Conveyancing in Gateshead
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in Gateshead, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in Gateshead and throughout Tyne and Wear 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: Newcastle Upon Tyne, South Shields, Sunderland, Tynemouth and Wallsend
Buying property in Gateshead
Gateshead in Tyne and Wear lies on the opposite bank of the River Tyne to Newcastle and is joined to the latter by 7 bridges. This friendly town offers a wide choice of housing, from executive apartments to family homes and the council's local plan aims to deliver more than 11,000 homes over the next 15 years.
With world-class cultural and sporting venues, access to the beautiful North East coastline and countryside, and property prices 46% lower than the national average, Gateshead provides a high standard of living for its 120,000 residents.
Council Tax in Gateshead (2023/24)
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,554.64 |
| B | £1,813.74 |
| C | £2,072.85 |
| D | £2,331.96 |
| E | £2,850.17 |
| F | £3,368.39 |
| G | £3,886.60 |
| H | £4,663.92 |
What does a Gateshead conveyancing solicitor do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, the lawyer will take care of the technical side of the transaction. They will order property searches, raise enquires of the seller's solicitor, review the contract of sale and fulfil post-completion formalities, including paying Stamp Duty and registering the property ownership with the Land Registry.
Gateshead conveyancing solicitors may also undertake searches for historic mining and industrial activity and flood risk.
Are you buying a home with a mortgage?
If you are buying a house or flat with a mortgage, your solicitor will check the property to confirm that the property is worth the loan that your mortgage lender will provide.
If your conveyancer is not on your mortgage provider's panel, your purchase could take weeks longer to complete and cost you more in the process.
We work with conveyancers who can represent the vast majority of mortgage lenders, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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We can assist Gateshead home buyers with the legal work for:
There are about 500,000 listed buildings across the country, 269 of which are in Gateshead Metropolitan Borough Council. Gateshead listed buildings include: Buying a listed building is not a decision to be taken lightly. Our expert solicitor panel will offer guidance on the commitments a listed building owner must make. Examples include consent for any alterations that might change the character of the property, and an obligation to maintain the property's surroundings in a manner consistent with its historic character. Read more:Buying a listed building
You will need shared ownership conveyancing, when you buy a share in a property from a not-for-profit housing association. Shared ownership conveyancing is more complex, as all properties are leasehold and mortgage lenders' apply stricter criteria. With extensive specialist experience, our panel of specialist property lawyers will assist you with every step of the process.Buying a Shared Ownership property
Leasehold flats
Buying a leasehold property in the UK is significantly more complex than buying a freehold property. The many potential complications awaiting the unsuspecting buyer can include legally technical issues like unreasonable managing agent fees and onerous clauses in the lease.
Your conveyancing 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
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Selling property in Gateshead
When you're looking to sell a home in Gateshead, you can expect the solicitor to first compile key documents, including assorted property information forms and the sale contract.
The lawyer will resolve any potential issues and handle questions from the buyer's side. Your solicitor will also coordinate with all stakeholders, including estate agents and banks or building societies, so your transfer of ownership is completed without incident.
Is there anything to be aware of if selling a leasehold property in Gateshead?
The conveyancing process for a leasehold flat is much more specialised than it is for a freehold home.
The complex nature of leasehold property means that conveyancing solicitors in Gateshead must undertake additional work, which could include requesting an up-to-date service charge statement, through to a copy of the insurance policy schedule.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is highly recommended that the seller instruct a conveyancer as soon as is practicable.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing in Gateshead
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Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, you will need to check that your remortgage solicitor can act for your chosen lender.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are members of all major lenders' panels. Whether you are changing to a fixed rate mortgage with Nationwide or taking out a tracker mortgage from Holmesdale Building Society, we can help take care of the legal side.
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Transfer of equity
Whether you are dealing with inheritance tax planning, transferring the ownership of a property (in part or in full) to your children or taking over the share of another owner, you'll need a transfer of equity expert.
Your lawyer will handle all the required documentation and register the new interest at HM Land Registry for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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How much are conveyancing fees in Gateshead?
Conveyancing quotes often include costs that might be new to many:
Conveyancing legal fees
These fees are what your solicitor or conveyancer charges you for the legal services they provide on your behalf. Your conveyancing solicitor's quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, including Stamp Duty and property searches.
Check the T's & C's
Some solicitors' quotes may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a higher-than-expected final bill. Beware of extra fees, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
