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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*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames

Unfortunately I am unable to travel far from Dorchester On Thames. Please explain the reason why all Dorchester On Thames conveyancers are not on all mortgage company panels?

As inequitable as it may appear for banks to limit who can act for them, from the public’s or lawyer’s viewpoint, the flip side is that lenders are becoming ever more anxious and regard it imperative to protect them from illegal activities. As a result of this concern lenders have reduced their panel of approved conveyancing lawyers to a manageable size.

My property lawyer in Dorchester On Thames is not on the Aldermore Solicitor Panel. Can I still use my family solicitor even though they are not on the Aldermore list of approved lawyers?

The limited options open to you here include:

  1. Complete the purchase with your existing Dorchester On Thames lawyers but Aldermore will need to instruct a conveyancer on their panel. This will inevitably rack up the overall legal fees as well as result in frustration.
  2. Choose an alternative practitioner to act in the conveyancing, obviously checking they are Aldermore approved.
  3. Try to convince your Aldermore based solicitor to try to join the Aldermore panel

We had appointed conveyancers with offices in Dorchester On Thames on the Lloyds solicitor approved list. They have just invoiced me a separate fee for the legal aspects of the Lloyds mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee set by Lloyds?

Unfortunately, so long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or estimate then yes your lawyer may levy a fee for this. This fee is not dictated by Lloyds but by your Dorchester On Thames solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Lloyds panel will charge an ‘acting for lender’ fee and others do not.

We expect to receive a OIP from UBS this week so we can work out what to offer on a property we like as otherwise we only have online calculators to go by (which aren't taking into account credit checks etc). Do UBS recommend any Dorchester On Thames solicitors on the UBS 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 UBS conveyancing panel. The solicitor represents both you and UBS 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 numerous occasions and was told they are content with the situation and they will lend. My Dorchester On Thames conveyancing solicitor - who is on the lender conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook minimum lease term requirements. Who do I believe?

The conveyancer must comply with the Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook section two provisions for your lender. Unless your lawyer obtains specific confirmation in writing that the lender 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 bank to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years left on the lease.

I have recentlybecome aware that Stirling Law have been shut down. They carried out my conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames for a purchase of a leasehold flat 10 months ago. How can I be sure that my home is in my name in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to check if the premises 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 have been sourcing a conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester On Thames for my remortgage. Is there any facility to review a solicitor's complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may see published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from investigations commenced on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For callers outside the UK, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor call for training requirements.

The mortgage broker has recommended their property lawyer for our conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames - Surely it’s easier to just use them?

It is not always the case and you are free to instruct whichever conveyancer of your choosing for your Dorchester On Thames conveyancing. The conveyancing practitioner suggested by a 3rd party adviser may not necessarily be the best conveyancer, they may put forward their own conveyancing firm who are based remotely. In this instance you may not have contact with your solicitor 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 list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dorchester On Thames specialising in planning law. This should include advice on applications about listed buildings and conservation areas
  • 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 parties involved
  • Collating the documents evidencing the title to the property
  • Representing mortgage company (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drafting Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Negotiating adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Corresponding with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership 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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