"You can maximise your chance of hassle-free Conveyancing in Northumberland with area contacts and know-how. Fridaysmove-recommended Solicitors maintain close links with relevant local authorities. Issues frequently arising in the region are also taken into consideration, thanks to this local expertise.

We have assisted home movers throughout Northumberland, including Conveyancing in NE18, NE46, NE47, NE64, NE65, NE70, NE71, TD12, TD15."

Local issues considered by Northumberland Conveyancing Solicitors:

Council Tax Rates in Northumberland

The sellers conveyancing solicitor will confirm the council tax banding and rates for the house or flat being sold. Northumberland Council Tax rates are set by Northumberland Council. 2012/13 bandings are* -

• Band A - £1003
• Band B - £1170
• Band C - £1337
• Band D - £1504
• Band E - £1839
• Band F - £2173
• Band G - £2507
• Band H - £3009

*Source - www.communities.gov.uk

Fridaysmove property lawyers in Northumberland are on all UK mortgage lender panels, including:

What are the consequences if your solicitor is not on your lender's panel?

Lenders maintain panels of law firms to perform mortgage legal work. While these panels were once open, allowing any firm to join, that is no longer the case. Lenders have also reduced the size of their panels, setting more restrictive criteria for membership. In order to proceed where your lawyer is not on a mortgage lender' s panel, you have the following options; you can either select a different lender or solicitor. It is possible to continue with your original choices, but your lender will expect you to pay for the legal costs relating to the mortgage. Bear in mind that it is usually more efficient and less expensive for the same firm act for you and your lender. If you decide to instruct another firm because they are on your lender's panel, you should bear in mind the following:

• The new firm might charge more or may charge additional fees.
• You might still have to pay your old firm for work they have already completed.
• The new firm may have no knowledge of the Northumberland area.

Does your Northumberland purchase qualify for Stamp Duty Relief?

Regions within Northumberland have been qualified as 'disadvantaged areas' eligible for stamp duty relief. Areas designated are identified by local government ward or electoral divisions. These wards do not always coincide with postcode districts, so the postcode search tool cannot always be relied on. Above this limit of £150k, nationwide rates apply regardless of whether the property is located within a disadvantaged area. That said, for any purchase below £150,000, it is worth making a simple postcode search to find out if a property is in a Disadvantaged area. This relief is not generally available on commercial property, but some relief may be available for 'mixed use' premises such as a shop with a flat above.