It is is a decade since I acquired my property in Blaydon On Tyne. Conveyancing lawyers have recently been retained on the sale but I can't track down my title deeds. Is this a major issue?

You need not be too concerned. First there is a chance that the deeds will be with the lender or they may be in the possession of the solicitor who handled your purchase. Secondly the likelihood is that the title will be recorded at the land registry and you will be able to prove you own the property by your conveyancing lawyers acquiring current official copies of the land registers. Almost all conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne involves registered property but in the unlikely event that your property is not registered it adds to the complexity but is resolvable.

My wife and I are buying a house in Blaydon On Tyne. It might be a silly question but how we can trust a lawyer? On the day of competition we have to deposit our life savings into their account. What protection do we have from them run away with our monies?

Be assured that all money in a Solicitors client account is 100% safe, and even if your Solicitor ran off with it, the Law Society would reimburse you fully.

My bid for a property was accepted at auction in Blaydon On Tyne. Conveyancing is necessary. What happens now?

Now that you have legally committed yourself to purchase you must hire the services of a conveyancing lawyer soon as you are faced with a tight a fixed date to complete the transaction. An auction property will have an associated auction pack. This should include evidence of title and search results. Where you are dealing with leasehold property the legal pack may contain a copy of the lease, management information and a sellers leasehold information form and other conveyancing documentation pertinent to a leasehold property. You need to hand this to the solicitor instructed by you as soon as possible. Do make sure that your finances are organised to complete on the on the contractual date .

I have finally had an offer on a flat in Blaydon On Tyne accepted, the vendors do nevertheless have an associated purchase. The sellers have put an offer on a property, but it’s not been accepted yet, and are looking at other properties booked. I have chosen a bricks and mortar conveyancing solicitor in Blaydon On Tyne. What do I do now? At what point should I apply for the mortgage with Aldermore?

It is normal to have concerns where there is a chain as you are unlikely to want to be too out of pocket prematurely (mortgage application is in the region of £1k, then valuation, Blaydon On Tyne conveyancing search costs, etc). First, you should check that your lawyer is on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Regarding the subsequent stages this very much depends on the circumstances of your case, attraction to the property and on the state of the market. In a rising market some purchasers will apply for a home loan with Aldermore and arrange for the valuation and only if it was satisfactory would they ask their solicitor to proceed with the conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 affect my business property in Blaydon On Tyne and how can your lawyers assist?

The particular law that you refer to gives security of tenure to business lessees, granting the right to make a request to court for a new tenancy and continue in occupation at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refrain from granting a lease renewal and the rules are involved. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing firms who use the act to your advantage and handle your commercial conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne

I am using a search engine for the phrase cheap conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne it brings up many property lawyersin the area. With so much choice what is the best way to find the suitable property lawyer for purchase transaction?

The ideal way of finding the right conveyancer is through a personal referral, so ask friends and family who have purchased a property in Blaydon On Tyne or the respected estate agent or financial adviser. Costs for conveyancing in Blaydon On Tyne vary, so it's advisable to obtain at least three quotes from different conveyancers. Make sure that you clarify that the fees are fixed.

We are thinking of instructing an online conveyancing practitioner as opposed to a Blaydon On Tyne conveyancing firm. Am I making a mistake?

Advantages do exist in having the option visit a local Blaydon On Tyne conveyancing solicitor such as

• signing documents same day
• sometimes being able to speak to someone face-to-face can make a huge difference, particularly for more complex transactions
• the ability to raise concerns if matters go pear-shaped

When comparing estimates, look out for hidden extras. The majority decent Blaydon On Tyne high street solicitors give an all-inclusive price. Often online companies seem to offer discounted prices, but have burried 'extras' in the fine print.