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Reasons to use our North Shields conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 North Shields lawyer are the linchpin to a successful North Shields conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your transaction
  • 2 The accumulation of transactions means that North Shields solicitor have established excellent working relationships with North Shields 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 home move in North Shields.
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personal touch. Online forums often suggest that in selecting a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who check what is happening on the file by reading from their computer screens.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. North Shields has a number to select from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 5 North Shields conveyancers work in conjunction with North Shields estate agents, house builders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Shields since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Shields

I am planning to move house in December. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the day of completion. Incidentally, can you suggest a removal company in North Shields. Conveyancing firm was chosen prior to coming across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you can pick up the keys from the selling agent but this can only be done once the previous owners solicitors inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be handed over. After that you can advise the removal company that they can start moving you in. We are not in a position to suggest a particular removal company but can help you choose a conveyancing in North Shields or a firm that specialises in conveyancing in North Shields.

Are all North Shields Conveyancing Quality Solicitors on the HSBC conveyancing list of approved firms?

Some major banks and building societies now make use of CQS as the kick off point for Panel approval such as HSBC and Santander. The Law Society’s CQS membership however is no guarantee to lender panel acceptance. That being said,the Council of Mortgage Lenders have indicated that it is likely to become a pre-requisite for solicitors wishing to join their approved list of conveyancing solicitors.

About to purchase flat in North Shields. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the North Shields property lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal proposed roadworks that could affect a commercial site in North Shields?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in North Shields will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in North Shields. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in North Shields.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in North Shields it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to North Shields commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for residential conveyancing in North Shields.

It has been five months since my purchase conveyancing in North Shields took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

I am 14 days into a residential purchase having been recommend to a firm by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in North Shields. We are not happy. Could you help me find new lawyers?

They would have to be very poor in order to consider replacing them. Has your mortgage offer been generated? If so you need to advise them of the new conveyancer and get the mortgage documents are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the banks panel to avoid escalating charges and frustration. That should be your first question of the new lawyers. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a bank approved conveyancer for your home move in North Shields

What advice can you give us when it comes to appointing a North Shields conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a solicitor for your lease extension (regardless if they are a North Shields conveyancing firm) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you talk with two or three firms including non North Shields conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be helpful:

    Can they put you in touch with clients in North Shields who can give a testimonial?

North Shields Leasehold Conveyancing - Examples of Queries before buying

    How many years remain on the lease? The best form of lease arrangement is a share of the freehold. In this arrangement the lessees benefit from being in charge if their destiny and although a managing agent is frequently employed if the building is bigger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. It would be sensible to find out if the the lease contains any adverse restrictions in the lease. For instance it is very common in North Shields leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in North Shields. If you love the flatin North Shields however your cat is not allowed to live with you then you will be faced hard compromise.

My wife and I are disposing of a North Shields house we inherited six years ago in 2011. I have over twenty years conveyancing experience and, although retired, wish to carry out the conveyancing. The purchaser's lawyer has informed me that their Lenders will not allow you to do your own conveyancing insisting the funds to be transferred to a solicitor's bank account.

Lending requirements to property lawyers from all mainstream lenders specify that If the vendor does not have legal representation the purchaser’s lawyers should check whether the lender needs to be notified so that a decision can be reached as to whether they are prepared to move forward.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in North Shields

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Shields specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Rent Act Protected, Assured and Assured Shorthold tenancies

  • Hc Law Llp, 8 Northumberland Square, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1QQ
  • Kyles Legal Practice Ltd, 20 Northumberland Square, North Tyneside, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1PX
  • Stockdale & Reid Limited, 51/52 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1AP
  • Brown Holliday & Clements, 50 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1PD
  • Reed Ryder & Meikle, 19 Northumberland Square, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1QD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in North Shields regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in North Shields specialising in commercial conveyancing in North Shields. This will likely include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Hc Law Llp, 8 Northumberland Square, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1QQ
  • Stockdale & Reid Limited, 51/52 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1AP
  • Brown Holliday & Clements, 50 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1PD
  • Reed Ryder & Meikle, 19 Northumberland Square, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1QD
  • Hadaway & Hadaway, 58 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1AL

Planning law solicitors in North Shields regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in North Shields specialising in planning law. This should include advice on special planning controls
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX
  • 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

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

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