Business Details
45 Years
experience
Conveyancing Services in Warrington
Dickensons Property Lawyers is a family-run conveyancing firm established in 1981, providing personalised legal services to clients buying or selling residential properties. Our practice prioritises transparency, cost-effectiveness, and client support throughout the often-stressful property transaction process. With over four decades of local expertise, we combine deep community knowledge with professional accreditation through the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Our team of experienced legal professionals, including licensed conveyancers and trained assistants, delivers tailored solutions while maintaining competitive pricing. We operate from our original premises in Warrington, serving clients across England and Wales with a commitment to ethical practice and client satisfaction.Our reduced overheads as a licensed conveyancer practice enable us to offer fixed-fee structures without hidden costs. We maintain strong relationships with local estate agents and financial advisors while refusing referral fees to keep client costs low. Our processes incorporate modern compliance technologies like Thirdfort for secure identity verification. We provide detailed written quotations upfront and maintain open communication throughout every transaction. Our team's extensive experience in handling complex property matters ensures clients receive expert guidance from initial consultation to completion.
Services
Conveyancing
Property Sales
Property Purchases
Mortgage Handling
Land Registry Filings
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We are a family-run firm with over 40 years of local conveyancing experience
- Our fixed-fee structures include all foreseeable costs with no hidden extras
- We maintain professional accreditation through the Council for Licensed Conveyancers
- Our reduced overheads enable competitive pricing without compromising service quality
- We use secure digital compliance systems while maintaining personal client contact
Associations and certifications
- The Council for Licensed Conveyancers
Services
Conveyancing
Our conveyancing service handles all aspects of residential property transactions, including contract preparation, title verification, and fund transfers. We specialise in straightforward freehold transactions for houses priced up to 800,000. Our experienced team ensures compliance with all legal requirements while maintaining clear communication throughout the process.
Property Sales
We manage the complete sale process from initial documentation to completion, including redemption of existing mortgages and handling multiple charges. Our fixed-fee structure covers properties up to 600,000, with additional charges applying for more complex cases. We provide clear cost breakdowns before work commences.
Property Purchases
Our purchase service includes contract review, local authority searches, and mortgage coordination. We handle properties up to 800,000 with standard fees covering properties up to 300,000. Our team assists with Help to Buy ISAs and Lifetime ISAs, ensuring smooth completion of purchase transactions.
People
George W. Dickenson
Licensed Conveyancer
Founder and principal conveyancer with over 40 years' experience. Qualified solicitor since 1981, converted to licensed conveyancer in 2010. Local Warrington resident with deep community knowledge and extensive property law expertise.
Lesley Dickenson
Office Manager
Co-founder with decades of administrative experience. Oversees office operations and client relations. Has worked alongside George since the firm's establishment in 1981, ensuring smooth business operations.
Christopher Dickenson
Receptionist
Son of the founders, handling front-of-house duties since 2009. Provides first-point contact for clients and coordinates communication between clients and legal staff.
Michelle Bennett
Legal Assistant
Experienced legal assistant since 2013, previously worked at large firms. Handles case administration and client documentation. Provides expert support to the conveyancing team with her extensive legal sector experience.
Jill Silver
Legal Assistant
Trainee licensed conveyancer with career experience from junior secretary to qualified professional. Rejoined the firm in 2016 after initial tenure, bringing valuable institutional knowledge and technical expertise to client cases.
Questions
How long does the conveyancing process typically take?
The average property transaction takes 6-8 weeks from instruction to completion, depending on chain complexity and mortgage arrangements.
What additional fees might apply during conveyancing?
Additional charges may apply for multiple mortgages (£30 each), telegraphic transfers (£20), and properties above £600,000. We confirm all costs in writing before proceeding.
Do you handle leasehold properties?
We specialise in freehold transactions only. We cannot act for flats, apartments, or shared-ownership properties due to insurance and complexity factors.
How do you verify client identities?
We use Thirdfort's secure app for ID verification as required by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. Our team provides full support during this mandatory process.
What payment methods do you accept?
We require funds from client-nominated accounts only, following anti-money laundering regulations. Payments are made directly to our business account after initial verification.
Can you assist with Help to Buy ISAs?
Yes, we use the Help to Buy: ISA Conveyancer Portal for bonus requests and can handle Lifetime ISA savings arrangements during property transactions.
