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Cheap conveyancing in Dover does not necessarily mean low quality - but the odds are stacked against you

Dover Conveyancing Statistics*

  • 1 Average time from start to completion was 46 days for conveyancing in Dover
  • 2 Average Stamp Duty Payable for this year to date was £3,934
  • 3 Average time frame of 39 days for registration of title in Dover
  • 4 85% freehold and 15% leasehold conveyancing in Dover for this year to date
  • 5 Percentage of cases in Dover that are buy to let is 26%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dover since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dover

We see that you have a post code search directory listing law firms on the Aldermore conveyancing panel. Do firms pay you a commission if I appoint them for our conveyancing in Dover?

We are a listing service only for law firms wishing to communicate if they are on the Aldermore conveyancing panel or other lender panels. We do not charge referral fees to any conveyancer that you subsequently appoint for your conveyancing in Dover.

I am mortgaging my flat in Dover, does my lawyer need to be on the Principality Solicitor panel?

There is nothing to stop you using your solicitor, but Principality will insist on their interests being represented by a firm on their conveyancing panel. There is much more potential for delays and confusion with two solicitors involved, and it will undoubtedly be more expensive too.

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that could impact a commercial land in Dover?

Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Dover will conduct a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in looking into accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Dover. The report provides definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Dover.

For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Dover it is crucial to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately could cause delays to Dover commercial conveyancing deals as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Dover.

I opted to have a survey completed on a house in Dover ahead of retaining lawyers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. Our surveyor advised that some banks will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It depends who your proposed lender is. HSBC has different instructions from Halifax. Should you wish to call us we can investigate further via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Dover. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

My uncle has recommend that I instruct his conveyancing solicitors in Dover. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to choose a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or family who have previously instructed the firm that you are considering.

We have been told by numerous estate agents that it may take up to two months for Dover conveyancing to complete.This was a month ago. The property information was only forwarded from the vendors conveyancer yesterday so now does it countdown?

No official countdown exists for conveyancing in Dover, or any location. You just have to make sure your finances are in place and wait for the rest to come to you eventually.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dover regulated by the SRA

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

  • Bradleys, Victoria House, 1 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RW
  • Stilwell & Singleton, 110 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RT
  • Pigotts, 10 Victoria Crescent, High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DU
  • Mowll Limited, Trafalgar House, Gordon Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3PN

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Dover

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Dover practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This will likely include advice on Terms and conditions of tenancy agreements

  • Bradleys, Victoria House, 1 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RW
  • Stilwell & Singleton, 110 Maison Dieu Road, Dover, Kent, CT16 1RT
  • Pigotts, 10 Victoria Crescent, High Street, Dover, Kent, CT16 1DU
  • Mowll Limited, Trafalgar House, Gordon Road, Whitfield, Dover, Kent, CT16 3PN

Dover commercial property solicitors provide expert offering advice on a variety of aspects of commercial property law

    Buying, selling and leasing land for registered charities Negotiating, completing and terminating commercial leases Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Offices, shops or industrial units Property finance for investment and development loans for banks and borrowers Property finance transactions, including sale and leaseback

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

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