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Whatever your property challenge, we can solve it.Selling a property in South Shields
Your conveyancing solicitor's role, when selling a property in South Shields, will include:- Draft contracts – Your solicitor drafts the initial legal contract to be sent to the buyer's solicitor.
- Responding to enquiries – your solicitor responds to any questions the buyer's solicitor may have (this is where you'll find out if you are missing documents which can cause delays to your sale).
- Investigating issues – your solicitor may need to complete further investigation to try and satisfy them.
- Exchange contracts – once the buyer's solicitor has satisfied their enquiries, contracts are finalised and exchanged
- Day of completion – your solicitor receives the money for the sale, discharges the mortgage (if required), pays the estate agent, deducts their fee and then sends the net sale proceeds to you.
- Post completion – your solicitor receives the DS1 discharge documents and, when leasehold, settles your liabilities for ground rent and service charges.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for selling a property in South Shields starts from £723 INC VAT.
Buying a property in South Shields
- Draft contracts – Your solicitor reviews the draft contract sent by the seller's solicitor.
- Raising enquiries – your solicitor will ask the seller's solicitor questions based on the contract, title, and property documents to protect you from any nasty surprises.
- Exchange contracts – once your solicitor is satisfied in their enquiries, they agree with the seller to finalise and exchange contracts
- Day of completion – on the day of completion, your solicitor transfers the money for the sale.
- Post completion – following completion, your solicitor makes an application to the Land Registry to register you as the new owner.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for buying a property in South Shields starts from £723 INC VAT.
Add or remove someone from a property title in South Shields
With a Transfer of Equity, you can buy someone out of a shared property and remove them from the title, or add someone to the title, making them a joint owner.This service includes:
- Solicitors fees including ID checks, office copies
- Land Registration fees
- (if party being removed) ID1 Form verification fee
- (if mortgage) Change of mortgage fee
- (if leasehold) Notice fee to freeholder
If someone is giving up their share of the property for less than market value, they may be required to get independent legal advice, which will be an additional expense.
Switch your mortgage deal in South Shields
Your remortgage solicitor will perform all the necessary checks, review your new mortgage offer, and update the Land Registry post-completion.The process is similar to when you purchase but should take less time, as the solicitor doesn't need to raise any legal enquiries.
If you own a leasehold property, your solicitor must carry out extra work to investigate the lease terms.
Our conveyancing solicitors' cost for a remortgage in South Shields starts at £363 INC VAT INC VAT.
Purchase the next chunk of your equity
When you're ready to buy the next chunk of the equity in your shared ownership property, a conveyancer will be required to handle:- The bank transfer;
- obtaining a mortgage redemption statement from your existing lender;
- receiving your new mortgage offer and confirming the lender terms;
- receiving the memorandum of staircasing;
- handling completion;
- filing SDLT form (if required); and
- registration at the Land Registry.
If you need to add someone to the legal title, you will need to pay an additional fee for a transfer of equity.
Paying off your Help to Buy equity loan
You'll need a solicitor to:- Receive redemption letter;
- review title for ownership and restrictions;
- obtain Authority to Complete;
- draft a deed of postponement for your current lender;
- handling completion;
- bank transfer; and
- if repaid in full, removal of the loan restriction at the Land Registry.
Price based on a freehold with the loan being repaid in full using savings.
Why buy a home in South Shields?
South Shields is a major seaside town in Tyne and Wear, near the towns of Newcastle and Sunderland. It is famous for being a coastal resort with beautiful beaches and seafront entertainment facilities including an amusement park, a skate complex, a bowling alley, a bar, an Italian restaurant, and live performance venues. The town also has an elaborate network of cycling trails for those who love riding along nature spots.
