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Cheap conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

5 reasons to use our service to help you select a local conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester On Thames

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester On Thames is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 2 Dorchester On Thames conveyancers work in partnership with Dorchester On Thames estate agents, property finders, surveyors, lenders and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, never losing sight of the time-critical nature behind your conveyancing transaction
  • 3 On the balance of probabilities the other side’s conveyancers have offices in Dorchester On Thames - if so sets of conveyancers will be on good working terms
  • 4 Excellent communication together with a wealth of experience are key benefits that you should look for when choosing conveyancing solicitors. Dorchester On Thames home moves can be made significantly more protracted due to poor communication between all the parties. The lawyers listed strive to make sure that communication channels are open and act on arising issues and developments expeditiously.
  • 5 The practices shown on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters each year.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames since November 2025*

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Disposal

of terraced property, Crown Lane, OX10 7LH completing on 21/11/2025 at a price of £913,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, sending conveyancing papers to buyers representatives, agreeing completion date with parties

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Sale

of semi-detached residence, Bridge End, OX10 7JR completing on 03/12/2025 at a price of £425,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for signature in preparation for completion, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

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Transfer

of house premises, Sinodun View, OX10 7DF completing on 26/11/2025 at a price of £450,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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Disposal

of house premises, Six Acres, OX10 7BS completing on 12/12/2025 at a price of £535,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the vendor for execution in preparation for completion, preparing statement detailing charges, setting up the completion formalities

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames

I can't travel far from Dorchester On Thames. Is there a reason why all Dorchester On Thames lawyers are not on all bank panels?

Banks ordinarily impose restrictions on either the nature or volume of conveyancing practices on their approved list of lawyers. Typical examples of such criteria being that the practice needs to have at least two partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some building societies decided to restrict the number of practices they permit to act for them. It is worth noting that banks have no responsibility for the quality of service provided by any Dorchester On Thames property lawyer on their panel. Mortgage fraud was the main trigger for the rationalisation of conveyancing panels in the last decade notwithstanding that there are conflicting thoughts about whether solicitors sat at the center of that fraud. Statistics via HMLR reveal that thousands of conveyancing organisations only carry out a couple of conveyances a year. Those advocating conveyancing panel cuts ask why conveyancing firms should have claim to remain on a lender panel when it is apparent that property law is not their primary expertise?

My lawyer in Dorchester On Thames is not on the Virgin Money Approved Panel. Is it possible for me to retain my prefered solicitor even though they are excluded from the Virgin Money panel of approved conveyancing solicitors?

Your options are as follows:

  1. Complete the purchase with your existing Dorchester On Thames lawyers but Virgin Money will need to retain a conveyancer on their list of acceptable firms. This will result in additional overall legal charges and result in frustration.
  2. Get a new practitioner to act in the conveyancing, obviously checking they are Virgin Money approved.
  3. Persuade your Virgin Money based solicitor to try to join the Virgin Money panel

We previously selected solicitors located in Dorchester On Thames on the Co-operative solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental amount for handling the Co-operative mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Co-operative?

Provided it is contained in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your solicitor can charge a fee for this. This charge is not dictated by Co-operative but by your Dorchester On Thames solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Co-operative panel will levy ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many practices incorporate it on their overall fee.

We expect to receive a DIP from Kent Reliance this week so we know how much we could potentially offer as otherwise we are dependent on web based calculators (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do Kent Reliance recommend any Dorchester On Thames solicitors on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel, or is it better to go independently?

You will need to appoint Dorchester On Thames solicitors independently although you'll need to choose one on the Kent Reliance conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and Kent Reliance through the process.

I can not fathom if my bank requires a lease extension. I have called my Dorchester On Thames building society branch on a couple of occasions and was informed it wasn't a problem and they will lend. My Dorchester On Thames conveyancing solicitor - who is on the mortgage company conveyancing panel- called to say that they will not lend in accordance with their published requirements. Who do I believe?

Your property lawyer must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook section two conditions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the bank will go ahead, your lawyer has no choice but to refrain from exchanging contract and committing you to the purchase. We would suggest that you ask the mortgage company to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I have recentlybeen informed that Wolstenholmes have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames for a purchase of a leasehold apartment 18 months ago. How can I be sure that the property is registered correctly in the name of the previous owner?

The easiest way to see if the property is registered to you, you can make a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Dorchester On Thames conveyancing specialists.

I need to instruct a conveyancing practitioner in Dorchester On Thames for my home move. Can I see a solicitor's record with the legal regulator?

Members of the public can find published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations started on or after Jan 2008. Go to Check a solicitor's record. To find information Pre 2008, or to check a solicitors record, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The regulator may monitor call for training requirements.

My mortgage broker has recommended their property lawyer for our conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames - won’t it be easier to just instruct them?

This is not necessarily the case and you are free to use whichever property lawyer you decide for your Dorchester On Thames conveyancing. The solicitor put forward by an estate agent may not always be the right lawyer, they may suggest their preferred conveyancing firm who are based far away. In this instance you may not have contact with your lawyer and due to the lack of continuity in the transaction, it may be difficult to obtain progress reports.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Hedges Law Limited, 16 Market Place, Wallingford, Oxfordshire, OX10 0AE
  • Challenor & Son, Stratton House, 50 Bath Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 3LA
  • Law And Property Lawyers Limited, 5 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL
  • Franklins, 15 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AN
  • Brookstreet Des Roches Llp, 25a Western Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SH

Planning law solicitors in Dorchester On Thames regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dorchester On Thames with expertise in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Law And Property Lawyers Limited, 5 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AL
  • Franklins, 15 Ock Street, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 5AN
  • Brookstreet Des Roches Llp, 25a Western Avenue, Milton Park, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX14 4SH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (where relevant)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Preparing the Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating amendments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the change in proprietorship and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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