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Dorchester Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 January was the busiest month and December was the next busiest month while October was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Dorchester
  • 2 Average Land Registry Fee for this year to date was £270
  • 3 91% freehold and 9% leasehold conveyancing in Dorchester for this year to date
  • 4 Percentage of leasehold conveyancing purchases in Dorchester is 37% where there is a share in the management company or freehold company
  • 5 Percentage of cases in Dorchester that are buy to let is 8%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dorchester since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dorchester

Last July we completed a house move in Dorchester. We have noticed several issues with the house which we believe were omitted in the conveyancing searches. Do we have any recourse? What searches should? have been ordered for conveyancing in Dorchester?

The question is vague as what problems have arisen and if they are specific to conveyancing in Dorchester. Conveyancing searches and investigations undertaken as part of the buying process are supposed to help avoid problems. As part of the process, a seller answers a document known as a Seller’s Property Information Form. answers provided is incorrect, then you may have a claim against the owner for any losses that you have suffered. The survey should have identified any problems with the structure of the property. Assuming a detailed survey was carried out and the issues were not identified, you may have a claim against the surveyor. However, if you did not have a full survey, you may be responsible for fixing any defects that have now been noted. We would always encourage buyers to take every possible step to ensure they are completely aware of the condition of a property before purchase regardless of whether they are buying in Dorchester.

I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance when buying a house in Dorchester. My lender is Accord Mortgages

Accord Mortgages have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 2/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Dorchester

Two types of professional can carry out conveyancing in Dorchester namely licenced conveyancers or solicitors. Both professionals handle the legal services that required to complete the disposal or acquisition of property. They are both required to handle Dorchester conveyancing to the same quality and guidelines so you can be sure that your conveyancing will be properly administered and that all requisite procedures should be accurately followed.

Completion of my remortgage has taken place for my property in Dorchester. Conveyancing was satisfactory but I feel I should register my dissatisfaction about the lender. How does one go about formally complaining?

All lenders have complaints procedures. Your first port of call should be one of the lender’s branches or the Customer Care Department at head office. We understand that complaints to a lender are resolved very quickly. However if you are not satisfied that the matter is not resolved you can write to Financial Ombudsman Service with full details of your complaint.

It is unclear whether my mortgage offer requires a lease extension. I have called into my local Dorchester bank branch on a couple of occasions and was reassured it wasn't an issue and they would lend. My Dorchester conveyancing solicitor - who is on the bank conveyancing panel- telephoned and was told they refuse to lend in accordance with their specific requirements. I have no idea who is right.

Your property lawyer has to follow the CML Handbook section two requirements 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 lender to contact your lawyer in writing confirming that they will accept the number of years remaining.

2 months have gone by following my purchase conveyancing in Dorchester completed. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £150,000 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 property 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.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Dorchester for my house move. Can I check a firm’s record with the legal regulator?

Members of the public may search for published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions stemming from investigations from 2008 onwards. Visit Check a solicitor's record. For details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, call 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes monitor telephone calls for training purposes.

Why is it not possible to complete our conveyancing in Dorchester on May bank holiday?

This is due to the fact that on completion the funds needs to pass between the banks of the buyer and seller's conveyancing practitioner and currently this can only occur on a working day. So you can't complete on a weekend either.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester regulated by the SRA

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

  • Sarah Grant Solicitors, First Floor, 28 Trinity Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1TT
  • Humphries Kirk Executor & Trustee Company, 40 High West Street, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 1UR
  • Bpl Solicitors Limited, Mey House, Bridport Road, Poundbury, Dorchester, Dorset, DT1 3QY

Domestic Licensed Conveyancers in Dorchester regulated by the Council of Licensed Conveyancers

Please note that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Dorchester but also conveyancing across England and Wales.
  • Philip Hall & Co Limited, Longfield Chambers, 2 Bramble Drove, DT2 8ED

Typically, Dorchester conveyancing for a sale includes some of the following tasks

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and related documents
  • Sending draft papers to the conveyancing practitioner representing the purchaser
  • Negotiating contracts and responding to further enquires from the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Negotiating the transfer deed
  • Answering requisitions submitted by the buyer’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the owner, the estate agent and repaying the mortgage (if relevant)

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

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