South Tyneside District Hospital, Harton Ln, South Shields NE34 0PL
Palmer Community Hospital, Wear St, Jarrow NE32 3UX
North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Ln, Tyne and Wear, North Shields NE29 8NH
Palmer Community Hospital, Wear St, Jarrow NE32 3UX
North Tyneside General Hospital, Rake Ln, Tyne and Wear, North Shields NE29 8NH
South Shields is strategically connected to the A194(M) road network and other towns in Tyne and Wear. Train transportation is provided by the Tyne and Wear Metro, which also serves other towns like Newcastle and Gateshead. There is also a regular ferry service on the River Tyne which takes passengers to North Shields.
Distance to Airports from South Shields
Distance to Airports from South Shields
| Airport | Miles by car |
| Newcastle Airport | 21.8 miles |
| Durham Tees Valley Airport | 39.7 miles |
| Leeds Bradford Airport | 94.4 miles |
Harton Academy, Lisle Road South Shields NE34 6DL
St Wilfrid's RC College, Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0QA
Kings Priory School, Huntington Place Tynemouth North Shields NE30 4RF
St Wilfrid's RC College, Temple Park Road South Shields NE34 0QA
Kings Priory School, Huntington Place Tynemouth North Shields NE30 4RF
Conveyancing Solicitors in and around South Shields
Our South Shields conveyancing solicitors can help you with your conveyance locally or in any of the surrounding areas including Newcastle upon Tyne, Sunderland, Durham, Consett, Hartlepool, Auckland and Stockton-on-tees.
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
We have a number of offices throughout England and Wales so you can find a solicitor near you.
Recently completed properties in South Shields:
- Young Close, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9FF
- Masefield Drive, South Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE34 9LU
- Gloucester Way, Jarrow, Tyne & Wear, NE32 4UA
- Abbots Way, North Shields, Tyne And Wear, NE29 8LX
- Warkworth Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne And Wear, NE28 9HZ
New build developers and developments in the area:
- Seymour Court – Ambleside Avenue, Southshields.
Developed by McCarthy Stone.
South Shields Property Prices
| Average property price in South Shields | £152,149 |
| Population of South Shields | 76,498 |
Property price data is sourced from the Land Registry House Price Index by Conveyancing Solicitors South Shields.
Property Conveyancer near me
When you search for conveyancing solicitors near me you may well wonder about the title of the legal professional you're looking to hire. Would property solicitors near me be more appropriate? How about just 'conveyancer near me'?Day-to-day, the vast majority of legal tasks required for a house move are carried out by several different people termed 'paralegals' and/or 'property conveyancers'. These terms refer to the fact that these professionals do not have formal membership - and qualifications - required to be either a solicitor, licensed conveyancer or legal executive.
Many of these individuals have many years of experience and keep your costs down by skilfully completing work at a lower rate than the solicitor who oversees the case, takes ultimate responsibility and signs-off the work.
Licensed conveyancers receive their accreditation from the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. They are quite distinct from conveyancers/paralegals in that they are officially qualified. You can think of them overall as people who act as qualified solicitors but purely in the conveyancing arena.
In contrast, a qualified solicitor acting in the conveyancing field has the general training that a solicitor has - e.g. in employment law - but has chosen to specialise in conveyancing. They have to be a member of the Law Society in order to practise.
In contrast, a qualified solicitor acting in the conveyancing field has the general training that a solicitor has - e.g. in employment law - but has chosen to specialise in conveyancing. They have to be a member of the Law Society in order to practise.
Why choose SAM Conveyancing Solicitors in South Shields?
Whether you're buying, selling, remortgaging, extending a lease, staircasing shared ownership, or paying off your help to buy loan, you'll need a conveyancer to handle the legal side of things. With SAM you get the benefit of dedicated conveyancing executive who'll guide you through the process, from start to finish, at no extra cost. Available Monday to Saturday to answer all your questions, we'll bridge the gap between you and your solicitor, with regular updates in plain English.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors South Shields has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the South Shields conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
We have hand selected some of the best conveyancing solicitors South Shields has to offer, which are backed by a no sale no fee guarantee and the South Shields conveyancing fee we quote is broken down so you can see exactly what your quote includes. What we quote you is the fixed price you will pay for the agreed work. No unpleasant surprises.
