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There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap national firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Sedgefield

Reasons to use our Sedgefield conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Sedgefield is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 The Sedgefield conveyancing practitioners that we work with are committed to supplying value for money, efficient and transparent conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Sedgefield
  • 3 Solicitors that specialise in conveyancing in Sedgefield are familiar with the local concerns specific to Sedgefield and therefore you may benefit from better guidance and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 4 Chances are that the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Sedgefield - if so sets of lawyers will be less confrontational
  • 5 Sedgefield conveyancing lawyers are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Sedgefield since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Sedgefield

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and must vacate my rented apartment in Sedgefield by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase is progressing. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to find temporary accommodation?

It is unwise to provide notice on a rental unless exchange of contracts has taken place. If you have not previously done so, notify to your conveyancer and urge them to they seek the assistance the other side, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will aim to achieve

When can the exchange of contracts occur in residential conveyancing in Sedgefield and do I need to attend the lawyers office?

If you are local to one of the conveyancing solicitors in Sedgefield you are welcome to attend to sign the paperwork. However, the firms we recommend provide a countrywide conveyancing service and give just as diligent and professional a job for you when communicating with you digitally. The signing of the contract is not when everything is set in stone. Signing on the dotted line simply enables the solicitor to exchange contracts when the time is right, which will usually be very shortly after signing. The procedure is nowadays normally dealt with by telephone and can be very rapid, although where an extended "chain" is in the mix, since the process requires the relevant party's solicitor (not necessarily a conveyancing solicitor in Sedgefield)to be in the office available at the end of the phone to exchange contracts.

I have todaybeen informed that Action Conveyancing have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Sedgefield for a purchase of a freehold house 10 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is in my name in the name of the former proprietor?

The quickest way to check if the property is in your name, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Sedgefield conveyancing specialists.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a property in Sedgefield before instructing lawyers. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks will not give a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you e-mail us we can check with the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Sedgefield. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Sedgefield to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

How easy is it to use your search app to select a conveyancing solicitor in Sedgefield on the approved list for my bank?

First select a mortgage company such as Halifax, Norwich and Peterborough Building Society or Clydesdale then specify your location for instance Sedgefield. Conveyancing organisations in Sedgefield and nationally should be shown.

Having used your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the lender approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the bank conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.

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Conveyancing in Sedgefield is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Property lawyer instructed by the owners on acceptance of the offer
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drafting contract and associated documents
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner retained by the purchaser
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to further queries from the purchaser’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Finalising the transfer document
  • Answering requisitions prepared by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Sedgefield is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating amendments to the the Transfer deed
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the new ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Sedgefield commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a number of issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Acquisitions and disposals of property portfolios at commercial auctions Industrial and warehouse premises Property finance for investment and development loans for lenders and borrowers Hotels, public houses and restaurants Comprehensive advice on planning issues

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

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