Dorset Conveyancing Solicitor Quote

The vendor has added unsympathetic doors on the maisonette which we think may break Gillingham conservation area rules.

A solicitor is required to confirm whether the property is affected by a designated conservation area and whether any alterations have the appropriate consents from the North Dorset planning authority. In the absence of any the necessary permissions the solicitor will inform you of the options, which include seeking from the planning authority or obtaining an indemnity policy.

Do you need to get a chancel search? We are buying a Dorset residence close to parsonage grounds.

Where land in Dorset was once owned by a lay-rector, new owners of that property may be obliged to pay for maintenance of an old church building. As a consequence of a recent Act, interest over any affected land must be registered by October 2013. Your solicitor will suggest an appropriate indemnity policy to address chancel liability.

When in the conveyancing process do we need to instruct a conveyancer in Dorset?

The straightforward answer is, earlier is preferable, as there are a number of tasks which may be performed very early in the process. Early instruction of a firm to act on your Dorset sale or purchase could mitigate the chance of your transaction stalling.

Which individual property does the conveyancing solicitor in Dorset apply for when carrying out the conveyancing for a Dorset property?

Normal procedure will be to obtain the following Local Authority (council), Drainage Search (Con29DW or personal), Environmental, Tin Mining Search and China Search and perhaps less common searches, which may include a Utilities Search.

How do I guard against getting gazumped?

Gazumping arises when an offer is accepted, and then rejected, by the home owner, selecting instead a higher offer. There is almost always a risk of being gazumped. Instructing an efficient solicitor early should help to mitigate this risk.