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Reasons to use our Dorchester On Thames conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might seem attractive. However, these companies are often based many kilometers away with limited understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Dorchester On Thames
  • 3 This site is the first site offering you the facility to check that your conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames will be conducted by a conveyancer on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 The practices listed on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing solicitors, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 Dorchester On Thames lawyers work in partnership with Dorchester On Thames estate agents, house builders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that a quality service is provided to home movers every step of the way, to ensure you’re kept informed as to progress throughout

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

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames

Can the conveyancing solicitors highlighted via your search app handle right to buy conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames?

We work with plenty of conveyancing firms who can service right to buy conveyancing work Do contact the solicitors listed with a view to get a conveyancing quote.

Can you explain why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames costs more?

Dorchester On Thames leasehold properties involve far more paperwork than a freehold purchase, and therefore takes more time to examine and advise upon.Conveyancing will involve the lease having to be checked which is usually a lengthy document, queries raised to ensure that the covenants and conditions have been observed. If it is a flat there will be a management company in existence and the accounts of this will need to be checked and enquiries raised to ensure it is operating efficiently and that all monies due have been paid by the Seller to the company and if not ensuring that money is paid up to date or the appropriate undertakings obtained.

I am in the process of refinancing my home in Dorchester On Thames, does my lawyer have to be on the Nottingham Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Nottingham will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is greater potential for delays and confusion with an additional lawyer added to the mix, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

The estate agent has sent us the confirmation of our purchase of a new build flat in Dorchester On Thames. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a few leasehold new build questions that you should expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames

    Please confirm the Lease plans are architect prepared. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose? Please supply a car parking plan. Will control of the Management Company (if any) be handed over to purchasers on completion of the last sale or earlier?

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Dorchester On Thames is where the house is located. Is there any guidance you can give?

Flying freeholds in Dorchester On Thames are rare but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Dorchester On Thames you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds very carefully. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames may decide that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold property.

I've recently bought a leasehold property in Dorchester On Thames. Am I liable to pay service charges for periods before completion of my purchase?

In a situation where the service charge has already been demanded from the previous owner 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. A critical element of leasehold conveyancing for your conveyancer to be sure 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).

I bought a basement flat in Dorchester On Thames, conveyancing formalities finalised in 2007. Can you give me give me an indication of the likely cost of a lease extension? Comparable flats in Dorchester On Thames with over 90 years remaining are worth £206,000. The ground rent is £45 per annum. The lease finishes on 21st October 2091

With 66 years remaining on your lease we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £11,400 and £13,200 as well as professional fees.

The figure above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to supply a more accurate figure in the absence of comprehensive due diligence. Do not use the figures in a Notice of Claim or as an informal offer. There are no doubt additional issues that need to be considered and clearly you want to be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Please do not move forward based on this information without first getting professional advice.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Dorchester On Thames

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dorchester On Thames specialising in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • 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 firms 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 compulsory purchases in Dorchester On Thames
  • 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

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames?

Licensed Conveyancers specialise in the legalities surrounding purchasing and selling property and cover conveyancing nationwide as well as Dorchester On Thames. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you can expect:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful service.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Enjoy the benefit of your transaction dealt with using care, skill and diligence.
  • Have a high quality of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a service which is accessible and responsive to your specific requirements.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Ensure your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Be provided with a speedy, impartial and comprehensive service where making a complaint about your conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames about your conveyancing in Dorchester On Thames.

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