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Reasons to use our Tunstall conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Tunstall conveyancers work in partnership with Tunstall estate agents, property finders, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is offered to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 2 Tunstall property lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Over the years Tunstall lawyer have established very good working relationships with Tunstall local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of dealing with your house sale or purchase in Tunstall.
  • 4 Tunstall conveyancer are the linchpin to a successful Tunstall conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more personalised service. Sometimes when dealing with a an online conveyancing factory, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Tunstall since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Tunstall

My wife and I are hoping to buy a 1 bedroom apartment in Tunstall with a mortgage. We like our Tunstall conveyancer, but the mortgage company says she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have little option but to select one of the lender panel conveyancing practices or continue with our Tunstall solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel lawyers to represent them. We regard this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

Unfortunately,no. Your mortgage offer is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the lender’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms 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. Another option that might be available is for your Tunstall conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

I require conveyancing for an apartment in a fairly new development (6 years built) in Tunstall. The vast majority the flats have already been occupied. Is it strictly necessary to order conveyancing searches as part of conveyancing in Tunstall?

Conveyancing Searches are a critical link in the Tunstall conveyancing process. There are a large number of companies who offer Tunstall conveyancing searches, as well direct from the local authority. These are known collectively as personal search companies due to them carrying out, personal searches. However, all Local Authority Search conveyancing products have one thing in common - they must secure their information from the local authority.

Please help - my lawyer advises that restrictive coveneant insurance is needed on my purchase. What is the typical level of cover needed for conveyancing in Tunstall?

The appropriate level of restrictive coveneant indemnity insurance should be dictated by who who your lender is. It would differ for example between Barclays and Skipton Building Society. Conveyancing solicitors as opposed to borrowers take out such policies.

I am the only beneficiary of my late mum's will and I have everything in my name alone, including the house in Tunstall. The Tunstall property was put into my name in June. I want to move. I do know about the Mortgage Lenders 6 month 'rule', meaning my proprietorship may be regarded the same way as if I'd bought the house in June. Do I have to wait 6 months to sell?

The CML handbook requires solicitors to: "report to us immediately if the owner or registered proprietor has been registered for less than six months." Technically you may be impacted by that. How practical a view banks take of it, depend on the bank as this obligation is primarily there to capture the purchase and immediately sell or the flipping of property.

When it comes to mortgage companies such as Principality, do Tunstall conveyancers have to pay a yearly amount to be on the conveyancing panel?

We are unaware of any bank fees to be on their panel, although some do levy an administration charge to deal with the processing of the conveyancing panel application.

How does conveyancing in Tunstall differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Tunstall contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the property is finished. This is because builders in Tunstall typically acquire the land, 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 conveyancers 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 Tunstall or who has acted in the same development.

Am I better off to choose a Tunstall conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? An old friend can perform the conveyancing however they are based 200miles drive away.

The benefit of a local Tunstall conveyancing practice is that you can attend the office to execute documents, deliver your identification documents and apply pressure on them if necessary. Having local Tunstall know how is a bonus. However it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If other friends have instructed your friend and on the whole were happy that should surpass using an unfamiliar Tunstall conveyancing solicitor just because they are based in the area.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a great price which is making it all the more appealing. I have just been informed that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are particular concerns buying a leasehold house in Tunstall. Conveyancing lawyers have not yet been instructed. Will my lawyers set out the implications of buying a leasehold house in Tunstall ?

Most houses in Tunstall are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer who is familiar with the area can help the conveyancing process. We note that you are purchasing in Tunstall in which case you should be shopping around for a Tunstall conveyancing practitioner and check that they are used to transacting on leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. As a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease comes with conditions such as requiring the freeholder’sconsent to conduct changes to the property. It may be necessary to pay a maintenance charge towards the upkeep of the estate where the house is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will advise you fully on all the issues.

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Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Tunstall regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Tunstall but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Donn & Co Licensed Conveyancers Llp, Adams House, TF10 7AR

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

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding buying and selling property and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Tunstall. If using a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Receive a high standard of legal services.
  • Be supplied with your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Be supplied with a high quality of service due to your lawyer’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 standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should a complaint be made.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a swift, objective and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Tunstall about your conveyancing in Tunstall.

Tunstall commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Compulsory land purchase Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback Advising landlords and tenants in respect of ancillary documentation e.g. licences to alter, assign underlet etc Offices, shops or industrial units

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

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