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Reasons to use our Consett conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Consett
  • 2 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Consett governed by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 3 Chances are that the the lawyers for the other party are based in Consett - if so both parties are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 Experience means that Consett solicitor have established very good links with Consett local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and property developers enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your house sale or purchase in Consett.
  • 5 Consett conveyancing lawyers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Consett since January 2025*

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Disposal

of semi premises, Holwick Close, DH8 7UJ completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £187,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Transfer

of terraced property, Manor Road, DH8 6QW completing on 31/01/2025 at a price of £230,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion

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Sale

of terraced property, Police Houses, DH9 8ED completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £112,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, securing official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Sale

of terraced property, Manor Court, DH9 8AB completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £127,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Consett

Our solicitor has identified a defect with the lease for the property we are purchasing in Consett. The seller’s lawyers have put forward title insurance as a workaround. We are happy with insurance and will pay for it. Our conveyancer says that he must be satisfied that the bank is happy with this solution. Who is the client here, us or the bank?

The short answer to your last question is that, notwithstanding the potential for a conflict of interest, you and the mortgage company are the client. Your solicitor must comply with the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook provisions. The UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook conditions require your lawyer to disclose issues such as defects with the lease so that the mortgage company can be afforded the opportunity to check with their valuer as to the extent that the value of the property is affected. 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.

Having sold my house in Consett last November but the buyer keeps calling every few hours to moan that her lawyer is waiting to hear from mylawyer. What are the post completion sale formalities following completion?

Following your house sale your lawyer is duty bound to forward the transfer deeds and all supplemental paperwork to the buyer’s lawyers. Where relevant, your solicitor must also confirm that the home loan has been discharged to the purchasers conveyancers. There are no post completion procedures unique to conveyancing in Consett.

three months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Consett concluded. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £215,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the property from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Consett. Conveyancing is daunting 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 legal work.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build enquiries that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Consett

    Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier? The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Please provide evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision.

How do I identify a Consett law firm on the Chelsea Building Society conveyancing panel? I have wheels and am prepared to travel upto 25kilometers to meet the solicitor.

Feel free to make use of the search on this website. Please pick a mortgage company and your location and you will see a number of Consett conveyancing lawyers locally. We have listed some Consett conveyancing firms towards the end of this page and you can telephone them to verify whether they are on the Chelsea Building Society approved list

There are plenty of houses in Consett on unadopted roads. My partner and I are acquiring one such house. Are there any advantages to buying a property on a privately owned road?

Consett conveyancing solicitors are used to dealing homeson unadopted roads. Your conveyancing practitioner should review the Land Registry data to identify any rights or responsibilities. In many cases there is a residents association that owners make annual contributions to maintain the road. Where one exists, the road will likely be maintained and appear better than publicly adopted.

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Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Consett regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Consett specialising in commercial conveyancing in Consett. This will likely include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Giles Hunter Partnership, 16 Victoria Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5BQ
  • Swinburne Snowball And Jackson, 2 Edith Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DW
  • Power Scott, 16 Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB
  • Nicholson Martin Legge & Miller, 11 Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0BL

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

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Consett but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Maskery & Co, 63a Medomsley Road, DH8 5HQ

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

Licensed Conveyancers assist with the transfer of ownership of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing throughout England and Wales as well as Consett. If instructing a Licensed Conveyancer governed by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Receive an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Have your matters dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Receive a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Be provided with 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.
  • Ensure your individual needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a swift, impartial and comprehensive service where if a complaint is made about your conveyancing in Consett.

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

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