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Conveyancing in County Durham : Keep it Local

5 reasons to let us help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in County Durham

  • 1 Using a local Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. 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 determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 2 County Durham property lawyers work in partnership with County Durham estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 3 County Durham conveyancers will have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 Notwithstanding what alternative on-line conveyancers advise it just might be important to attend your solicitor to execute contracts. Too many 3rd parties are already with an interest in a homemove without needing to include the postman into the pot.
  • 5 Our site offers most comprehensive residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved law firms conducting conveyancing in County Durham regulated by the SRA or CLC.

Examples of recent conveyancing in County Durham since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in County Durham

Can the conveyancing practitioners highlighted through your search tool conduct right to buy conveyancing in County Durham?

We have identified plenty of conveyancing specialists carrying out right to buy conveyancing Do call us in order to obtain a costs calculation.

We are looking to buy a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in County Durham who is on the Kent Reliance solicitor panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for Kent Reliance . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in County Durham.

Just bought a terraced house in County Durham , how long will it take for the Land Registry to deal with the formalities evidencing the transfer to my name? My County Durham conveyancing solicitor works at snail pace, so I want to be certain the land registry aspects are dealt with.

As far as conveyancing in County Durham registration is no quicker or slower than the rest of the country. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can differ according to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry must send notices to any third persons or bodies. Currently roughly three quarters of such applications are fully addressed within 12 days but occasionally there can be extensive hold-ups. Registration is effected once the new owner has moved in to the premises thus an expedited registration is not usually top priority but if there is a degree of urgency associated with the registration then you or your solicitor must contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in County Durham differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build residence in County Durham approach us having been asked by the housebuilder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is completed. This is because developers in County Durham usually purchase the site, 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in County Durham or who has acted in the same development.

I am 18 days into a freehold purchase having been referred to conveyancers by the high street agent to handle our conveyancing in County Durham. I am am very frustrated with the quality of service. Can you help me find new conveyancers?

They would have to be very poor in order to consider changing them. Has the mortgage offer been issued? In the event that it has you must advise them of the new solicitor and have the loan are issued to the new lawyers. The solicitor ideally needs to be on the lenders panel to avoid escalating fees and delays. So that should be your first question of the new solicitors. The find a solicitor tool will assist you in finding a bank approved solicitor for your home move in County Durham

I dont have enough spare money to pay a 10% deposit on my flat purchase in County Durham , but I am keen exchange. Do I have options?

You can accept a lesser deposit. Many sellers will agree to 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 second

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in County Durham

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in County Durham practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Smith Roddam, 56 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
  • Hewitts, 207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in County Durham regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in County Durham practicing in commercial conveyancing in County Durham. This will likely include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Smith Roddam, 56 North Bondgate, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7PG
  • Hewitts, 207 Newgate Street, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7EL
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH

Planning law solicitors in County Durham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in County Durham with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • The Barrington Law Partnership, Barrington Chambers, Victoria Avenue, Bishop Auckland, County Durham, DL14 7JH

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

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