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Reasons to use our North Shields and Tynemouth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 2 Lawyer conveyancing lawyers have valuable personal connections with North Shields and Tynemouth estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 3 Over the years North Shields and Tynemouth conveyancer have established excellent connections with North Shields and Tynemouth local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of dealing with your conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth.
  • 4 Retaining the services of a local Solicitor generally results in a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 5 North Shields and Tynemouth solicitors work in conjunction with North Shields and Tynemouth estate agents, house builders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, with the intention of reducing administrative burdens and transaction times

Examples of recent conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth since May 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth

The North Shields and Tynemouth conveyancing firm handling our North Shields and Tynemouth conveyancing has identified an inconsistency when comparing the surveyor’s assumptions in the home valuation report and what is revealed within the conveyancing documents. My solicitor has advised that he must check that the lender is happy with this discrepancy and is content to go ahead. Is my solicitor’s stance correct?

Your conveyancing practitioner must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions which do require that your lawyer disclose any incorrect assumptions in the lender’s valuation report and the legal papers. Should you refuse to allow your lawyer to make the appropriate notification then your lawyer will have no choice but to discontinue acting for you.

I am buying a garden flat in North Shields and Tynemouth. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in North Shields and Tynemouth.

What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in North Shields and Tynemouth

Do not opt for the cheapest North Shields and Tynemouth conveyancing costs illustration. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in ahead of the deal.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in North Shields and Tynemouth

There are many recorded licenced Conveyancers in North Shields and Tynemouth and Solicitor practices in North Shields and Tynemouth who can assist with your conveyancing It is important to make clear that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal aspects of the home buying process. They may both also conduct associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, enfranchisement and transfer of equity conveyancing.

is it true that all North Shields and Tynemouth solicitor practices on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel are regulated by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority?

As a firm of solicitors, in order to be on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel they would need to be governed by the Solicitors Regulatory Authority. Some lenders do allow licenced conveyancers on their panel in which case such firms would be overseen by the CLC.

The deeds to our house can not be found. The lawyers who handled the conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth 4 years ago are no longer around. What are my next steps?

Gone are the days when you need to hold title original deeds to prove you are the registered proprietor of land or premises, given that the Land Registry hold details of all registered land or property electronically.

How does conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in North Shields and Tynemouth approach us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is constructed. This is because house builders in North Shields and Tynemouth usually purchase the site, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 used to new build conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth or who has acted in the same development.

I need to find a conveyancing solicitor for freehold conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth. I have chance upon a site which looks to be the perfect offering If it is possible to get all formalities completed via email that would be preferable. Do I need to be concerned? 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?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in North Shields and Tynemouth regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Stanley M Calvert, 7-8 Upper Norfolk Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1PT
  • 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
  • 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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in North Shields and Tynemouth regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in North Shields and Tynemouth specialising in commercial conveyancing in North Shields and Tynemouth. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Stanley M Calvert, 7-8 Upper Norfolk Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1PT
  • 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
  • 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

North Shields and Tynemouth commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Hotels, public houses and restaurants Land use planning and environmental matters

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

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