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Reasons to use our Seaham conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these firms are often based hundreds of kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Seaham
  • 2 Seaham property lawyers have a significant edge when it comes to Seaham conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that can affect your home move
  • 3 The firms identified on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 4 This site is the first site that enables you the ability to check that your property ownership legalities in Seaham will be carried out by a property lawyer on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 5 Using a high street Solicitor on the whole means that you will receive a more personalised service. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Seaham since September 2023*

Transfer

of semi-detached residence, Hillcrest Mews, SR7 8BZ completing on 05/09/2023 at a price of £350,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, ordering official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Sale

of terraced premises, Windsor Terrace, SR2 9QF completing on 12/09/2023 at a price of £80,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties

Disposal

of apartment Claypath Road DH5 0EL, at purchase amount of £63,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Transfer

of detached residence property, Ryhope Road, SR2 7SZ completing on 15/09/2023 at a price of £190,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, agreeing completion date with parties

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Seaham

If you had a top tip for choosing a conveyancing solicitor in Seaham what would it be?

We would encourage you not to go for the cheapest Seaham conveyancing fees. You really do get what you pay for when it comes to property lawyers. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you go into the conveyancing with your eyes wide open.

I have paid off my mortgage with Yorkshire BS. I assume I don't need a Seaham lawyer on the Yorkshire BS panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Am I right?

If you have finished paying off your Yorkshire BS 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 Yorkshire BS mortgage from the register. Yorkshire BS, 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 Yorkshire BS has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. Yorkshire BS has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your Yorkshire BS mortgage has been paid off.

Planning on purchasing a maisonette in Seaham. I have received an online quote from a licenced conveyancer, which states: "There will be no charge for dealing with the Building Society if you are obtaining a mortgage". I take this to mean that there will be no additional fee if the solicitor is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel. I wanted to make sure it means there will be no additional fees for dealing with the mortgage.

They are simply saying that the cost for acting for the lender is included in the fee being quoted. It is worth you checking that the Seaham solicitor is on the Virgin Money conveyancing panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose planned roadworks that could affect a commercial property in Seaham?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Seaham will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers invest in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Seaham. The search result provides definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Seaham.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Seaham it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately may cause delays to Seaham commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Seaham.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build apartment in Seaham. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Seaham

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. The Lease must contain a provision on behalf of the Vendor to pay the service charges in respect of unoccupied units in order to ensure that all services can be provided. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Seaham before appointing conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor has said that some lenders will refuse to grant a mortgage on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Birmingham Midshires. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further with the appropriate bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Seaham. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Seaham especially if they are familiar with such properties in Seaham.

Is it best to use a Seaham conveyancing practitioner in close proximity to the house I am hoping to buy? An old friend can deal with the legal work however her office is approximately 350kilometers drive away.

The primary upside of using a high street Seaham conveyancing firm is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, present your ID and pester them if necessary. Having local Seaham know how is a bonus. However nothing is more important than finding someone that will do a good and efficient job. If other friends have used your friend and in the main were impressed that must trump using an unknown Seaham conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being based in the area.

I am hoping to put an offer on a small detached house that seems to meet my requirements, at a reasonable price which is making it more attractive. I have just discovered that the title is leasehold rather than freehold. I am assuming that there are issues purchasing a house with a leasehold title in Seaham. Conveyancing advisers have are about to be appointed. Will they explain the issues?

Most houses in Seaham are freehold and not leasehold. In this scenario it’s worth having a local conveyancer used to dealing with such properties who can assist with the conveyancing process. It is clear that you are purchasing in Seaham so you should seriously consider looking for a Seaham conveyancing practitioner and check that they have experience in dealing with leasehold houses. First you will need to check the unexpired lease term. Being a lessee you will not be entirely free to do whatever you want with the house. The lease will likely included provisions such as obtaining the freeholder’spermission to carry out changes to the property. You may also be required to pay a service charge towards the maintenance of the communal areas where the property is part of an estate. Your conveyancer will report to you on the legal implications.

I acquired a studio flat in Seaham, conveyancing was carried out 6 years ago. How much will my lease extension cost? Comparable properties in Seaham with over 90 years remaining are worth £180,000. The ground rent is £65 invoiced every year. The lease terminates on 21st October 2082

With only 59 years unexpired the likely cost is going to range between £20,900 and £24,200 as well as legals.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for renewing a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs without more comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional concerns that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Seaham regulated by the SRA

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

  • Kenneth M Barrow & Co Limited, 15-16 Adelaide Row, Seaham, County Durham, SR7 7EF
  • Kirkup Lascelles & Creed, 25 Yoden Way, Peterlee, County Durham, SR8 1BP
  • Cullen Hammond Limited, Regus House, 4 Admiral Way, Doxford International Business, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3XW
  • Clear View Law Limited, Mowbray Villas, Mowbray Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7EA
  • Sweeney Miller Llp, Mowbray Villas, Mowbray Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7EA

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Seaham regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Seaham but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Hastie Conveyancing, 33 Frederick Street, SR1 1LN

Planning law solicitors in Seaham regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Seaham practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • 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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