Conveyancing in Seaham
Conveyancing describes the legal transfer of property ownership, and includes all the administrative and legal work carried out by a solicitor. If you're looking for a conveyancing solicitor in Seaham, you're in the right place. Get a fast & proactive solicitor from a nationwide panel of conveyancing experts.
We have helped clients in Seaham and throughout Durham 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: Darlington, Durham, Halifax and Stockton On Tees
Buying property in Seaham
Seaham, a small town in County Durham, offers an attractive coastal lifestyle, being home to a picturesque harbour and a variety of beaches. It's famous for sea glass, and collecting it from the beach is a favourite pastime. Seaham's bustling town centre offers a range of shopping and dining options, and the area benefits from strong transport links to Sunderland and Durham. The charming blend of coast and countryside makes Seaham a highly desirable place to live, and it has a population of approximately 21,000.
Council Tax in Seaham (2023/24)
Seaham is in Durham County Council.
| Band | Amount |
|---|---|
| A | £1,544.09 |
| B | £1,801.43 |
| C | £2,058.78 |
| D | £2,316.13 |
| E | £2,830.83 |
| F | £3,345.52 |
| G | £3,860.22 |
| H | £4,632.26 |
What do Seaham conveyancing solicitors do?
During a property purchase, a lawyer will take care of the technical side of buying a home. They will carry out comprehensive due diligence on the property, including raising enquires, ordering searches from authorities such as Durham UA and registering your ownership of the property.
Further to the standard checks and searches, Seaham conveyancing solicitors would also undertake coal mining searches due to the history of the Durham coalfield.
Are you buying a property with a mortgage?
If you are getting a mortgage, your solicitor will also need to act for your bank or building society.
Acceptance on a lender's panel means your solicitor can act on behalf of your bank or building society.Our chosen panel lawyers have established relationships with the majority of lenders, facilitating a quicker completion of your transaction.
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Leasehold property
Almost all flats are leasehold. The conveyancing for leasehold property can take weeks more to complete than a freehold property as there is more work involved and there is greater complexity.
Causes of numerous delays can range from slow receipt of the managing agent information to an absent freeholder.
Our specialist leasehold solicitor team complete the legal work for 100's of leasehold purchases each month. Our proactive approach means fewer obstacles.
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Selling property in Seaham
When you're looking to sell a house or flat in Seaham, you can expect your solicitor to first prepare the necessary documentation, including the contract of sale and the TA6 and TA10 property information forms, and will help you answer these forms.
Their duties entail responding to the buyer's solicitor's enquiries and handling obstacles like absence of easement.
In order to facilitate a faster completion, the solicitor will also communicate effectively with the other parties, such as agents, managing agents and lenders.I am selling a leasehold property in Seaham - what do I need to know?
The legal work for a leasehold flat or house is much more difficult than for a freehold house.
The complexities of leasehold mean conveyancing solicitors in Seaham will need to conduct additional tasks. This can involve collating all relevant freeholder information, through to a copy of the lease.
To reduce leasehold-related delays, It is recommended that the seller instruct a conveyancer as soon as possible.
Conveyancing for selling a property
Remortgage conveyancing
The current Bank of England base rate is 4.5% (30 April, 2025)
Before you instruct, your solicitor needs to be able to act on your mortgage lender's behalf.
We work with remortgage solicitors who are on the solicitor panels of over 100 mortgage lenders. Whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from National Westminster Bank or moving to a 3-year tracker rate with Aviva, our panel solicitors can guide you through the remortgage process.
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Seaham Transfer of equity
If you need to reduce or increase your ownership share of your home, whether you are adding a new partner, transferring the ownership of a property to your children or estate planning, a transfer of equity is required.
Your legal representative will deal with the legal work for a fixed fee.
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How much should I budget for conveyancing in Seaham?
It only takes a minute to get an online conveyancing quote, but knowing what's actually included can be complex.
Conveyancing legal fees
The conveyancing quote will detail the fees for the legal work, including VAT, to be paid when the conveyancing transaction completes. These legal fees are paid to your conveyancing solicitor for the legal work that they complete during your property transaction.
Disbursements (third party costs)
Your quote should also list any disbursements, which are costs paid to third parties on your behalf, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check what's included in your quote
When comparing quotes, watch out for additional charges. Some solicitors' quotes include extra costs in their terms and conditions. This can lead to an inflated final bill.
