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

Reasons to use our Dunnington conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Dunnington property lawyers have a significant advantage when it comes to Dunnington conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other matters that will affect your home move
  • 2 The Dunnington conveyancing firms that we work with are dedicated to supplying value for money, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to borrowers, sellers and remortgagors in Dunnington
  • 3 Dunnington property lawyers work in partnership with Dunnington estate agents, property finders, surveyors, banks and other professionals to ensure that a quality service is offered to home movers every step of the way, helping make the process as straightforward as possible
  • 4 Dunnington solicitors are likely to be familiar with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and property agents
  • 5 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have very good personal links with Dunnington estate agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Dunnington since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Dunnington

Is there a reason to use a Dunnington conveyancing solicitors firm given that internet based conveyancers are cheap by comparison?

By all means make sure that you get 2 or 3 like-for-like quotes for conveyancing costs in Dunnington and you should seek a reasonable fee calculation but don’t become consumed with hunting for the lowest priced Dunnington conveyancer. Appointing the right conveyancer can be the difference between a seamless and a stressful move. It is important that you ensure that you have expert guidance from an experienced solicitor. An e-mail can never be as helpful as a phone discussion and can never replicate a face to face consultation. The firms that we work with will appoint you a qualified and trusted conveyancing solicitor who can handle your conveyancing from beginning to end, providing a level of personalised service that you will never get with an internet conveyancer. He or She will update you as to progress making sure that you are never in the dark. If you ever need to phone the office you will know who to ask for and they will be sure you are kept fully informed.

Why is leasehold purchase conveyancing in Dunnington is more expensive?

Dunnington 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.

Can you clarify what the consequences are if my solicitor is suspended from the Yorkshire BS Conveyancing panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Dunnington?

First, this is a very rare occurrence. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit at a cost.

I am purchasing my first flat in Dunnington with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated £7000 of extras instead. The estate agent advised me not reveal to my solicitor about the deal as it could put at risk my loan with the lender. Should I keep quiet?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Dunnington before retaining conveyancers. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to grant a loan on this type of property.

It varies from the lender to lender. Lloyds has different requirements from Halifax. If you contact us we can check with the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Dunnington. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Dunnington especially if they are familiar with such properties in Dunnington.

My 20yr old son is just in the process of moving home, he had his mortgage in principle. When the seller agreed the offer on the house we telephoned the bank to issue the formal offer. We were disappointed to learn that banks do not accept all property lawyer, they must be on their panel, is this right?

Banks ordinarily imposes restrictions either the type or the number of conveyancing practices on their panel. A common example of such restriction(s) being that a firm must have two or more partners. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have decided to limit the number of firms they use to represent them. You should note that lenders have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any Dunnington solicitor on their panel. Mortgage fraud was a key driver in the rationalisation of conveyancing panels a few years ago and whilst there are differing views about the extent of solicitor involvement in some of that fraud. Statistics from the Land Registry reveal that thousands of law firms only carry out one or two conveyances a year. Those supporting conveyancing panel cuts ask why law firms should have the right to be on a Lender panel when clearly, conveyancing is not their speciality. To put it another way; would you want a conveyancing solicitor to represent you if you were charged with a crime? Unlikely.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Dunnington regulated by the SRA

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

  • Michael Kirby, Suite C2 The Raylor Centre, James Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3DW
  • Chris Sayer Solicitors Llp, The Raylor Centre, James Street, York, North Yorkshire, YO10 3DW
  • Michael N Peach Ltd, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7PP
  • Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7PP
  • Corries Solicitors Ltd, Melroses Yard, Walmgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 9XF

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Dunnington

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Dunnington with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This could include advice on Claims for damages for illegal

  • David J Hyams Ltd, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7PP
  • Peter A Kay Ltd, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7PP
  • Michael N Peach Ltd, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7PP
  • Ware & Kay Solicitors Ltd, Sentinel House, Peasholme Green, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 7PP
  • Harland & Co Solicitors Limited, 18 St. Saviourgate, York, North Yorkshire, YO1 8NS

Conveyancing in Dunnington 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
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Drawing up the contract and associated papers
  • Forwarding draft papers to the conveyancer representing the buyer
  • Finalising the wording for contracts and replying to further enquires from the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Negotiating the transfer document
  • Responding to requisitions prepared by the purchaser’s conveyancer
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Accepting the sale proceeds and sending funds to the seller, the estate agent and redeeming the mortgage (where applicable)

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

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