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Dunstable Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 116 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Dunstable
  • 2 86% freehold and 14% leasehold conveyancing in Dunstable for this year to date
  • 3 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 4 December was the busiest month and January was the next busiest month while May was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Dunstable
  • 5 Average time from start to completion was 81 days for conveyancing in Dunstable

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dunstable since February 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dunstable

Can the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend perform right to buy conveyancing in Dunstable?

We work with a variety of conveyancing conveyancers who can handle right to buy conveyancing work You should e-mail the conveyancers listed to obtain a costs calculation.

How does conveyancing in Dunstable differ for newly converted properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Dunstable approach us having been asked by the seller to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the premises is ready to move into. This is because new home sellers in Dunstable usually acquire the site, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancers as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Dunstable or who has acted in the same development.

Over the last few months I have been searching for a ground for flat up to £195,000 and identified one near me in Dunstable I like with amenity areas and station in the vicinity, however it only has 51 years unexpired on the lease. There is not much else in Dunstable in this price bracket, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a short lease?

If you require a home loan that many years may be problematic. Discount the offer by the amount the lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the premises for a minimum of 2 years you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. You can add 90 years to the existing lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should consult your conveyancing lawyer regarding this matter.

How do I search for a Dunstable solicitor on the Clydesdale conveyancing panel? I am a keen cyclist and am happy to travel upto 25miles to meet the conveyancer.

You can use the facility on this page. Please select a bank and your location and you will see a number of Dunstable conveyancing lawyers locally. We have detailed some Dunstable conveyancing firms at the bottom of this page and you can telephone them to verify if they are on the Clydesdale approved list

When it comes to leasehold conveyancing in Dunstable what are the most common lease problems?

Leasehold conveyancing in Dunstable is not unique. All leases are individual and drafting errors can result in certain clauses are wrong. For example, if your lease is missing any of the following, it could be defective:

    A provision for the recovery of money spent for the benefit of another party. A provision to repair to or maintain parts of the premises

You may have difficulties when selling your property if you have a defective lease primarily because it impacts on the ability to obtain a mortgage on the property. Santander, The Royal Bank of Scotland, and Clydesdale all have very detailed conveyancing instructions when it comes to what is expected in a lease. Where a lender has been advised by their lawyers that the lease is defective they may refuse to provide security, obliging the purchaser to withdraw.

Dunstable Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying

    Who manages the building? It would be prudent to find out as much as you can about the managing agents as they will impact your use and enjoyment of the property. Being a leasehold owner you will be at the mercy of the managing agents from a financial perspective and when it comes to every day matters like the upkeep of the communal areas. Ask other people what they think of their service. Finally, find out the dates that the service fees are due to the relevant party and specifically what it includes. Be sure to find out if there are any onerous restrictions in the lease. For instance it is very common in Dunstable leases that pets are not allowed in certain buildings in Dunstable. If you like the propertyin Dunstable yet your dog is not allowed to move with you then you will be faced difficult determination.

I am buying a house and require a conveyancing solicitor in Dunstable who is on the bank approved panel. Could you point me in the right direction as regards a Dunstable solicitor?

Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for the lender who conduct conveyancing in Dunstable. We dont recommend any particular solicitor.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dunstable regulated by the SRA

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

  • Byron Fearn, Scotson Chambers, 80 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3HD
  • Knowles Benning Llp, 24 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SN
  • Woolfe & Co Solicitors Ltd, Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RJ
  • Abs Solicitors Llp, Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RJ
  • Eton Law Solicitors, 110-112 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8HX

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Dunstable

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dunstable with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on service charge disputes and the right to manage

  • Byron Fearn, Scotson Chambers, 80 High Street South, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 3HD
  • Knowles Benning Llp, 24 West Street, Dunstable, Bedfordshire, LU6 1SN
  • Abs Solicitors Llp, Britannia House, Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU3 1RJ
  • Eton Law Solicitors, 110-112 Leagrave Road, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU4 8HX
  • Austins Llp, Christchurch House, 40 Upper George Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2RS

Planning law solicitors in Dunstable regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The practices listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dunstable practicing in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including planning applications and appeals
  • Taylor Walton Llp, 28-44 Alma Street, Luton, Bedfordshire, LU1 2PL

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

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