"Whether you are buying or selling, awareness of local considerations will positively impact the likelihood of a successful sale or purchase. Fridaysmove's Sunderland Conveyancing team is able to employ their local knowledge to help you move home sooner. They are also cognisant of the issues and considerations native to the area.

We have assisted home movers throughout Sunderland, including Conveyancing in NE37, SR1, SR2, SR3, SR4, SR5, SR6."

Local issues considered by Sunderland Conveyancing Solicitors:

Searches

If your are planning to purchase a home in Sunderland a lawyer has to get Searches (Con 29 enquiries, LLC1 and Con29 Part 2). The Local Authority for Sunderland is Sunderland City Council, Civic Centre, Burdon Road, Sunderland, SR2 7DN. Tel: 01915 205 555 or out of hours emergencies on: 01803 867 034

Qualifying for stamp duty relief in Sunderland

Stamp duty relief may be available for property purchases in Sunderland labelled as 'disadvantaged areas'. In England and Wales, they are based on electoral wards. Sunderland residential property under £150,000 within one of these areas is exempt from stamp duty. 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. 'Mixed use' property, including a shop with an apartment above, may also receive stamp duty relief.

Disadvantaged areas in Sunderland include Hendon, Southwick, Ryhope, Pallion.

Sunderland Regeneration

Advising buyers about regeneration areas and schemes in Sunderland, including neighbourhoods, such as North West Sunderland, East Central Sunderland, South Sunderland, Castletown, Doxford Park, Easington Lane, Farringdon Row, Hetton Downs Area, Holmeside Triangle, Lisburn Terrace Triangle, Stadium Village, Sunniside, Southwick, St Peter's Riverside and Bonnersfield.