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  • 4 South Shields solicitors work in conjunction with South Shields estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 5 South Shields conveyancing lawyers will be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in South Shields since December 2024*

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Sale

of flat Julian Street NE33 2EP, at purchase price of £89,950. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Transfer

of house property, Wharton Street, NE33 3JX completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £67,600. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced residence, Leighton Street, NE33 3BT completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £70,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges

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Conveyance

of flat May Street NE33 3AJ, acquired for £80,000. Leasehold conveyancing work included: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in South Shields

How up to date is your database of South Shields solicitors on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel? Do Bank of Ireland send you an updated list?

South Shields conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Bank of Ireland conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Bank of Ireland directly.

Have just purchased a repossessed house at auction in South Shields. Conveyancing is required. What is next?

Now that you are to in every practical sense signed on the dotted line you must choose a conveyancing solicitor as a matter of urgency as you now have a tight a fixed date to complete the conveyancing. Every auction property should have a bespoke legal pack. This should include the copy title deeds, local authority and drainage searches. In the case of leasehold premises the auction papers should contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and associated conveyancing paperwork specific to a leasehold property. You should give this to your appointed conveyancing solicitor as soon as possible. You also need to ensure that you have funds in place to complete on the date specified in the contract.

We are planning to move house in May. Will my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. Incidentally, can you put forward a removal company in South Shields. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across this website.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the estate agent however this can only be done after the sellers lawyers inform the agent that they have the completion monies and the keys can be collected. You will need to tell the removal men that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in choosing a residential property solicitor in South Shields or a legal practice with expertise in conveyancing in South Shields.

I am selling my apartment. I had a double glazing fitted in October 2006, but did not receive a FENSA certificate or Building Regulation Certificate. My purchaser’s mortgage company, Nationwide are being a right pain. The South Shields solicitor who is on the Nationwide conveyancing panel is recommending indemnity insurance as a solution but Nationwide are requiring a building regulation certificate. Why do Nationwide have a conveyancing panel if they don't accept advice from them?

It is probably the case that Nationwide have referred the matter to their valuer. The reason why Nationwide may not want to accept indemnity insurance is because it does not give them any reassurance that the double glazing was correctly and safely installed. The indemnity insurance merely protects against enforcement action which is very unlikely anyway.

I have justbecome aware that Stirling Law have closed. They conducted my conveyancing in South Shields for a purchase of a leasehold flat 18 months ago. How can I establish that the property is registered correctly in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to see if the property is in your name, 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 South Shields conveyancing specialists.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in South Shields. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Here is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in South Shields

    Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Investor purchasers must be able to freely grant unsecured tenancies at market rents without requiring any consents. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in South Shields in advance of instructing lawyers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold aspect to the property. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies tend not grant a loan on such a premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can investigate further with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in South Shields. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My husband and I are a fortnight into a residential purchase having been recommend to conveyancers by the estate agent to carry out the conveyancing in South Shields. I am am starting to be frustrated with the quality of service. Can you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would have to be really poor in order to consider changing them. Has your mortgage been sent? In the event that it has you will need to inform them of the new lawyer and ensure the loan are re-sent. Your solicitor ideally should be on the banks approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and delays. That should be your starting point. Our search tool will help you find a bank approved lawyer for your conveyancing in South Shields

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in South Shields regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in South Shields with expertise in commercial conveyancing in South Shields. This may include advice on complex issues under the Landlord and Tenant Act of 1954
  • Marshall Hall Levy, 63 Fowler Street, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1NS
  • Southern Stewart & Walker, 15 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2QA
  • Hannays Solicitors And Advocates, 19 Beach Road, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 2QA
  • Pgs Law Llp, Law Court Chambers, 20- 22 Waterloo Square, South Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE33 1AW
  • Hadaway & Hadaway, 58 Howard Street, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE30 1AL

Typically, South Shields conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Examining the title unregistered or registered
  • Carrying out South Shields property searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft contract and other documentation prepared the seller’s property lawyer
  • Raising enquiries with the seller’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies given by the owner to pre-contract enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

South Shields commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a number of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Formation of commercial management companies Lease renewals and variations Comprehensive advice on planning issues Sale or acquisition of commercial property investments, including at auction

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

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