Conveyancing in Dorset

Here at iconvey we are expert conveyancers in Dorset and believe that buying or selling a property is often one of the biggest decisions we each have to make, so if you are buying or selling your home in Dorset, then it makes sense to fully understand what this means and to familiarise yourself with the Dorset area.

About Dorset

Dorset is a county of great beauty, a land of contrast and breathtaking scenery. It is one of the maritime counties of southern England, fronting the English Channel which separates the United Kingdom from mainland Europe. Its coastline extends some 140 kilometers from Lyme Regis in the west to Christchurch in the east, and offers a selection of the finest sandy beaches to be found in the British Isles, including the famous Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site.

Main Towns & Cities in Dorset

Dorset, in the South West of England, boasts a number of town & cities, including the historic County Town of Dorchester, as well as Poole, Bournemouth, Bridport, Lyme Regis and Blandford Forum.

Dorset Council

Dorset County Council, located in Dorchester, is the local council for Dorset. The Dorset County Council website is an excellent place to go for a wealth of information concerning Dorset. This includes; Advice, Business & economy, Community & living, Environment & planning, Health, Housing, Leisure & culture and much more.

Dorset Conservation Areas

Conservation Areas are designated to conserve the character or appearance of those parts of the built environment of special historic or architectural interest.

A Conservation Area is defined as: 'an area of special architectural or historic interest, the character and appearance of which it is desirable to preserve or enhance'. - Planning (Listed Buildings and Conservation Areas) Act 1990.

The purpose of a conservation area is not to prevent all development but rather to enable its careful management. Dorset is divided into 3 main areas for conservation, West Dorset, East Dorset and North Dorset.

Shared Ownership of your home in Dorset

Shared ownership homes in Dorset, (also known as New Build HomeBuy), offers a low cost way to get on the home ownership ladder. The shared ownership scheme makes housing affordable in Dorset.

Unregistered Properties in Dorset

Compulsory registration across the whole of England came into effect during the late 1980's. Since then, any property purchased must be registered with HM Land Registry. In Dorset, there are quite a number of properties that are still unregistered. The Conveyancing Solicitor who carried out your Conveyancing transaction should be completely aware of how to properly deal with unregistered properties. An 'Epitome of Sale' must be supplied by the seller, in order to prove their ownership of the property. These documents must show an unbroken chain of ownership for at least 15 years, up to the present day. Your Conveyancing Solicitor should examine these documents carefully.

New Build Properties in Dorset

Dorset is fortunate enough to have a considerable number of new build properties in the county. This includes the prestigious Duchy of Cornwall village of Poundbury, as well as Beaminster, Blandford Forum, Bournemouth, Bridport, Dorchester, Gillingham, Poole, Portland, Shaftesbury, Sherborne, Wareham, Wimborne and Weymouth! New build homes are potentially a particularly complex aspect of conveyancing, so you must ensure that your Conveyancing Solicitor is familiar with dealing with new build properties, as the conveyancing procedures and processes can be different to the norm.  There may well be deals and incentives offered by the developer, and these must be looked into properly by your Conveyancing Solicitor. If you are buying your home with a mortgage, then the lender should be notified of any cash incentives.

Why Choose iconvey as your Property Lawyers in Dorset?

If you are looking to buy or sell a property in Dorset, whether it be your home, a second property to let for rental income or even a holiday home, then our dedicated team of Dorset Conveyancers at iconvey are here to help.

The conveyancing team iconvey are able to assist with all aspects of the conveyancing for your property sale or purchase in Dorset. We have extensive experience in dealing with conveyancing in Dorset and offer an excellent, professional service at highly competitive rates. Just over the past year, we have dealt with numerous people who have bought or sold a home in the county. As such, we are well aware of local issues involved within the Dorset area.

There are a number of firms throughout Dorset who deal with conveyancing but we would strongly recommend that you contact us for a quote before making a decision as to who to instruct.

You can obtain an instant quote for your conveyancing in Dorset from this website, (just click here).  Our quotes are guaranteed, fully transparent and include no hidden extras for a normal conveyancing transaction.  Alternatively, simply call us on 0844 225 2061 for more information or to discuss your particular needs.

Across the whole of England and Wales, iconvey is a favourite choice, this is because we offer a first-class, fantastic service at reasonable cost.  All of our lawyers are fully qualitfied solicitors and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.  We operate with small conveyancing teams, headed up by a senior conveyancer, so you can be assured that you will be dealing with the same 2 or 3 people throughout your entire property sale, purchase or remortgage transaction.  You wont even need to visit us in person, all of your property transaction can be simply handled from the comfort of your own home via post, telephone and email.  We will even provide you with automatic updates concerning how your transaction is progressing via email and text message, should you wish!