About Us
From when you first instruct us here at Dundas Law whether you are a first time buyer or simply moving home there is so much to think about and we want to make this exciting time as smooth and stress free as possible.
We understand how important it is when buying and selling property and we also understand the need for an experienced conveyancing Solicitor who will do everything in their power to ensure it all goes smoothly.
We are members of the Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme – the mark of excellence for the home buying process.
Buying and selling a home can be a stressful time. By looking for a CQS firm like Dundas Law the public can seek out a firm that has proved its commitment to quality.
The overall beneficiaries will be clients who use Dundas Law when buying a home. They will receive a reliable, efficient service as recognised by the CQS standard."
The scheme requires practices to undergo a strict assessment, compulsory training, self reporting, random audits and annual reviews in order to maintain CQS status. It is open only to members of the Law Society who meet the demanding standards set by the scheme and has the support of the Council of Mortgage Lenders, the Building Societies Association, Legal Ombudsman and the Association of British Insurers.
We will support you from day one through the whole process by keeping you up to date with regular updates on your Conveyancing transaction and our service can be tailored to your individual needs.
We pride ourselves on delivering the highest standard of customer care and are available 6 days a week via telephone or email, you can view our diversity here.
Our Services Include
Buying & Selling a Home
It’s a very exciting time when buying or selling your home and our highly experienced residential conveyancer will advise you which surveys and land registry searches are necessary depending on the location of the property.
We will also keep you informed in every step of the buying process and make sure that there are no unnecessary delays by liaising directly with your mortgage lender, estate agent and the sellers Solicitor.
We attach a copy of our home-buyers guide to the conveyancing process which simplifies the whole process of buying and selling your property.
Dundas Law can also assist you with any Help to Buy Purchases and Auction sales.
Re-Mortgaging
If your current mortgage is coming to an end you may wish to re-mortgage with new mortgage lender. You may also wish to release some capital from your property to fund home improvements, help your children to get on the property ladder or you may simply wish to re-mortgage your property to take advantage of more attractive interest rates.
It is important to seek independent legal advice on the implications and conditions of the re-mortgage. We will make sure that you fully understand the terms of your new mortgage and will check the conditions set by your lender.
Leasehold & Shared Ownership
Shared ownership schemes can have complicated leases, so it is important that you are fully aware of the terms in the scheme structure before you sign up. When it comes to selling your shared ownership property you must adhere to a set procedure, notifying your Housing Association and giving them first refusal to buy the property.
Dundas Law will make sure that you understand what your options are under your particular scheme and will advise you accordingly to help you secure your very important first home.
Following a divorce or separation, co-owners of a property may need to change the ownership arrangement. Whether this is as a result of a court order or by voluntary agreement, the transfer of equity is a legal transaction that should be completed by a licensed conveyancer.
Permission will have to be sought from your mortgage company and any other secured lenders. The transfer must be registered at the land registry to be binding.
Dundas Law can negotiate with your mortgage lender for consent to transfer and release from mortgage obligations depending on your circumstances. We make sure that the conditions of your divorce or separation agreement are met and evidence is provided to the court.