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  • 1 There is a better than average chance that the other side’s solicitors are based in Roker - if so sets of lawyers will be less confrontational
  • 2 The organisations listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 3 Roker property lawyers work in conjunction with Roker estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that the highest level of service is provided to buyers and sellers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress all the way along
  • 4 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory listing bank approved law firms delivering conveyancing in Roker regulated and authorised by the SRA or CLC.
  • 5 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located hundreds of miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Roker

Examples of recent conveyancing in Roker since December 2023*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Roker

What does my ID and proof of funds have anything to do with my conveyancing in Roker? What am I being asked for?

You are right in these requests have nothing to do with conveyancing in Roker. Nowadays you can not proceed with any conveyancing deal without first handing over evidence of your identity. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a bank statement. Please note that if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part as well as the photo card part, one is not satisfactory in the absence of the other.

Proof of the source of money is necessary in accordance with the Money Laundering Regulations. Don’t be offended when when this is requested of you as your lawyer must retain this information on record. Your Roker conveyancing practitioner will need to see evidence of proof of funds prior to accepting any funds from you into their client account and they will also ask further queries regarding the origin of funds.

I have been referred to a conveyancing solicitor in Roker. I I would like to check whether they are accepted on the HSBC Bank conveyancing panel. Could you or the lender confirm if they are on the panel?

The first thing to do is call the lawyer and ask them if they can act for the bank. Alternatively you can get in touch with HSBC Bank who may be able to help.

How can we know in advance if a Roker conveyancing solicitor on the Virgin Money panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Roker obtaining recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always advocate that you speak with the lawyer carrying out your transaction.

My wife and I are in the throws of viewing apartments in Roker and I am now considering a potential offer. Should I already have a lawyer appointed at this point? I am planning to take a home loan with Kent Reliance.

It would be sensible to instigate your search sooner rather than later. Once you decide who you want to use and once your offer is accepted you can instruct them to work for you and pass their contact information on to the selling agent. As you are seeking a mortgage with Kent Reliance, ask your prospective lawyers if they are on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel otherwise they can't do the mortgage legal work.

I have today made my last payment due on my mortgage with UBS. I assume I don't need a Roker property lawyer on the UBS panel to discharge the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your UBS mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the UBS mortgage from the register. UBS, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where UBS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. UBS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your UBS mortgage has been paid off.

How does conveyancing in Roker differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Roker contact us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is constructed. This is because developers in Roker 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 property lawyers 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 Roker or who has acted in the same development.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Roker prior to retaining lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. My surveyor has said that some mortgage companies tend not issue a loan on a flying freehold home.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different requirements from Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Roker. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Frank (my husband) and I may need to sub-let our Roker basement flat for a while due to a career opportunity. We instructed a Roker conveyancing firm in 2002 but they have closed and we did not think at the time get any advice as to whether the lease permits subletting. How do we find out?

The lease governs relations between the landlord and you the leaseholder; in particular, it will set out if subletting is banned, or permitted but only subject to certain conditions. The rule is that if the lease contains no expres ban or restriction, subletting is permitted. The majority of leases in Roker do not prevent strict prohibition on subletting – such a provision would undoubtedly devalue the property. Instead, there is usually simply a requirement that the owner notifies the freeholder, possibly sending a copy of the tenancy agreement.

I own a studio flat in Roker, conveyancing having been completed half a dozen years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Comparable properties in Roker with an extended lease are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 per annum. The lease runs out on 21st October 2082

With only 58 years remaining on your lease we estimate the premium for your lease extension to be between £22,800 and £26,400 plus professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you a more accurate figure without more detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be considered and you obviously want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before seeking the advice of a professional.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Roker regulated by the SRA

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

  • Brian Mackenow & Co Limited, 38 West Sunniside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1BU
  • Hardings Solicitors Limited, 58 John Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1QH
  • Richard Reed Ltd, 3-6 Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1NA
  • Longden Walker And Renney (solicitors) Limited, 14 John Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1HZ
  • Hedleys & Co, Alliance House, 20 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1RZ

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Roker regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Roker with expertise in commercial conveyancing in Roker. This may include advice on buying and selling small and large scale commercial property and agricultural land
  • Brian Mackenow & Co Limited, 38 West Sunniside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1BU
  • Hardings Solicitors Limited, 58 John Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1QH
  • Richard Reed Ltd, 3-6 Frederick Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1NA
  • Longden Walker And Renney (solicitors) Limited, 14 John Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1HZ
  • Hedleys & Co, Alliance House, 20 Fawcett Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1RZ

Planning law solicitors in Roker regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Roker practicing in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Roker
  • Longden Walker And Renney (solicitors) Limited, 14 John Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR1 1HZ

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

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