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Choosing the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your North Shields conveyancing

Reasons to use our North Shields conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 You can rest easier when choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. North Shields has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.
  • 2 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor generally means that you will receive a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 3 Personal touch and pure property expertise are key benefits that you should value when selecting conveyancing solicitors. North Shields home moves can be made a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 4 Chances are that the other side’s lawyers are located in North Shields - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 5 Regardless other solicitors tell you it just might be important to pop into your conveyancer to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already involved in a house sale without needing to include Royal Mail into the equation.

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Shields since January 2025*

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Disposal

of semi property, Kilburn Gardens, NE29 6HD completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £202,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Sale

of house residence, Chollerford Avenue, NE29 7EJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £175,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of flat Seymour Street NE29 6SS, at sale sum of £74,125. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

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Disposal

of semi-detached property, Fern Avenue, NE29 0RJ completing on 06/01/2025 at a price of £263,920. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Shields

Just contacted my conveyancing lawyer in North Shields who acted for me two years ago requesting a conveyancing costs illustration based on the same type of house move (a leasehold premises and a freehold property) of similar values with a mortgage from Barnsley Building Society. I am now being quoted double. Should I look for a cheaper online conveyancer?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you shop around you might shave off some of the cost by say a hundred pounds. On the other hand, providing that you were satisfied with the service the firm offered you couldlive to regret opting for an an untested conveyancer. If is important to check that the solicitor can act for Barnsley Building Society. Do employ our search tool to get a quote a North Shields conveyancing firm on the Barnsley Building Society approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in North Shields.

I own a freehold property in North Shields but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It is rare for properties in North Shields and has limited impact for conveyancing in North Shields but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the creation of new rentcharges from 1977 onwards.

Old rentcharges can now be extinguished by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence after 2037 is to be extinguished.

My wife and I have recently appointed a conveyancing solicitor in North Shields. I need to find out whether they are accepted on the The Mortgage Works approved list of lawyers. Can you assist?

You should phone the conveyancer and enquire if they can act for the bank. Alternatively you can call The Mortgage Works who may be able to confirm.

My partner and I are intent on selling our home in North Shields and according to the buyers it appears that there is a possibility that the property was constructed on contaminated land. A local lawyer would know that there is no such problem. For the life of me I don't know why the purchasers are using an internet conveyancing practice as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in North Shields. Having lived in North Shields for six years we know of no issue. Is it a good idea to contact our local Authority to obtain confirmation need.

It would appear that you have a conveyancing firm currently acting for you. What do they say? You need to enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out health insurance to cover that same ailment)

I'm refinancing my existing home to a buy to let loan with Nationwide Building Society and intend to use the remaining equity towards another house. The neighborhood we are looking at is North Shields. Will your lawyers be able to act for the two banks and tie in the conveyances?

Do use our comparison tool on this site to ensure that the conveyancers are approved by both banks. Assuming that they are the solicitor will be able to tie up the two conveyancing matters but you should talk with you solicitor and make clear your desired outcome and requirements.

Is it necessary during the course of the conveyancing process to have a meeting at the offices of the bank conveyancing panel solicitor to sign the legal charge? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in North Shields so that I can attend their offices if necessary.

Most conveyancing panel lawyers for the lender undertake conveyancing via the post, internet or over the phone. This means that they can undertake your Conveyancing Transaction no matter where you live in England or Wales. YOu dont have to use a conveyancing solicitor in North Shields. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to go into appointed conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in North Shields

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Shields with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • 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

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

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Shields specialising in planning law. This could include advice on 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

North Shields commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Offices, shops or industrial units Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc Land use planning and environmental issues Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 procedures, including serving section 25 and 26 notices Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction)

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

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