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Reasons to use our North Shields conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers are based in North Shields - if so both parties will be on good working terms
  • 2 North Shields conveyancer are the key 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 move
  • 3 You can rest easier when 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 recommendation of this site.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest domestic conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices delivering conveyancing in North Shields regulated and authorised by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in North Shields

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Shields since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Shields

We note that you have a post code search directory listing solicitors on the UBS conveyancing panel. Do companies pay you a commission if I instruct them for our conveyancing in North Shields?

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

I have recentlyfound out that Stirling Law have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in North Shields for a purchase of a freehold house 9 months ago. How can I check that the property is not still registered in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest method to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of North Shields conveyancing specialists.

How does conveyancing in North Shields differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in North Shields approach us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is constructed. This is because new home sellers in North Shields typically purchase the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are accustomed to new build conveyancing in North Shields or who has acted in the same development.

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor for sale conveyancing in North Shields. I've land on a site which appears to be the ideal answer If it is possible to get all this stuff done via web that would be ideal. Do I need to be wary? What are the potential pitfalls?

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 am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that appears to be perfect, at a reasonable figure which is making it more attractive. I have since found out that it's a leasehold as opposed to freehold. I would have thought that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in North Shields. Conveyancing solicitors have are soon to be instructed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in North Shields are freehold rather than leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are buying in North Shields in which case you should be shopping around for a North Shields conveyancing practitioner and be sure that they are used to dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the number of years remaining. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a contribution towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your lawyer should report to you on the legal implications.

I bought a 1st floor flat in North Shields, conveyancing having been completed January 2004. Can you shed any light on how much the price could be for a 90 year extension to my lease? Similar properties in North Shields with over 90 years remaining are worth £185,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £65 invoiced annually. The lease comes to an end on 21st October 2085

You have 60 years unexpired the likely cost is going to span between £20,000 and £23,000 as well as costs.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we are not able to advice on a more accurate figure without more detailed investigations. Do not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be other issues that need to be considered and clearly you should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action based on this information without first getting professional advice.

How much will conveyancing in North Shields cost?

The total sum levied for North Shields conveyancing fees are likely to be calculated at:

  1. a fixed cost; or
  2. an hourly rate (i.e. the time spent on the particular case).

These days very few North Shields conveyancing practices invoice on time basis

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in North Shields regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in North Shields with expertise in commercial conveyancing in North Shields. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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 non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Shields practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • 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

Home buying in North Shields is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Lawyer instructed by the seller once the offer has been accepted
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Preparing contract and associated documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the property lawyer retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and answering further questions from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Replying to requisitions submitted by the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and paying off the home loan (where appropriate)

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

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