You'll also benefit form our state of the art Online Conveyancing Process to track your progress and next steps along the way.
Affordable Housing Schemes
There are a number of affordable housing schemes in South Shields to help make buying a property more achievable. The work is more complex and we have specialist conveyancing solicitors to handle the following:
- Shared Ownership Solicitors
- Right to Buy Solicitors South Shields - speak to South Tyneside Council to find out if you are eligible
- Discount Market Sale South Shields - check with South Tyneside Council if they are running a DMS scheme
Property Solicitors South Shields
You can rest assured that you're in good hands with our Conveyancing Solicitors South Shields. They are skilled and experienced with complex transactions from a simple purchase for a property in South Shields to a Sale and Purchase of a shared ownership property, executing a Deed of Trust simultaneously.
Are you buying or selling a short lease in South Shields?
If there are 80 years or less on the South Shields leasehold, it will be harder to mortgage. Whether you're buying or selling, you should consider extending the lease, which may be done before, during, or in some cases after the transaction.Our specialist leasehold solicitors South Shields have vast experience handling the extension of a short lease for the buyer or the seller, speak to a SAM advisor to get an inclusive fixed fee quote for leasehold conveyancing or share of freehold conveyancing today. Property Challenges Solved.
Frequently Asked Questions: Conveyancing Solicitors South Shields
Average conveyancing fees in London can be slightly higher than the rest of the country. Depending on the price of the property and the complexity of the transaction you could pay several hundred to a couple of thousand pounds. Our conveyancing fees in South Shields start at £723 INC VAT.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote, tailored to your requirements.
Fill in our easy online form for a fixed quote, tailored to your requirements.
It's not necessary to have a local conveyancing solicitor as the process is the same throughout England and Wales. You should prioritise service and efficiency over proximity to South Shields, when choosing your conveyancing solicitor.
There are many factors which can delay conveyancing in South Shields. A very simple transaction can be completed in less than two months, but the average is closer to 12-16 weeks.
CQS Accreditation
All our panel solicitors are CQS accredited. You can trust the Conveyancing Quality Scheme for the highest standards of conveyancing.Fixed Fee
Don't bother with an 'estimate' fee. You want to make sure that your total fee is fixed (they can't charge you more later) and it includes all the necessary components. We build your quote based on each of the costs involved in a standard transaction based on the information you give us, with no sneaky extra fees. If you have additional requirements, speak with a helpful team member to ensure everything you need is covered within your quote.No Sale No Fee
Choose a conveyancing solicitor in South Shields who offers a No Sale No Fee Guarantee, like ours. If your first sale or purchase falls through, the money you've spent with us will go toward your next one. Terms apply.Reviews
Check out their reviews to be sure they provide a good service and meet their timescales.Communication
Not knowing what is going on is the most frustrating thing for a client. Many solicitors are too busy doing legal work to answer all their clients call for updates. With SAM Conveyancing, you'll have a dedicated conveyancing executive available Monday to Saturday. They'll keep you in the loop on progress, translate the legal jargon, chase your solicitor when required and email you about milestones.Value
Get a fully comprehensive quote covering all your needs so you can accurately compare your options to ensure you're paying a good price. Online conveyancing is just as safe as you protect your data on the internet, as you would in any other transaction. Online conveyancing means speedier turnaround times on documents, more convenient meetings and lower running costs for the firm. We pass our savings on to you.
Yes, if you're buying and selling at the same time, the same conveyancing solicitor can handle both transactions, which will save you money, as you'll only have to do the 'new client' admin once.
