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Reasons to use our Dunston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should value when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Dunston property deals can become significantly more stressful due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed ensure that the lines of communication are open and act on arising issues and developments instantly.
  • 2 Dunston solicitors work in conjunction with Dunston estate agents, developers, surveyors, mortgage companies and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout
  • 3 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Dunston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you will expect.
  • 4 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Dunston
  • 5 You can rest easier when select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Dunston has a number to pick from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the endorsement of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dunston since November 2024*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dunston

What is the first thing I need to know about purchase conveyancing in Dunston?

You may not hear this from too many lawyers but conveyancing in Dunston and elsewhere in England and Wales is often a confrontational experience. In other words, when it comes to conveyancing there exists an abundance of room for conflict between you and other parties involved in the legal transfer of property. E.g., the vendor, selling agent and on occasion your lender. Selecting a lawyer for your conveyancing in Dunston is a critical decision as your conveyancer is your adviser, and is the ONE person in the transaction whose responsibility is to act in your best interests and to keep you safe.

There is a definite ongoing adversarial element to conveyancing- someone has to be blamed for the process taking so long. You your first instinct should be to trust your conveyancer ahead of the other players when it comes to the legal assignment of property.

My mortgage company has recommended solicitors on their panel based in Dunston but I would rather instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Dunston or nearer to where I live. Are you able to help?

It is by no means the case that all Dunston conveyancing solicitors are listed all lender’s conveyancing panel. Use our search tool to locate a Dunston conveyancing conveyancer on the on the bank panel.

How does conveyancing in Dunston differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Dunston come to us having been asked by the developer to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is ready to move into. This is because builders in Dunston usually purchase 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Dunston or who has acted in the same development.

I have been recommended by a few property agents in Dunston to get a quote from a property lawyer on your site. What’s the financial inducement for Estate Agents to promote your lawyers ahead of alternative conveyancing organisations?

We refuse to give any financial incentive for pointing buyers and sellers to this site. We thought it would be too underhand to pay a commission as members of the public would think, ‘How come the agent getting a kickback? Why aren’t I receiving any benefit too?’ We would prefer to grow our business on genuine recommendations.

Last October I purchased a leasehold house in Dunston. Do I have any liability for service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. However, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Leasehold Conveyancing in Dunston - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

    It would be sensible to investigate if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For example some leases prohibit pets being allowed in certain buildings in Dunston. If you like the propertyin Dunston however your cat is not allowed to live with you then you have a very hard determination. The answer will be important as a) areas could result in problems in the block as the communal areas may begin to deteriorate where services remain unpaid b) if the leasehold owners have an issue with the running of the building you will wish to have all the details

Are the Dunston conveyancing lawyers identified as being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel, together with their details provided by the bank?

Dunston law firm practices and firms conducting conveyancing in Dunston themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the bank directly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dunston regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Dunston but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Watson Burton Llp, 1 St. James' Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE99 1YQ
  • Lambert Taylor & Gregory, 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Alan Hall, 15 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Mulcahy Smith, 21/23 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Hathaways The Law Firm Limited, 18/19 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Dunston regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dunston specialising in commercial conveyancing in Dunston. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • Watson Burton Llp, 1 St. James' Gate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE99 1YQ
  • Lambert Taylor & Gregory, 9 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Alan Hall, 15 Walker Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1EB
  • Mulcahy Smith, 21/23 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU
  • Hathaways The Law Firm Limited, 18/19 Regent Terrace, Gateshead, Tyne and Wear, NE8 1LU

Planning law solicitors in Dunston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dunston practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including development on contaminated land
  • Sintons Llp, The Cube, Barrack Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 6DB
  • Muckle Llp, Time Central, 32 Gallowgate, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 4BF
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX
  • Freemans, 7 St. Marys Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7PG

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