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  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are located in Shotley Bridge - if so sets of solicitors will be familiar
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  • 5 Shotley Bridge conveyancing lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and selling agents

Examples of recent conveyancing in Shotley Bridge since December 2024*

Sale

of terraced premises, Oley Meadows, DH8 0JF completing on 19/12/2024 at a price of £440,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of semi premises, Briary Gardens, DH8 0RE completing on 17/12/2024 at a price of £329,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

Transfer

of semi property, Queensway, DH8 0RU completing on 17/12/2024 at a price of £395,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, ordering official copies of the title, setting up the completion formalities

Disposal

of terraced property, Benfieldside Road, DH8 0RT completing on 17/12/2024 at a price of £250,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Shotley Bridge

We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Shotley Bridge recommended on your site but have come across alternative costs illustrations via the web appear less pricey – why is this?

You can find numerous conveyancers advertising at first sight what seems to be very low prices. You should think twice as to how important this transaction is to you that want to be penny wise pound foolish over the standard of the conveyancing. Some hide fees deep into the terms of engagement. The conveyancers that we put forward for conveyancing in Shotley Bridge neverbehave this way.

I am need of leasehold conveyancing for a flat in a relatively new development (five years built) in Shotley Bridge. The vast majority the appartments are already disposed of. Do I need carry out the neighbourhood searches for my conveyancing in Shotley Bridge?

You are opening yourself up to an unnecessary risk in not carrying out Shotley Bridge conveyancing searches. Without searches you have no clarity over flooding, environmental etc which may mean you walk away due to potential problems down the line. If you are buying mortgage free there is no legal necessity to have them, but we would seriously advise in no uncertain terms that your conveyancer conducts them. Where speed and cost are primary concerns you should discuss with your conveyancer about the options such as indemnity insurance available to you

How do I check that the solicitor carrying out my conveyancing in Shotley Bridge is on the mortgage lender’sconveyancing panel? I am looking to avoid the situation of having one lawyer for me and one for Chelsea Building Society thus paying £175.00 in another set of conveyancing bill.

You should take advantage of the find a conveyancing panel solicitor tool on this web page. Pick the mortgage company and type ‘Shotley Bridge’ or your preferred area and you will be presented with a number of lawyer offices in Shotley Bridge or by proximity to you.

What will a local search reveal about the house my wife and I purchasing in Shotley Bridge?

Shotley Bridge conveyancing often commences with the applying for local authority searches directly from your local Authority or through a personal search company such as Searchflow The local search plays a central part in many a Shotley Bridge conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any nasty once you have moved into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 subject headings.

My wife and I purchased a terraced Edwardian house in Shotley Bridge. Conveyancing solicitor represented me and National Westminster Bank. I did a free Land Registry search last week and I saw two entries: the first freehold, the second leasehold with the matching address. Is it worth asking National Westminster Bank to clarify?

You need to review the Freehold register you have again and check the Charges Register for mention of a lease. The best way to be sure that you are also the registered proprietor of the leasehold and freehold title as well is to check (£3). It is not completely unheard of in Shotley Bridge and other areas of the country and poses no real issues for owners other than when they mortgage they have to account for both freehold and leasehold interests when dealing with lenders. You can also check the situation with your conveyancing solicitor who conducted the work.

I am buying a new build flat in Shotley Bridge. 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 conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build enquiries that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Shotley Bridge

    Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Please supply a car parking plan. The Vendor must covenant to keep unoccupied units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Shotley Bridge regulated by the SRA

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

  • Swinburne Snowball And Jackson, 2 Edith Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DW
  • Giles Hunter Partnership, 16 Victoria Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5BQ
  • Bennett Richmond, 33 Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5AB
  • Caris Robson Llp, 7 Front Street, Prudhoe, Northumberland, NE42 5HJ

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Shotley Bridge

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Shotley Bridge with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on wrongful eviction

  • Giles Hunter Partnership, 16 Victoria Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5BQ
  • Bennett Richmond, 33 Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5AB

Shotley Bridge commercial property solicitors draw on a wide range of commercial expertise offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Commercial development (from overage and options through to site acquisitions and construction) Land use planning and environmental issues Telecommunications and broadcast mast sites Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Hotels, public houses and restaurants Granting a licence to assign, sublet or carry out works

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

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