Conveyancing in Hebburn
Conveyancing is the legal work that ensures property is transferred from a seller to a buyer. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Hebburn, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Hebburn and throughout South Tyneside with buying, selling, buy-to-let, Help to Buy, Right to Buy, shared ownership, new build, leasehold, lease extensions, remortgage and transfer of equity.
Other areas covered: Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne and Sunderland
Buying property in Hebburn
A town in Tyne and Wear, Hebburn is known for its Hebburn Town F.C., Hebburn Reservoir, and the nearby Jarrow. Hebburn has a metro station, providing links to Newcastle and Sunderland. Hebburn has a population of approximately 19,000.
Council Tax in Hebburn (2023/24)
Hebburn is in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,393.87 |
| B | £1,626.18 |
| C | £1,858.50 |
| D | £2,090.81 |
| E | £2,555.43 |
| F | £3,020.06 |
| G | £3,484.68 |
| H | £4,181.62 |
What does a property lawyer do?
A solicitor oversees all post-offer aspects of purchasing a house or flat, and helps you with the legal aspect of the transaction.
Your lawyer will perform required due diligence, like raising enquires of the seller, applying for searches from local authorities (e.g. South Tyneside Council) and registering your property at HMLR.
In addition to standard searches, Hebburn conveyancing solicitors could also undertake searches for historic mining and industrial activity and flood risk.
Are you buying with a mortgage?
During the house buying process, your solicitor also has to take care of legal matters for the mortgage lender. Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can act for your lender.
Over 100 banks and specialist lenders have approved our chosen panel solicitors, so we can help you complete your Hebburn transaction smoothly.
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When purchasing a property in a Hebburn conservation area, your lawyer will check for planning approval issues, which could include lack of consent for an outbuilding or paint and colour scheme restrictions. Conservation areas in Hebburn and across the South Tyneside local authority include Cleadon, Mariners' Cottages, Westoe, Whitburn and Monkton.Conservation areas
There exist around half a million listed buildings across the country, 200 of which are in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. Listed buildings in and near to Hebburn include: Owning a listed building brings its own set of challenges. Our expert solicitor panel will advise you on the additional legal obligations your planned listed building purchase will entail. Examples include use of traditional methods and materials for maintenance, required consent for landscaping and an obligation to preserve or restore original windows and doors. Read more:Buying a listed building
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Selling a property in Hebburn
For the sale of a Hebburn home, your conveyancing solicitor will prepare the necessary documentation, such as the title deeds and assorted property information forms, and help you complete these forms.
The duties of a seller's solicitor includes responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and dealing with complications like a missing electrical installation certificate.
Your lawyer will coordinate with both sides, like agents, managing agents and lenders, so the sale of your property completes as soon as possible.
Does a leasehold property take longer to sell?
Yes, that's correct, it can take much longer to complete the legal work on leasehold properties, compared to the sale of a freehold property.
The solicitor acting for the buyer will need to review this leasehold-related paperwork, including management company information. The time needed by your lawyer to get these documents together is commonly the source of delays.
Your lawyer should get this underway even before a sale has been agreed, because these details can take a long time to gather if the agent responsible for managing the property is slow or difficult to contact.
Read more:
Selling a leasehold flat? What to do before going on the market
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgaging
The Bank of England's current base rate is 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
Before you instruct a remortgage solicitor, your solicitor must be able to act for your chosen mortgage lender.
Our partner panel solicitors are panel members for all major lenders. Whether you are changing to a 5-year fixed rate with Bank of Ireland or moving to a variable rate mortgage with Swansea Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transferring Equity
If you are intending to change the ownership shares of your property, whether you are estate planning, gifting a share of a property or buying out an ex-partner, you will need to transfer equity. Your property lawyer will handle the legal side for a guaranteed fixed fee.
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Transfer of equity Stamp Duty calculator
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What are typical Hebburn conveyancing fees?
When comparing solicitors' fees, conveyancing quotes may include several unfamiliar terms and concepts:
Conveyancing fees
Conveyancing fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the work they complete on your behalf. The quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements
Disbursements are additional costs on top of your conveyancing solicitor's fees for third-party costs incurred on your behalf. Examples of disbursements include Stamp Duty and property searches.
Read the terms and conditions
Some firms may set out extra costs in their terms and conditions, resulting in a final bill that is higher than the original quote. Double-check for additional fees or charges, if you are comparing conveyancing quotes.
