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Logical reasons to let us assist you find a local conveyancing solicitor in Fenham

  • 1 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often located hundreds of miles away with little appreciation of the factors that affect property transactions in Fenham
  • 2 Fenham conveyancing lawyers are likely to have connections at the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 3 Retaining the services of a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Sometimes when dealing with a large conveyancing firm, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 4 Peace of mind comes when you select the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Fenham has a number to select from, but for a truly dependable and dependable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.
  • 5 There is a strong possibility the the solicitors for the other party are located in Fenham - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fenham since November 2025*

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Sale

of semi-detached premises, Alder Avenue, NE4 9TB completing on 11/12/2025 at a price of £116,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, obtaining official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi-detached property, Denhill Park, NE15 6QE completing on 08/12/2025 at a price of £120,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of semi property, Benwell Hill Gardens, NE5 2EB completing on 24/11/2025 at a price of £200,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced property, Benwell Hill Road, NE5 2DY completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £370,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fenham

The lawyer who dealt with my previous purchase has quoted £1350 for freehold conveyancing in Fenham. I am looking to sell a purpose built detached home for £200,000. Is this expensive? Is it above what I should be paying for conveyancing in Fenham?

The estimate does seem a tad steep. If you shop around you might get the conveyancing a bit cheaper by say £100 plus VAT. On the other hand, you mightlive to regret opting for an a cheaper lawyer. Don't forget to ensure that the firm can act for your bank. Do employ our search tool to choose a Fenham conveyancing practice on the banks conveyancing panel which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Fenham.

I am under pressure from the seller of a property in Fenham to sign contracts within four weeks. What can I do to speed up the buying process?

In the event that the seller is applying time constraints to sign contracts it is highly recommended that your solicitor is familiar with the area as they will make use of local relationships and intelligence. It is possible that they would have conducted otherhouses in the same neighbourhood. Therefore consider using a Fenham conveyancing lawyer. Second, make sure that the lawyer is on the member panel. It is said that 18% of Fenham conveyancing transactions are frustrated or jeopardised after discovering a purchaser’s lawyer was not on their banks panel. This can often result in the conveyancing being frustrated by almost three weeks. It is understood that this issue affects in the region of one hundred thousand home moves every year. Most Fenham conveyancing firms can not represent certain lenders so do check at the outset.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I put an offer in last month in what was supposed to be a simple, no chain conveyancing. Fenham is where the house is located. Can you offer any assistance?

Flying freeholds in Fenham are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Fenham you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds thoroughly. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Fenham may determine that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

Given that I will soon part with £400,000 on a two bedroom apartment in Fenham I would like to have a conversation with the conveyancer concerning theconveyancing prior to instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we encourage - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be conducting your conveyancing in Fenham.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is an important individual, not a case reference. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for your conveyancing in Fenham should be the amount on the final invoice that you are charged.

My father-in-law has recommend that I appoint his conveyancing solicitors in Fenham. Should I use them?

Much as we are happy to recommend a Fenham conveyancing lawyer the ideal way to find a conveyancing lawyer is to have guidance from friends or relatives who have actually used the conveyancer that you are considering.

Can you offer any advice when it comes to finding a Fenham conveyancing practice to deal with our lease extension?

When appointing a solicitor for lease extension works (regardless if they are a Fenham conveyancing practice) it is imperative that they be familiar with the legislation and specialises in this area of work. We recommend that you talk with two or three firms including non Fenham conveyancing practices prior to instructing a firm. If the firm is ALEP accredited then so much the better. The following questions might be of use:

    What are the charges for lease extension work? Can they put you in touch with clients in Fenham who can give a testimonial?

Leasehold Conveyancing in Fenham - Sample of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Best to be warned whether window replacement or some other significant cost is coming up that will be shared by the tenants and may well dramatically impact the level of the maintenance fees or result in a one off payment. The best form of lease structure is a share of the freehold. In this situation the lessees have control and although a managing agent is often employed if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent retained by the leaseholders.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Fenham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Gibson & Co. Solicitors Ltd, 77-87 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE15 6PR
  • Row & Scott Limited, 98 West Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE4 9QA
  • 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
  • Samuel Phillips Law Firm, Gibb Chambers, 52 Westgate Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 5XU

Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Fenham regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Fenham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Joanne Hewitt Conveyancing Services, Metropolitan House, NE16 3AS
  • The Legal House Ltd, Glenisla, NE16 4EH
  • Peter Ross & Co, 2 Jasmine Villas, NE16 4JH
  • Robert Woods Conveyancing Services , 576a Durham Road, NE9 6HX

Planning law solicitors in Fenham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Fenham practicing in planning law. This will likely include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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
  • Freemans, 7 St. Marys Place, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 7PG
  • Ward Hadaway, Sandgate House, 102 Quayside, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 3DX

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

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