We chose a high street firm for our conveyancing in Bedlington recently. Reviewing the Terms I noteI am responsible for fees even if the movedoes not happen. Should I go with them or use a web based conveyancing company promoting no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Bedlington?

Generally there is a compromise along the lines that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will generally be more expensive to cover those conveyances that do not go ahead. Please beware that such promotions tend not to protect you from expenditure e.g. Bedlington conveyancing search charges.

I have given 8 weeks notice to my existing landlord and have to leave my let out property in Bedlington by 3/11/2025. Conveyancing for my house purchase is underway. Can I complete in 5 weeks as don't want to have to move into short term accommodation?

The normal practice is not to serve notice for your tenancy unless you have exchanged. If you have not previously done so, update to your lawyer and urge them to they seek the assistance the sellers lawyers, try to get a realistic time scale from them that all parties will work towards

Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Bedlington even if I’m not purchasing or selling a house, for example where I intend to buy an office in Bedlington with a mortgage from Birmingham Midshires?

The service is primarily there to select residential conveyancing solicitors in Bedlington but we have recorded towards the bottom of this page some Bedlington commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the solicitors directly to establish if they can also act for Birmingham Midshires

I am buying a new build apartment in Bedlington. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build legal work.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Bedlington

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply evidence that the form of Lease proposed has been approved by the Land Registry. The Landlord must covenant to assume the management if the Management Company goes into liquidation or otherwise defaults in running the management scheme. Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified. Please supply a car parking plan.

Am I best advised to use a Bedlington conveyancing lawyer who is local to the property I am hoping to buy? We have a good friend who can deal with the legal work but they are based 300miles away.

The benefit of a local Bedlington conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, deliver your identification documents and pester them where appropriate. They will also have local knowledge which is a plus. That being said nothing is more important than finding someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who used your friend and the majority were happy that should outweigh using an unfamiliar Bedlington conveyancing lawyer just because they are local.