It has come to my attention via my mortgage broker that my Dorchester property lawyer is not on the lender Conveyancing panel. How can I be certain if this is indeed the case?
The best course of action for you to take is to contact your Dorchester lawyer directly. You lawyer should notify you of the situation. If they are not on the panel they could put your in touch with solicitors on the conveyancing panel for your lender.
Can the conveyancing lawyers that are recommend carry out auction conveyancing in Dorchester?
There are a few auction practitioners we can put you in touch with those conducting auction conveyancing. Dorchester is just one of hundreds of areas of where our lawyers cover.
Having invested time scouring mumsnet.com for an affordable lawyer in Dorchester, most advise that I must instruct a CQS assured lawyer. What is CQS?
The Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme is the recognised quality mark for legal experts in the legal transfer of properties, trusted by some of the UK's biggest lenders. In 2011-12 the Conveyancing Quality Scheme was officially recognised by the Building Societies Association (BSA). The scheme does not cover licenced conveyancers. Dorchester is one of the many areas in England and Wales where there are Accredited lawyers.
What is your number one tip for finding a conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester
We would encourage you not to base your choice on the lowest Dorchester conveyancing fees. You really do get what you’re paying for when it comes to conveyancing solicitors. A cheap quote may mean that the conveyancing solicitor is handling a lot of jobs at one time and you won’t get the quality of service and the attention that you need. It is, however, wise to use a conveyancer who has a fixed fee on a no sale, no fee basis. This way, you know exactly what you’ll have to pay in advance.
A friend advised me that in purchasing a property in Dorchester there could be various restrictions prohibiting external alterations to a property. Is this right?
There are a number of properties in Dorchester which have some sort of restriction or requirement of consent to execute external changes. Part of the conveyancing in Dorchester should determine what restrictions are applicable and advising you as part of a ROT that should be sent to you.
Can I be sure that the Dorchester conveyancing solicitor on the Nationwide panel is any good?
When it comes to conveyancing in Dorchester seeking recommendations is a sensible starting point. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one which is cheap as chips. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your transaction.
Various web forums that I have visited warn that are a common cause of delay in Dorchester conveyancing transactions. Is this right?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) published conclusions of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not feature amongst the top 10 causes of delays in the conveyancing process. Searches are not likely to feature in any slowing down conveyancing in Dorchester.
Is it best to instruct a Dorchester conveyancing lawyer based in the area that I am hoping to buy? An old friend can handle the conveyancing however her office is 200kilometers drive away.
The primary upside of using a high street Dorchester conveyancing firm is that you can pop in to execute documents, hand in your identification documents and pester them if necessary. They will also have local insight which is a benefit. However it's more important to get someone that will do a good and efficient job. If you know people who instructed your friend and they were impressed that should surpass using an unfamiliar Dorchester conveyancing solicitor just because they are round the corner.