Trusted by 100s of clients for their conveyancing in Northumberland, our accredited conveyancing solicitors have the expertise and experience to make the process as quickly and efficient as possible.
If you’re buying, selling, remortgaging or transferring equity from a property or land in Northumberland, we are here to help you 6 days a week.
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Our conveyancing solicitors in Northumberland will carry out all the legal work you need for a fixed fee.
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Buying a house in Northumberland
England's most northerly point and boasting rugged landscapes and a glorious coast, Northumberland is far from the madding crowds yet close to a major city in Newcastle.
This is a historic county that borders Scotland, and a nod to the often-turbulent relationship between the two neighbours is in the fact that Northumberland has more castles than any other part of England.
How good are transport links in Northumberland?
Much of Northumberland is rural, reflected in the lack of major road routes across the county. There are no motorways, but the A1 runs from north to south, connecting the county to Newcastle and to Scotland. The A69 is the main route from Newcastle to Carlisle, crossing the county from east to west.
The major rail connects are Berwick-upon-Tweed, Alnmouth and Morpeth to Newcastle via the East Coast Main Line with onward connections to the rest of the country. The Port of Tyne at Newcastle offers ferries to Amsterdam, while Newcastle Airport offers international and charter flights.
There's public transport information on Northumberland County Council's website.
How much is the average property in Northumberland?
The average property price in Northumberland is £193,756.
You can find the average price per property type below:
| Property type | Detached | Semi-detached | Terraced | Flats/Maisonettes |
| Average price | £336,643 | £183,537 | £149,348 | £96,412 |
April 2023 property price data sourced from the Land Registry.
How much will council tax cost in Northumberland?
Northumberland City Council sets council tax rates for the city.
Residential property is allocated into one of eight council tax bands depending on their valuation. Check out which band your property is in on the government website.
For 2023-24, council tax bands in Northumberland are:
| Tax Band | Charges |
|---|---|
| Band A | £1,498.42 |
| Band B | £1,748.15 |
| Band C | £1,997.89 |
| Band D | £2,247.63 |
| Band E | £2,747.10 |
| Band F | £3,246.58 |
| Band G | £3,746.05 |
| Band H | £4,495.26 |
Where are the best home-mover destinations in Northumberland?
There are lots of attractive locations within Northumberland, thanks to its natural beauty and the unspoilt nature of many towns and villages. Among the most sought-after are the market towns of Alnwick, famed for its castle, which featured in the Harry Potter movies, and pretty Morpeth, where upmarket shopping has transformed the area.
In the very north of the county is Berwick-upon-Tweed, the town that changed hands between Scotland and England several times during border skirmishes but has been resolutely on the south of the border since the 13th century. Its fortified town walls remain a testament to a turbulent history.
Northumberland's most popular coastal locations include Bamburgh (featuring yet another castle), Seahouses and Alnmouth, while Ashington's rail links make it a fashionable commuter choice. Inland, look to Rothbury and Corbridge.
Which council has control of schooling in Northumberland?
Northumberland County Council is the local authority responsible for all state education in the county. There are also independent and academy schools. You can use the government's school comparison website to check the Ofsted ranking of your chosen school.
Did you know?
Northumberland takes its name from its ancient kingdom, once the biggest in the British Isles. The kingdom stretched from the River Humber, near Hull, to the Firth of Forth near Edinburgh, creating the name Northumberland.
Holy Island is a tidal island off the Northumberland coast, which has been a religious site since the sixth century. In the Victorian era, lime quarrying took place on the island with lime kilns fired by coal imported there from Scotland.
Why should I choose a Northumberland conveyancing solicitor through Homeward Legal?
Whether you are buying, selling or remortgaging, our Northumberland conveyancing solicitors are on hand to take care of the paperwork and legal processes so you can stress less.
Here are seven great reasons to feel confident in coming to Homeward Legal for your conveyancing in Northumberland:
Straightforward
We'll explain everything in plain English.We don't complicate conveyancing with unnecessary legal jargon.
Transparent costs
The Fixed Legal Fee* you're quoted is exactly what you'll pay. No hidden extras.
No-completion protection
Our No Completion No Fee† guarantee means you won't pay anything in legal fees if your transaction doesn't go through.
Regulated
We only work with experienced conveyancing solicitors in Northumberland who are regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.
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Convenient
No travelling, no appointments.Get a quote instantly and have much of the work completed online or over the phone.
Available
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Conveyancing in Northumberland made easy with Homeward Legal
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Towns and districts within this county include:
Belford, Berwick-Upon-Tweed, Blyth, Chathill, Choppington, Corbridge, Cornhill-On-Tweed, Haltwhistle, Haydon-Bridge, Heddon-On-The-Wall, Hexham, Kirkwhelpington, Morpeth, Newbiggin-By-The-Sea, Northumberland-Heath, Ovingham, Prudhoe, Riding-Mill, Rothbury, Seahouses, Shotley-Bridge, Stamfordham, Warkworth, Widdrington, Wooler, Wylam
No Completion No Fee† is our promise that in the unfortunate event that your property transaction falls-through you will not be liable for any of the conveyancer’s fixed legal fees for the work completed.
To secure this benefit a fee, already included in your quote, is taken upon on deciding to go ahead with your transaction.
Should your transaction fall through, for whatever reason, we can hold this amount on account for your next transaction or provide a refund.
Your Fixed Legal Fee** quote from Homeward Legal ensures that you pay no more than we have quoted you for and is based on the information you’ve provided to us being true and accurate.
There are specific circumstances on a minority of transactions that may require additional charges that could not be foreseen at the outset.
A list of those charges and explanations can be found here with details of the potential cost. These will only be charged following discussion with your conveyancer with a clear explanation of what they are for.
