Low Fell.
  • 5 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law firms conducting conveyancing in Low Fell regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Low Fell since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Low Fell

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Low Fell. My lender is The Mortgage Works

The Mortgage Works have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 3/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on last month in what was supposed to be a quick, chain free conveyancing. Low Fell is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Low Fell are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Low Fell you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Low Fell may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I am a sole trader wishing to take an assignment of a lease of an office on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no charges for commercial conveyancing in Low Fell for under 1500k?

We can recommend firms who host a wealth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Low Fell, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a complete business we will put you in touch with the right lawyer. As for the charges this will depend on the structure and nuances of the deal. Please provide us with your contact information or phone us so that we may supply you with a detailed commercial conveyancing calculation.

My husband and I are 17 days into a leasehold purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the selling agent to handle our conveyancing in Low Fell. I am am very frustrated with the level of service. Could you help me find new lawyers?

A lawyer would need to be really poor in order to consider diss instructing them. Has your mortgage been generated? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new lawyer and have the loan are re-sent. The conveyancer should be on the mortgage company panel to avoid escalating costs and complications. That should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool should assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Low Fell

Harry (my fiance) and I may need to sub-let our Low Fell basement flat for a while due to taking a sabbatical. We used a Low Fell conveyancing practice in 2003 but they have closed and we did not think at the time seek any guidance as to whether the lease allows us to sublet. How do we find out?

Some leases for properties in Low Fell do contain a provision to say that subletting is only permitted with prior consent from the landlord. The landlord cannot unreasonably withhold but, in such cases, they would need to review references. Experience dictates that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

Leasehold Conveyancing in Low Fell - Examples of Questions you should consider Prior to buying

    Its a good idea to discover as much as possible regarding the managing agents as they can either make living at the property much simpler or problematic. Being a leasehold owner you are often at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to practical matters such as the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of other people whether they are happy with them. In conclusion, be sure you understand the dates that you are obliged pay the maintenance charge to the relevant party and precisely what you get for your money. How many of the leaseholders are in arrears for their maintenance charge payments? How much is the yearly maintenance fee and ground rent?

I see that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. Do Low Fell conveyancing firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for my house purchase?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the mortgage company 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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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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Low Fell regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Low Fell practicing in commercial conveyancing in Low Fell. This may include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • 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
  • 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

Planning law solicitors in Low Fell regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Low Fell specialising in planning law. This will likely include advice on compulsory purchases in Low Fell
  • 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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