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Reasons to use our Ouston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often located many kilometers away with limited appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Ouston
  • 2 We are the UKs most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory service identifying mortgage company approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Ouston who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Ouston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 4 Personal touch and a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Ouston home moves can be made a lot more stressful as a result of lack of transparency between all the parties. The lawyers we work with strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments quickly.
  • 5 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors have offices in Ouston - if so sets of lawyers are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past

Examples of recent conveyancing in Ouston since January 2025*

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Sale

of semi-detached property, Tantallon, DH3 2JG completing on 23/01/2025 at a price of £190,540. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

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Sale

of semi property, Baytree Terrace, DH2 1PJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £100,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

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Transfer

of semi premises, Wynyard, DH2 2TJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £115,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, obtaining official copies of the title, preparing statement detailing charges

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Sale

of terraced premises, West Bridge Street, DH4 7PZ completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £187,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Ouston

Can the conveyancing practitioners identified through your search tool carry out auction conveyancing in Ouston?

There are a few niche solicitors we can put you in touch with those who can conduct auction conveyancing. Ouston is one of our areas of where our lawyers have offices.

Finally the sale completed on my house in Ouston last April yet the purchaser is telephoning every few hours to moan that her conveyancer needs to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale legalities following completion?

Post completion of your sale your conveyancer is obliged to send the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the purchaser's conveyancer. Where appropriate, your conveyancer must also send confirmation that the mortgage has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There is unlikely to be post completion tasks peculiar conveyancing in Ouston.

My colleague recommended that where I am buying in Ouston I should carry out a Neighbourhood, Planning and Local Amenity Search. What does it cover?

This is a search is sometimes included in the estimate for your Ouston conveyancing searches. It is a large report of about 40 pages, listing and detailing significant information about Ouston around the property and the people living there. It includes an Aerial Photograph, Planning Applications, Land Use, Mobile Phone Masts, Rights of Way, the local Housing Market, Council Tax Banding, the demographics of People living in the area, the dominant type of Housing, the Average Property Price, Crime details, Local Education with plans and statistics, Local Amenities and other useful data concerning Ouston.

I opted to have a survey carried out on a house in Ouston before retaining solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold element to the property. The surveyor has said that some banks may not grant a mortgage on this type of home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to telephone us we can investigate further via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Ouston. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Ouston to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

I am a sole trader planning to lease a unit on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering fixed costs for commercial conveyancing in Ouston for below £2000?

We are happy to recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Ouston, including the disposal and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are hoping to buy or dispose of a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit or a whole business we can find you the right solicitor. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the proposed transaction. Let us have your details or phone us so that we may supply you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing quote.

I have miscalculated my finances and am a few thousand pounds short a 10% deposit on my house purchase in Ouston , but I am keen exchange. What can I do?

You can agree a lesser deposit. Many sellers will accept a lesser deposit or even no deposit for a first time buyer or 100% mortgage. Be aware though that if you fail to complete you will still need to hand over a minimum of 10% of the purchase price regardless of how much deposit was agreed.

You can also agree a simultaneous exchange and completion as no deposit is required for this however neither party will be tied in until completion actually takes place and it can be risky if sellers change their mind at the last minute

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Ouston regulated by the SRA

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

  • John Bayles & Co, 26 Harraton Terrace, Durham Road, Birtley, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 2QG
  • Richmond Anderson Goudie Part Of The Richmond Partnership, Flake Cottages, Cone Terrace, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3TA
  • Nigel J Humes & Co, 3-5 High Chare, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3PX
  • Gordon Brown Law Firm Llp, Mains House, 143 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AU
  • K Boswell & Co, 15/16 Arndale House, Concord, Washington, Tyne and Wear, NE37 2SW

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Ouston regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Ouston but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Robert Woods Conveyancing Services , 576a Durham Road, NE9 6HX
  • The Legal House Ltd, Glenisla, NE16 4EH
  • Peter Ross & Co, 2 Jasmine Villas, NE16 4JH
  • Joanne Hewitt Conveyancing Services, Metropolitan House, NE16 3AS

Planning law solicitors in Ouston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Ouston practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX

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

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