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Reasons to use our Stanley conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Stanley conveyancing firms that we work with are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and remortgagors in Stanley
  • 2 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s solicitors are based in Stanley - if so sets of solicitors are likely to be familiar
  • 3 The companies listed on our directory have a variation of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 4 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Stanley is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 5 Our site offers largest residential conveyancing directory service identifying bank approved law practices conducting conveyancing in Stanley who are regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Stanley since December 2024*

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Transfer

of detached residence property, Bracken Close, DH9 7RR completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £64,750. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for signature in readiness for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of terraced premises, Grange Road, DH9 7RQ completing on 07/01/2025 at a price of £185,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

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Sale

of terraced residence, Church Street, DH9 0PB completing on 10/01/2025 at a price of £31,720. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in readiness for completion

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Transfer

of detached residence property, Bircham Street, DH9 7AE completing on 08/01/2025 at a price of £23,500. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s solicitor

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Stanley

Me and my fiancee are purchasing our first property. Our lawyer has texted usto see if we would like to order extra conveyancing searches. Unfortunately we have no idea as to what's needed for conveyancing in Stanley

The quantity and type of Stanley conveyancing searches should be triggered based primarily on the premises, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your familiarity of the area and risks, your overall approach to risk. What is important is that you adequately appreciate what information each search could supply. Then you can decide if you consider that you need that search. Where you are in doubt, ask the conveyancing practitioner to recommend.

I moved into my flat on 13 June and the transaction details are still not on the land registry website. Should I be concerned? My conveyancing solicitor in Stanley expressed confidence that it would be concluded inside ten days. Are properties in Stanley particularly slow to register?

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Stanley registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timeframes can differ depending on who lodges the application, whether there are errors and if the Land registry communicate with any other parties. As of today roughly 80% of submission are fully dealt with within two weeks but some can be subject to extensive delays. Registration takes place after the buyer has moved in to the property thus post completion formalities is not usually top priority but if it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your conveyancer can contact the land registry and explain the circumstances.

How does conveyancing in Stanley differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build property in Stanley come to us having been asked by the developer to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because new home sellers in Stanley typically acquire the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 Stanley or who has acted in the same development.

Yesterday I discovered that there is a flying freehold element on a house I put an offer in a fortnight ago in what should have been a quick, no chain conveyancing. Stanley is the location of the property. What do you suggest?

Flying freeholds in Stanley are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Stanley you must be sure that your lawyer goes through the deeds very carefully. Your lender may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Stanley may ascertain 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 residence.

I am using a search engine for the term conveyancing in Stanley it reveals many solicitorslocally. With so much choice what is the best way to find the right property lawyer for the sale of my house?

The best method of choosing a suitable conveyancer is through a trusted referral, so seek the guidance of friends and family who have purchased a property in Stanley or a reputable estate agent or mortgage broker. Charges for conveyancing in Stanley vary, so it's sensible to secure a minimum of four fee calculations from different property lawyers. Make sure that you know what costs in the quote includes.

What could I expect to pay for conveyancing in Stanley?

The amount you are levied for Stanley conveyancing charges are likely to be calculated at:

  1. a standard fee; or
  2. on a time spent basis (i.e. the time spent on the particular case).

These days you seldom hear of Stanley conveyancing companies charge by the clock

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Stanley

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Stanley with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Service charge disputes

  • Power Scott, 16 Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB
  • Alasdair Watson & Co, 139 Oakfield Road, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 5RZ
  • Richmond Anderson Goudie Part Of The Richmond Partnership, Flake Cottages, Cone Terrace, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3TA
  • Gordon Brown Law Firm Llp, Mains House, 143 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AU
  • Bindman & Co, 22 Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4DT

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Stanley regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Stanley specialising in commercial conveyancing in Stanley. This will likely include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Power Scott, 16 Clifford Road, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0AB
  • Nicholson Martin Legge & Miller, 11 Thorneyholme Terrace, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 0BL
  • Richmond Anderson Goudie Part Of The Richmond Partnership, Flake Cottages, Cone Terrace, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3TA
  • Gordon Brown Law Firm Llp, Mains House, 143 Front Street, Chester Le Street, County Durham, DH3 3AU
  • Bindman & Co, 22 Front Street, Whickham, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE16 4DT

Typically, Stanley conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Obtaining instructions from parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the property lawyer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and responding to additional questions from the purchaser’s property lawyer
  • Agreeing the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions raised by the buyer’s property lawyer
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion of the sale
  • Receiving sale proceeds and sending funds to the vendor, the estate agent and other relevant parties (if appropriate)

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

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