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Newcastle upon Tyne Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time frame of 4 days for registration of title in Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 2 Average time from start to completion was 85 days for conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne
  • 3 Percentage of cases in Newcastle upon Tyne that are buy to let is 20%
  • 4 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £2,930
  • 5 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Newcastle upon Tyne is 13% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company

Examples of recent conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne since August 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne

Are you able to recommend a Nationwide Building Society allowed Newcastle upon Tyne conveyancing solicitor who can have us moved in within under 3 weeks? Would it be better to use a high street Newcastle upon Tyne firm or a national conveyancer?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Newcastle upon Tyne conveyancing firms. Another option is to visit the high street in Newcastle upon Tyne. Visit two or three firms and ask to see a conveyancing solicitor for a fee estimate. Explain your requirements together with the reasons and ask for a commitment on speed. Appoint the lawyer that appears most efficient.

Why do I have to pay up front for my conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne?

Where you are retaining lawyers for conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne your solicitor will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the the cost of the conveyancing searches. Ordinarily this is asked for to cover the fees of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly before contracts are exchanged. The final balance that is due should be transferred shortly before completion.

Have completed on a a terraced house in Newcastle upon Tyne , how long should it take for the Land Registry to record my title? My Newcastle upon Tyne conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the post completion formalities are dealt with.

There is nothing unique about conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne registration formalities. Rather than based on location, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and whether the Land registry need to notify any third persons or bodies. Currently in the region of three quarters of submission are fully addressed within 12 days but some can be subject to longer delays. Registration is effected once the buyer has moved in to the premises thus post completion formalities is not usually primary concern but where there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your lawyers can communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for the application to be prioritised.

Do I need to be suspicious that estate agents that I am dealing with are recommending a factory type conveyancing firm rather than a local Newcastle upon Tyne conveyancing practice?

As is the case with lots of service providers, often recommendations from family and friends can be worth their weight in gold. But there are many parties with a vested interest in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and mortgage companies may suggest conveyancers to select. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but occasionally there behind the scenes financial incentive behind the recommendation. You are at liberty to appoint your own lawyer. However, bear in mind that some lenders have an approved list of lawyers you must use for the lender aspect of your house move.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for leasehold conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne. I've chance upon a web site which seems to have the ideal solution If there is a chance to get all the legals done via web that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? What should out be looking out for?

As usual with these online conveyancers you need to read ALL the small print - did you notice the extra charge for dealing with the mortgage?

I want to sublet my leasehold apartment in Newcastle upon Tyne. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask him. Do I need to ask my freeholder for permission?

Some leases for properties in Newcastle upon Tyne do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord cannot unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see 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.

I purchased a garden flat in Newcastle upon Tyne, conveyancing having been completed 9 years ago. Can you let me have an estimated range of the fair premium for a lease extension? Comparable flats in Newcastle upon Tyne with an extended lease are worth £190,000. The ground rent is £45 yearly. The lease runs out on 21st October 2087

With only 62 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £17,100 and £19,800 plus costs.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to advice on the actual costs without more detailed due diligence. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be taken into account and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4BF
  • Stephens Mcdonald & Robson, 8 Saville Row, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 8JE
  • Sintons Llp, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6DB
  • Quantum Law Llp, 13 Windsor Terrace, Jesmond, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE2 4HE
  • Clarke Mairs Llp, One Hood Street, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 6JQ

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Newcastle upon Tyne regulated by the CLC

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Newcastle upon Tyne but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Joanne Hewitt Conveyancing Services, Metropolitan House, NE16 3AS
  • The Legal House Ltd, Glenisla, NE16 4EH
  • Robert Woods Conveyancing Services , 576a Durham Road, NE9 6HX
  • Peter Ross & Co, 2 Jasmine Villas, NE16 4JH

Planning law solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Newcastle upon Tyne practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including special planning controls
  • Freemans, 7 St. Marys Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7PG
  • 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
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX

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

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