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Reasons to use our Corbridge conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with a wealth of expertise are key benefits that you should look for when selecting conveyancing solicitors. Corbridge conveyancing can be made a lot more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers we work with ensure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 2 Regardless alternative sites advise it may be necessary to visit your lawyer to execute legal papers. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to include the postman into the mix.
  • 3 There is a strong possibility the other side’s lawyers have offices in Corbridge - if so both parties will be less confrontational
  • 4 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these organisations are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that affect property transactions in Corbridge
  • 5 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Corbridge regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Corbridge and therefore you may benefit from better advice and faster conveyancing.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Corbridge since December 2024*

Disposal

of terraced premises, Trinity Terrace, NE45 5HW completing on 24/01/2025 at a price of £367,500. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in preparation for completion, ordering official copies of the title

Disposal

of apartment Eastwood Grange Road NE46 1UE, at sale price of £335,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

Sale

of terraced residence, Hollin Hill Terrace, NE44 6HR completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £999,995. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Sale

of detached residence premises, Valley View, NE46 1EF completing on 09/01/2025 at a price of £82,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Corbridge

Me and my partner are planning to purchase a 1 bedroom apartment in Corbridge with a mortgage. We have a Corbridge solicitor, but the lender says she’s not on their "panel". We have to appoint one of the lender panel firms or continue with our Corbridge conveyancing practitioner and pay for one of their panel firms to act for them. We regard this is inequitable; can we not insist that the lender use our Corbridge property lawyer ?

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 Corbridge conveyancing lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.

I own a freehold premises in Corbridge but still charged rent, why is this and what is this?

It’s unusual for properties in Corbridge and has limited impact for conveyancing in Corbridge but some freehold properties in England (particularly common in North West England) pay an annual sum known as a Chief Rent or a Rentcharge to a third party who has no other legal interest in the land.

Rentcharge payments are usually between £2.00 and £5.00 per year. Rentcharges have existed for many centuries, but the Rent Charge Act 1977 barred the establishment of new rentcharges post 1977.

Old rentcharges can now be redeemed by making a one off payment under the Act. Any rentcharges that are still in existence in 2037 will be extinguished.

Me and my partner are buying a property in Corbridge. I might seem paranoid but how we can trust a conveyancer? On the day of competition we will need to deposit our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our money?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Corbridge

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Corbridge and Solicitor partnerships in Corbridge offering conveyancing We would stress that both are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in transferring property. The two can handle associated property related work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Corbridge. One unusual aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender Coventry BS be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with Coventry BS your lawyer must comply with the formal instructions set out in Part two of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for Coventry BS. The CML Handbook contains minimum requirements for solar panel roof-space leases, and property lawyers are required to report to Coventry BS where a lease fails to comply with these provisions. The requirements relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not restricted to Corbridge.

It has been 3 months since my purchase conveyancing in Corbridge completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £180,000. 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 premises 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.

As co-executor for the will of my father I am disposing of a house in Cardiff but reside in Corbridge. My lawyer (who is 250 kilometers awayhas requested that I sign a statutory declaration before completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing practitioner in Corbridge to witness this legal document for me?

Technically speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Ordinarily any notary public or solicitor will suffice regardless of whether they are Corbridge based

We recently discovered that one of the directors of the firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Corbridge is related to the owners that we are buying from. Is this permitted?

On the basis that no conflict arises this is permitted. If you are needing mortgage finance then the mortgage company may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements on this. For example for Nationwide Building Society as of 23/3/2025, the requirements read as follows :

1.15- May your firm act if the person dealing with the transaction or a member of his immediate family is the borrower?

Yes, provided that a different fee earner or partner of no less standing acts for us, there is no conflict of interest and Law Society guidelines are followed.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Corbridge

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Corbridge with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • Savage Silk Limited, Vallum Farm, East Wallhouses, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE18 0LL

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Corbridge regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Corbridge with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Corbridge. This may include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • Nicholson Portnell, Priestpopple House, Priestpopple, Hexham, Northumberland, NE46 1PL
  • Savage Silk Limited, Vallum Farm, East Wallhouses, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE18 0LL

Conveyancing in Corbridge is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Undertaking Corbridge conveyancing searches with respect to the title
  • Assessing draft sale agreement and other papers received from the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Submitting enquiries with the vendor’s property lawyer
  • Negotiating the purchase contract
  • Considering the replies prepared by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer document
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (if applicable)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the buyer on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Completion of and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the home loan (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

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