We were about to retain a conveyancing solicitor in Dorset endorsed by you but stumbled across alternative quotes on the internet appear less pricey – how come?

There are plenty of conveyancers advertising theoretically looks to be cut price. Our recommendation is to think long and hard as to how much you respect your own move to want to take 'cheap' risks in relation to the quality of the conveyancing. Many of them list a low quote to entice you but hide supplemental charges in the small print..

Will my conveyancer be asking questions concerning flooding as part of the conveyancing in Dorset.

The risk of flooding is if increasing concern for conveyancers carrying out conveyancing in Dorset. There are those who buy a house in Dorset, fully aware that at some time, it may suffer from flooding. However, aside from the physical damage, where a property is at risk of flooding, it may be difficult to obtain a mortgage, satisfactory building insurance, or dispose of the premises. Steps can be carried out as part of the conveyancing process to forewarn the buyer.

Conveyancers are not best placed to offer advice on flood risk, however there are a numerous searches that can be undertaken by the purchaser or by their solicitors which will give them a better understanding of the risks in Dorset. The standard information given to a purchaser’s solicitor (where the Conveyancing Protocol is adopted) includes a standard inquiry of the owner to determine if the property has suffered from flooding. In the event that the premises has been flooded in past which is not revealed by the vendor, then a purchaser may issue a legal claim for losses resulting from an misleading response. The buyer’s lawyers will also order an enviro report. This should reveal if there is any known flood risk. If so, more detailed inquiries should be initiated.

Have purchased a a semi-detached house in Dorset , What is the estimated time for the Land Registry to register my ownership? My Dorset conveyancing solicitor has been very slow, so I want to be certain that my purchase is registered.

There is nothing unique when it comes to conveyancing in Dorset registration formalities. As opposed to being determined by geographic area, timescales can adjust subject to the party submitting the application, whether it is in order and if the Land registry communicate with any interested persons or bodies. At present approximately 80% of submission are completed in less than three weeks but some can be subject to longer hold-ups. Registration occurs once the buyer is living at the premises therefore 'speed' is not always primary concern but where it is urgent that the the registration takes place urgently then you or your solicitor should communicate with the Registry to express the reasoning for an expedited registration.

I have been on the look out for a flat up to £305k and found one round the corner in Dorset I like with amenity areas and railway links nearby, the downside is that it's only got 49 years on the lease. I can't really find anything else in Dorset for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake buying a lease with such few years left?

Should you need a mortgage that many years will likely be an issue. Discount the price by the anticipated lease extension will cost if not already taken into account. If the current proprietor has owned the premises for a minimum of twenty four months you could request that they start the process of the extension and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease with a zero ground rent applied. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.

I require the services of a bank panel solicitor in Dorset. Could you help me?

Unfortunately it’s not apparent why you need a Dorset panel solicitor but in any event, if you can not find one on our search tool you will need to speak directly to the mortgage company to find out which solicitors in Dorset are on their panel . If you do find such a firm in Dorset not listed please direct them to our site to list. After all the cost is only one £1 a month