Conveyancing in Blyth
Conveyancing is the legal transfer of a property from a seller to a buyer. handled by a solicitor or licenced conveyancer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Blyth, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Blyth and throughout Northumberland handle their sale, purchase, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Ashington and Bedlington
Buying property in Blyth
A town in Northumberland, Blyth is known for its wind farm and harbour. Major employers include the Port of Blyth and various energy companies. It is served by bus links to Newcastle.
Council Tax in Blyth (2023/24)
Blyth is in Northumberland County Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,498.42 |
| B | £1,748.15 |
| C | £1,997.89 |
| D | £2,247.63 |
| E | £2,747.10 |
| F | £3,246.58 |
| G | £3,746.05 |
| H | £4,495.26 |
What do Blyth conveyancing solicitors do?
A conveyancer will address all the legal details of the transaction. Your solicitor will order property searches, raise questions for the seller's solicitor, review the lease (if applicable) and fulfil post-completion formalities, such as registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Blyth conveyancing solicitors would also undertake searches related to protected areas like Northumberland National Park and other AONB.
Buying with a mortgage?
When buying with the help of a mortgage, it is a requirement for your solicitor to also act for your bank or building society.
Panel approval means your solicitor can represent the interests of your chosen mortgage provider.Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of banks and building societies, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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When you purchase a property in a Blyth conservation area, your solicitor will check for restrictions on how you can use the property, which could include street appearance restrictions or parking issues. Conservation areas in Blyth and across the Northumberland local authority include Netherwitton, Kirkwhelpington and Alnwick.Conservation areas
There exist around 500,000 listed properties in England and Wales - around 6,610 of which are in Northumberland County Council. Blyth listed buildings include: Buying and owning a listed property is not for the faint-hearted. Our expert solicitor panel will clarify the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Examples include consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property, and a requirement to use original or historically appropriate materials. Read more:Buying a listed building
Leasehold property
Purchasing a leasehold house or flat is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential traps lying in wait for the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like and marriage value issues.
Your solicitor will look into all potential issues with the lease and report back to you.
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What you need to know about buying a leasehold property
Should I be wary of buying a leasehold house?
Should I buy a property with a short lease?
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Selling a house or flat in Blyth
The sale of a house or flat in Blyth will require your lawyer to first assemble all essential documents, including title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
Responsibilities include answering the buyer's solicitor's questions, addressing snags like a dispute with a neighbour and redeeming the mortgage.
To ensure a smooth transfer, your conveyancing solicitor will also work with both sides, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
Yes, that's correct, it can take considerably longer to complete the legal work on leasehold properties, compared to freehold conveyancing.
The buyer's solicitor will need to review these documents, including a copy of the freehold property's buildings insurance. Delays are usually the result of the time needed by the solicitor to gather this paperwork.
It can take weeks to collect these details if the landlord or managing agent is slow or difficult to contact, so the seller's solicitor should get this underway even before a sale has been agreed.
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Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage in Blyth
The official base rate is 4.5% (16 March, 2025)
Before appointing a solicitor, verify your chosen mortgage lender's legal panel includes your conveyancing solicitor.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the panels of almost all banks and building societies, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Leeds Building Society or taking out a guarantor mortgage from Coventry Building Society, our experienced conveyancing team can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are tax planning for the future, gifting a property or buying out an ex-partner after a separation, you'll need the help of a transfer of equity specialist. Your conveyancer will deal with the legal work for a low, fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in Blyth?
Solicitors' fees
These fees are what your conveyancing solicitor charges you for the work they complete on your behalf. Your solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes.
Disbursements
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, including Local authority searches, Stamp Duty or an indemnity policy.
Check for hidden costs
Watch out for additional charges, when comparing quotes. Some firms set out additional charges in their terms and conditions. This can lead to an inflated final bill.
