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Selecting the right solicitor is the most important decision when it comes to your Dunmow conveyancing

Reasons to use our Dunmow conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Dunmow is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) often falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Over the years Dunmow solicitor have developed valuable working relationships with Dunmow local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all concerned in the process of handling your conveyancing in Dunmow.
  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are located in Dunmow - if so both parties are likely to be on good working terms
  • 4 The practices listed on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases annually.
  • 5 The Dunmow conveyancing practitioners that are listed are committed to providing value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Dunmow

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dunmow since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dunmow

I plan on buying a ground floor flat in Dunmow. My Conveyancer is not on the lender conveyancing panel. Is it possible for me to retain my Dunmow conveyancing solicitor notwithstanding that they are not on the bank list of approved lawyers?

One will need to appoint a conveyancing practitioner to deal with the formalities when you require a mortgage to buy your home. The conveyancing practitioner will carry out all the relevant due diligence on the property, ensuring that you will be registered as proprietor and ensure that all the required mortgage paperwork is dealt with. You may appoint a Dunmow conveyancing practitioner of your choice. Nevertheless, where the conveyancer selected is not on the lender conveyancing panel further costs will be incurred as separate legal representation will be need by the lender. Bank panel applications can be submitted, so provided your lawyer has not in the past sought membership they can do so.

I am aiming to move house in April. Does my conveyancing solicitor communicate with the removal company on the completion day. On a separate note, can you recommend a removal company in Dunmow. Conveyancing lawyer was found before I stumbled across this site.

On the afternoon of completion you will need to pick up the house keys from the estate agent however this should only happen when the previous owners solicitors advise the agent that they acknowledge receipt of the completion payment and the keys can be passed over. Subsequently you should tell the removal company that they can start moving you in. We do not recommend a particular removal company but can assist you in finding a residential property solicitor in Dunmow or a lawyer with expertise in conveyancing in Dunmow.

I have paid off my mortgage with TSB. I assume I don't need a Dunmow property lawyer on the TSB panel to remove the mortgage at the Land Registry. Please confirm.

If you have finished paying off your TSB mortgage, they may send you evidence showing that you have paid it off. Alternatively they may notify the Land Registry directly. The Land Registry need to see this evidence before they will remove the TSB mortgage from the register. TSB, and any evidence they send you, will determine the action you need to take. In cases where no conveyancer is acting for you and you have paid off your mortgage:

  1. but are not moving to another property
  2. where TSB has sent the Land Registry the discharge electronically, and
  3. TSB has instructed the Land Registry to do so
The Land Registry will send you a letter confirming that your TSB mortgage has been paid off.

I've digested plenty of mortgage guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Dunmow solicitor - who is on the TSB conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

TSB will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually TSB will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Dunmow surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

How does conveyancing in Dunmow differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build or newly converted property in Dunmow come to us having been asked by the builder to exchange contracts and commit to the purchase even before the house is finished. This is because new home sellers in Dunmow typically buy the real estate, 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 conveyancing solicitors 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 accustomed to new build conveyancing in Dunmow or who has acted in the same development.

I am selling my house. My previous solicitors closed down. I am in need of a recommendation of a conveyancing firm. I happen to live in Dunmow if that makes things easier.

Please use our search tool to help you choose a solicitor for your conveyancing in Dunmow. We have connected thousands of home buyers and sellers with lender approved solicitors to ensure that the legalities of their house move runs smoothly.

My husband and I are one month into a residential purchase having been referred to solicitors by the selling agent to carry out the conveyancing in Dunmow. We are not happy. Could you you assist me in finding new conveyancers?

They would need to be really poor to suggest diss instructing them. Has your loan offer been issued? In the event that it has you will need to make them aware of the new contact details and ensure the offer are issued to the new lawyers. Your solicitor ideally needs to be on the mortgage company approved list to avoid supplemental expenses and frustration. That should be your starting point. The find a solicitor tool can help you find a lender approved solicitor for your conveyancing in Dunmow

What type of property do your Dunmow conveyancing quotes apply to?

The quotes supplied are only applicable to standard residential homes in England & Wales. If you have any different requirements such as industrial or agricultural land or commercial conveyancing in Dunmow do contact us to address this further .

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Residential Licensed Conveyancers in Dunmow regulated by the CLC

Please be aware that the listed conveyancers do not limit their work for conveyancing in Dunmow but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.
  • Chelmer Conveyancing Services, 12 The Mead, CM6 2PD

Home buying in Dunmow is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from parties involved
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Dunmow searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft sale agreement and other documentation supplied by the owner’s conveyancer
  • Submitting enquiries with the seller’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies prepared by the seller to pre-contract enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer Deed for completion
  • Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; summarising to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, pre-contract enquiries and the result of the searches)
  • Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the purchase and the mortgage (where applicable) at the Land Registry.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Dunmow is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the bank (where relevant)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties concerning the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring monies to relevant parties
  • Completing and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the buyer and the home loan (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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

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