I am in need of a conveyancer. Do I opt for an online conveyancer rather than a family Tynemouth conveyancing lawyer?

Existing third party relationships is an important consideration when choosing conveyancing lawyers. Tynemouth conveyancers enjoy long term relationships with mortgage brokers and selling, local authorities, surveyors and other law firms meaning the whole process is going to be much smoother for you. Having a wealth of intelligence of the local area is an advantage.

I had intended to instruct a property lawyer in Tynemouth for our house move. Our financial adviser has since advised us that our bank Barclays won't deal with them. Why is this not regarded as unfair competition?

A mortgage company can require a panel conveyancer act for it. Borrowers are expected to meet the cost of this. Please make use of our tool to choose a solicitor to conduct conveyancing in Tynemouth on the Barclays member panel.

Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that may affect a commercial premises in Tynemouth?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Tynemouth will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers spend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Tynemouth. The report sets out definitive information on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Tynemouth.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Tynemouth it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Tynemouth commercial conveyancing transactions as well as present a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not conducted for domestic conveyancing in Tynemouth.

Given that I will soon spend £400,000 on a property in Tynemouth I wish to have a conversation with the lawyer about myhome move prior to giving the go ahead to the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - it is our preference to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the lawyer who will be carrying out your conveyancing in Tynemouth.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique individual, not a case number. The solicitors that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are provided with for residential conveyancing in Tynemouth should be the figure that you end up paying.

I am a negotiator for a reputable estate agent office in Tynemouth where we have witnessed a number of flat sales jeopardised as a result of leases having less than 80 years remaining. I have received inconsistent advice from local Tynemouth conveyancing firms. Please can you confirm whether the owner of a flat can instigate the lease extension formalities for the purchaser on completion of the sale?

As long as the seller has been the owner for at least 2 years it is possible, to serve a Section 42 notice to commence the lease extension process and assign the benefit of the notice to the purchaser. The benefit of this is that the buyer need not have to wait 2 years for a lease extension. Both sets of lawyers will agree to form of assignment. The assignment has to be done before, or at the same time as completion of the sale.

Alternatively, it may be possible to agree the lease extension with the freeholder either before or after the sale. If you are informally negotiating there are no rules and so you cannot insist on the landlord agreeing to grant an extension or transferring the benefit of an agreement to the buyer.

I inherited a basement flat in Tynemouth, conveyancing having been completed 3 years ago. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Similar properties in Tynemouth with over 90 years remaining are worth £216,000. The average or mid-range amount of ground rent is £50 invoiced annually. The lease finishes on 21st October 2094

You have 69 years remaining on your lease the likely cost is going to range between £9,500 and £11,000 as well as plus your own and the landlord's "reasonable" professional fees.

The figure that we have given is a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we cannot give you the actual costs in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. You should not use this information in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There may be additional concerns that need to be taken into account and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. You should not move forward placing reliance on this information without first seeking the advice of a professional.