Conveyancing in South Shields
Conveyancing involves the legal work and documentation required to transfer a property from the seller to the buyer. If you need a solicitor for conveyancing in South Shields, we can help you with fast & proactive conveyancing from a national panel of conveyancing specialists.
We have years of experience helping homemovers in South Shields and throughout South Tyneside 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, North Shields, Sunderland, Wallsend and Whitley Bay
Buying property in South Shields
A coastal town in Tyne and Wear at the mouth of the River Tyne in North East England, South Shields is known for its beautiful beaches and rich maritime history. The town is home to the Arbeia Roman Fort and Museum, the South Shields Museum & Art Gallery, and a range of parks and outdoor spaces.
With a Metro system providing services to Newcastle and Sunderland, and easy access to the A19 and A1(M), South Shields offers good transport links. The town offers a blend of coastal living and city convenience and has a population of approximately 75,000.
Council Tax in South Shields (2023/24)
South Shields 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 will my solicitor do?
For the purchase of a house or flat, the solicitor will handle the legal aspects of buying a home. This means performing due diligence on the property purchase, like obtaining searches from authorities including South Tyneside Council, raising questions about how the seller has used the property and ensuring necessary funds are correctly transferred.
In addition to standard searches, South Shields conveyancing solicitors may carry out searches for historic mining and industrial activity and flood risk.
Buying a property with a mortgage?
If you are purchasing property with a mortgage, your solicitor will check the property to confirm that the property is worth the loan that your lender will provide.
If your conveyancing solicitor isn't accepted on your mortgage provider's panel, it could take weeks longer to buy your house.Over 100 building societies, banks and lenders have approved our chosen partner solicitors, so we can help you complete your South Shields transaction smoothly.
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When purchasing a house or flat in a conservation area, your solicitor or licensed conveyancer will check for planning approval issues, e.g. missing consents for landscaping or paint and colour scheme restrictions. Conservation areas in South Shields and the South Tyneside local authority include Westoe, East Boldon, Cleadon Hills, Mariners' Cottages and Hebburn Hall.Conservation areas
There exist around half a million listed properties in England and Wales - around 200 of which are in South Tyneside Metropolitan Borough Council. South Shields listed buildings include: Listed buildings come with complex rules that the owner must adhere to. Examples of the obligations placed upon listed building owners include a duty to maintain the exterior appearance, and consent required for energy efficient alterations. Our experienced panel of solicitors will offer guidance on the legal duties your ownership will impose. Read more:Buying a listed building
New Build Conveyancing
The conveyancing process for purchasing a new build in South Shields can be complicated compared to other types of conveyancing.
A solicitor in South Shields will need to be qualified to handle things like ensuring that new build mortgage conditions are met, checking planning conditions have been fulfilled and registering ownership with warranty providers, including NHBC Buildmark, Advantage HCI and Protek.
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Selling a property in South Shields
For the sale of a property in South Shields, your lawyer will prepare vital paperwork, including ID forms and the title deeds.
The conveyancer will address potential issues, reply to the buyer's solicitor's inquiries and handle the mortgage redemption.
The solicitor will also communicate effectively with all parties, like estate agents, landlords and lenders, so the sale of your property completes quickly.
Could the sale of a leasehold property be delayed?
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Remortgaging a property in South Shields
Latest Bank of England base rate now at 5.25% (17 January, 2025)
You should check your remortgage solicitor's lender panel status before you instruct.
Our remortgage panel solicitors are on the legal panels of over 100 building societies and banks, so whether you are switching to a 5-year fixed rate from Virgin Money or taking out a tracker mortgage from Swansea Building Society, our panel solicitors will make the process as simple and stress-free as possible.
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Transfer of equity
If you are looking to make changes to the ownership of your home, whether you are buying out a joint owner, inheritance tax planning or gifting a share of a property, a transfer of equity is required.
Your solicitor will handle the legal side for a fixed fee.
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How much does conveyancing cost in South Shields?
Legal fees
These fees are what your 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, that you pay when the property transaction is complete.
Disbursements (costs payable to third parties)
Your conveyancing quote should also itemise required third-party costs, or disbursements, such as Stamp Duty and Land Registry fees.
Check what's included in your quote
Beware of hidden charges not mentioned in the initial conveyancing quote, if you are comparing quotes. Some solicitors' quotes include additional fees in their terms and conditions. This can lead to a total cost that's much higher than the initial quote.
