LM Logo

Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Dorchester On Thames

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

Our lawyers are committed to delivering the best property conveyancing to Dorchester On Thames vendors and purchasers

Top reasons to let us help you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester On Thames

  • 1 Retaining the services of a a family Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums bear testimony to the idea that in appointing a large conveyancing firm, your matter is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.
  • 2 Firms accustomed to conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames regularly deal withlocal issues specific to Dorchester On Thames and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 3 Dorchester On Thames property lawyers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 4 There is a distinct possibility the the solicitors for the other party are located in Dorchester On Thames - if so sets of lawyers will be familiar
  • 5 Dorchester On Thames conveyancers have a crucial edge when it comes to Dorchester On Thames conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move

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

street view

Sale

of terraced premises, Wilding Road, OX10 8AS completing on 22/01/2025 at a price of £435,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: ordering official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

street view

Sale

of detached residence residence, Fir Tree Avenue, OX10 0PD completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £470,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to buyer’s lawyers

street view

Disposal

of house property, Rawthey Avenue, OX11 7XW completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £290,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, obtaining official copies of the title, sending title deeds and signed transfer to purchaser’s lawyers

street view

Sale

of house residence, Hamble Road, OX11 7QS completing on 17/01/2025 at a price of £585,000. The legal transfer of property incorporates some of the following tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, setting up the completion formalities, sending title deeds and signed transfer to buyer’s conveyancer

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames

I have just started taking steps with a view to porting my current residential home loan to a Buy to Let Bank of Ireland mortgage. I have been informed by my broker that I must appoint a conveyancer as part of the process. I spoke to my former Dorchester On Thames conveyancing firm who acted on my behalf when I initially acquired the property. The quote supplied of just over five hundred pounds has shocked me as its a remortgage than a sale or purchase.

The quote is slightly on the steep side. If you shop around you might decrease the fees marginally by say £100 plus VAT. That being said, providing that you were pleased with the conveyancing the firm offered you maylive to regret opting for an an unknown conveyancer. If is important to enquire the solicitor can represent Bank of Ireland. Do utilise our search tool to select a Dorchester On Thames conveyancing firm on the Bank of Ireland approved list of lawyers, which can often include conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames.

It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames completed. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £175,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?

The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the residence from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.

Due to the encouragement of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Dorchester On Thames prior to retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. The surveyor has said that some lenders may not issue a loan on such a property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can check with the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Dorchester On Thames. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester On Thames to see if the conveyancing costs will increase in light of this.

Given that I will soon part with over three hundred thousand on a house in Dorchester On Thames I would like to have a conversation with the solicitor regarding theconveyancing prior to instructing the firm. Can this be arranged?

This is something that we encourage - we would be happy to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you first talking to the solicitor who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Dorchester On Thames.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - every client is unique person, not a matter reference. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the figure you are quoted for your conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames should be the amount on the final invoice that you end up paying.

Is it best to go with a Dorchester On Thames conveyancing solicitor based in the area that I am purchasing? An old friend can deal with the legal formalities however they are based approximately 350miles away.

The benefit of a high street Dorchester On Thames conveyancing practice is that you can visit the firm to execute documents, present your identification documents and pester them if necessary. Having local Dorchester On Thames know how is a benefit. That being said it's more important to get someone that will pull out all the stops for you. If you know people who instructed your friend and they were happy that must trump using an unknown Dorchester On Thames conveyancing lawyer solely due to them being round the corner.

I've recently bought a leasehold house in Dorchester On Thames. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before my ownership?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous lessee and they have not paid you would not usually be personally liable for the arrears. Strange as it may seem, your landlord may still be able to take action to forfeit the lease. It is an essential part of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to ensure to have an up to date clear service charge receipt before completion of your purchase. If you have a mortgage this is likely to be a requirement of your lender.

If you purchase part way through an accounting year you may be liable for charges not yet demanded even if they relate to a period prior to your purchase. In such circumstances your conveyancer would normally arrange for the seller to set aside some money to cover their part of the period (usually called a service charge retention).

Dorchester On Thames Leasehold Conveyancing - A selection of Questions you should consider before Purchasing

    Make sure you investigate if there is anything that is prohibited in the lease. For instance it is reasonably common in Dorchester On Thames leases that pets are not permitted in in a block in Dorchester On Thames. If you like the propertyin Dorchester On Thames yet your dog is not allowed to make the move with you then you will be presented with a difficult decision. What is the name of the managing agents?

Last updated

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

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dorchester On Thames specialising in commercial conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames. This should include advice on taking a commercial lease as a tenant
  • 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

Typically, Dorchester On Thames conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

  • Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser once the offer has been accepted
  • Examining the title to the property
  • Undertaking Dorchester On Thames conveyancing searches for the title
  • Assessing draft contract pack and other papers collated by the seller’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Submitting queries with the owner’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Examining replies prepared by the owner to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where applicable)
  • Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion of the purchase
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the mortgage (where relevant) at the HMLR.

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.