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Conveyancing in Northumberland : Keep it Local

Top 5 reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Northumberland

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Northumberland
  • 2 The organisations identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.
  • 3 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Northumberland are familiar with the local concerns specific to Northumberland and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and speedier conveyancing.
  • 4 Northumberland conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Northumberland home move, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your move
  • 5 Northumberland property lawyers work in partnership with Northumberland estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to clients every step of the way, offering all the legal expertise and help you require

Examples of recent conveyancing in Northumberland since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Northumberland

Please could you suggest a Norwich and Peterborough Building Society accepted Northumberland conveyancing practice finish our house move within under 3 weeks? Am I best advised to unstruct a local Northumberland conveyancer or a national firm?

We would be happy to suggest some excellent Northumberland conveyancing firms. You can also walk up the main road in Northumberland. Visit a couple of firms and ask to speak with a conveyancing solicitor for a quote. Discuss your expectations together with your reasons and get a commitment on your deadline. Choose the one that genuine.

My husband and I are purchasing a newly converted apartment in Northumberland with a homeloan from National Westminster Bank.We use our Northumberland conveyancing solicitor but National Westminster Bank informed us she’s not listed on their "panel". It seems we have little choice but to instruct a National Westminster Bank panel lawyer or keep our high street solicitor and pay for a National Westminster Bank panel lawyer to act for them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The home loan offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, a common one being that solicitors will be on the National Westminster Bank solicitor panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could choose one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for National Westminster Bank

I am purchasing a end of terrace house in Northumberland. We would like to carry out an extension to the side at the house.Will legal conveyancing on the property include enquiries to ascertain if these alterations are allowed?

Your property lawyer should check the registered title as conveyancing in Northumberland can on occasion reveal restrictions in the title documents which prevent categories of alterations or necessitated the consent of another owner. Many additions require local authority planning consent and approval in compliance with building regulations. Some areas are designated conservation areas and special planning restrictions apply which frequently prevent or impact extensions. You should check these things with a surveyor ahead of any purchase.

I currently have a mortgage with Lloyds for my property in Northumberland. Conveyancing was finalised a year ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a buy-to-let mortgage or inform Lloyds?

You must advise Lloyds before renting your property as this is likely to be a breach of Lloyds’s mortgage conditions. In many cases banks or building societies will allow you to rent out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Lloyds directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Lloyds conveyancing panel firm.

I was told four weeks ago that my mortgage has been agreed to by Virgin Money. Is it usual for Virgin Money to only issue the offer once my solicitor in Northumberland is approved on their conveyancing panel? Virgin Money have asked my solicitor to see a copy of their PI Insurance.

A lender would not issue an offer until they have details of a lawyer on their panel. It can take a few weeks for Virgin Money to deal with your lawyer's application to be on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. There's no guarantee that your solicitor will be accepted.

I need some fast conveyancing in Northumberland as I am under pressure to sign on the dotted line inside one month. Fortunately I do not require a mortgage. Is it possible to avoid the conveyancing searches to save fees and time?

As you are are a mortgage free purchaser you are at free not to do searches although no solicitor would suggest that you don't. With lots of history conveyancing in Northumberland the following are examples of issues that can arise and therefore impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Road Schemes,...

I have a semi-detached Georgian house in Northumberland. Conveyancing practitioner acted for me and HSBC Bank. I happened to do a free search for it on the Land Registry database and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold under the matching property. I'd like to know for sure, how can I find out??

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Northumberland and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they buy they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with buyers. You can also enquire as to the situation with your conveyancing practitioner who conducted the work.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to choosing a Northumberland conveyancing practice to carry out our lease extension conveyancing?

If you are instructing a property lawyer for your lease extension (regardless if they are a Northumberland conveyancing practice) it is essential that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We suggest that you speak with several firms including non Northumberland conveyancing practices before you instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions could be of use:

    What are the charges for lease extension conveyancing? What volume of lease extensions has the firm completed in Northumberland in the last 12 months?

Northumberland Conveyancing for Leasehold Flats - Examples of Questions you should consider before buying

    The answer will be helpful as a) areas can cause problems in the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate if repairs are not paid for b) if the tenants have a dispute with the managing agents you will wish to have full disclosure Where a Northumberland lease has no more than eighty years it will affect the salability of the apartment. Check with your mortgage company that they are happy with residual term of the lease. Leases with fewer than 80 years remaining means that you will almost definitely have to extend the lease at some point and you need to have some idea of how much this would cost. Remember, in most cases you will need to own the residence for two years before you are entitled to extend the lease. It would be wise to discover as much as you can concerning the company managing the building as they will either make your living at the property much simpler or much more difficult. Being a leasehold owner you will be in the clutches of the managing agents both financially and when it comes to daily issues such as the upkeep of the common parts. Enquire of prospective neighbours whether they are happy with them. On a final note, investigate as to the dates that the maintenance fees are due to the relevant party and precisely what it includes.

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What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Northumberland?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Northumberland. If appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you should:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of service due to your conveyancer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Have a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • Not feel discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • To receive the level you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be supplied with a timeous, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Northumberland.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Northumberland almost always consists of the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

Northumberland commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous aspects of commercial property law

    Subletting, licences and sharing occupation Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Offices, shops or industrial units Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites

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

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