1. Get a mortgage in principle
Know what you can afford to save wasting time on any false-starts.2. Instruct your conveyancing solicitor before you make your offer
Waiting till after your offer is accepted can delay your transaction. As early as possible, inform them of any details, such as gifted deposits. Using an online service cuts down on snail mail delays and waiting for physical meetings, which can be conducted by video call.3. Apply for your mortgage quickly
As soon as your offer is accepted, you can submit your application. An independent broker can help speed this along.4. Order your searches and surveys
Ordering these early can speed up your conveyancing process, especially if local authorities face delays. However, it is usually considered prudent to time this with the rest of your chain if a transaction falls through.5. Get your building insurance ready
You'll need insurance from the exchange so research & compare insurance quotes, once your solicitor is instructed.6. Paperwork (When selling)
Ensure you have your paperwork, including energy performance & FENSA certificates.
Tyne and Wear is a metropolitan county which came into existence in 1974. It is made up of 5 metropolitan boroughs; South Tyneside, North Tyneside, the City of Newcastle upon Tyne, Gateshead and the City of Sunderland. Adjacent counties include Northumberland and County Durham. Prior to 1974, the county's area straddled the River Tyne, with the north side in Northumberland and the south side in Durham. The most populated area in the county is the city of Newcastle upon Tyne, which used to be synonymous with shipbuilding. Among many places of interest in the county are Antony Gormley's famous 'Angel of the North' statue and the Beamish Museum (both in Gateshead), Hadrian's Wall, Jesmond Dene Park, The Biscuit Factory and the Laing Art Gallery (all in Newcastle), Segedunum Roman Fort & Museum, Wallsend and St Mary's Island bird reserve (all in North Tyneside) and the Museum and Winter Gardens in Sunderland.
There are 2 motorways in the county, the A1(M) and A194(M) and numerous trunk roads. The main transport hub is Newcastle, which offers fast, direct railway services to London King's Cross (duration around 3 hours) and many other major conurbations.
Coal was discovered in the area in 1234 and Newcastle became the first coal port in the world. The Gateshead Millennium Bridge in Gateshead is the first rotating bridge ever built in the world. Italian Revolutionary Giuseppe Garibaldi lived in Tyneside for a few months on his way to foment the Italian irredentist movement. He lived in Tynemouth and Blaydon, and the garibaldi biscuit was invented by local bakers to commemorate his stay!
*Mortgage lenders choose which solicitors they will or won't work with. Our panel solicitors are on 99% of mortgage lender panels. Our panel solicitors are currently not on the panel for Kent Reliance (when buying through Shared Ownership) and the Islamic Development Bank. Tell us who your lender is and we will assign you an approved panel solicitor.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
**Our panel of solicitors are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority and conveyancing work is accredited with the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.
***No Sale No Fee applies to any sale or purchase quote except auction and right to buy. Read our No Sale No Fee Policy.
What are the conveyancing costs?
South Shields Conveyancing Solicitor fees vary between online conveyancing solicitors, high street conveyancers or housing solicitors introduced by your estate agent.
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
The actual conveyancing costs, outside of the legal work, should be fixed, including:
For buyers: stamp duty, land registration, property searches, ID searches and leasehold charges (if buying a leasehold property).
For sellers: office copies, title plan and management information (if selling a leasehold property).
Make sure to budget for all of the above conveyancing costs and to get a fixed fee conveyancing quote from several firms, to compare value.
Making the right choice of solicitor is key to the whole process:
How can you avoid being gazumped?
Gazumping is still a persistent problem in England & Wales' property market. It's pretty awful to have set your heart on a property you've had an offer accepted on only for the seller to pull out before exchange of contracts. The question is, what can you do about it?
One possible solution is to get an Exclusivity Agreement with a non-refundable deposit. You agree one with your seller at the point you have your offer accepted and then the seller can't accept higher offers.
These can slow down the conveyancing process, however, as both your and the other side's solicitor will want to review exactly what's being agreed.
Call us on 0207 112 5388 if you'd like to discuss this option and to find out more, click on 4 ways to protect yourself from being gazumped
You are also protected from the legal costs of your sale falling through by our No Sale No Fee Conveyancing (click to find out more).
