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Reasons to use our Falmouth conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Solicitor conveyancing firms have very good personal connections with Falmouth selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 2 The practices shown on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 There is a distinct possibility the other side’s lawyers are located in Falmouth - if so sets of solicitors are likely to have worked on conveyancing matters in the past
  • 4 No matter what any other companies say it could be necessary to visit your solicitor to sign documents. There are enough parties engaged in a conveyancing transaction without having to add Royal Mail into the mix.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Falmouth is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Falmouth since October 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Falmouth

What is the most effective way to search for the right lawyer to supply a 1st class service for my conveyancing in Falmouth?

Option 1 is to ask your friends and family who they experienced using in the past and if they were happy with the service.

Option 2 is to search the internet for conveyancing in Falmouth. Call a couple or more firms listed and ask them to send you their conveyancing charges and have a conversation with the lawyer who will oversee the conveyancing in advance ofcommitting.

Option 3 is to use this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your personal expectations including location,speed, complications and who the proposed mortgage company is. Resist the temptation to opt for ninety nine pound conveyancing in Falmouth

I am assisting my mother sell her property in Falmouth. Will the conveyancer arrange the EPC or it is for me to see to?

After the abolition of Home Packs, energy performance certificates was left as a mandatory part of selling a property. An EPC needs to be commissioned before the property is advertised. It is not something that lawyers ordinarily organise. If you are using a Falmouth conveyancing lawyer they might help arrange energy assessments given their relationships with reputable local energy assessors

We had appointed solicitors locally in Falmouth on the Principality solicitor panel. They are now charging me an additional charge for the legal aspects of the Principality mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Principality?

Unfortunately, as long as it is in their Terms and Conditions or Quote then yes your solicitor may levy a fee for this. This charge is not dictated by Principality but by your Falmouth lawyer. Plenty of firms on the Principality panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee and others do not.

We have agreed to purchase a house in Falmouth. A rare aspect is that the roof has a solar panel. Solicitors conducting should look into this right? Will my lender TSB be concerned?

Given that you are obtaining a mortgage with TSB your lawyer must follow the formal instructions outlined in Section 2 of UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook for TSB. The Council of Mortgage Lenders’ Handbook sets out minimum specifications for solar panel roof-space leases, and conveyancing practitioners are required to report to TSB where a lease does not comply with these provisions. The specifications relate to the installation of panels on properties nationwide and is not limited to Falmouth.

About to purchase a new build flat in Falmouth. Conveyancing is a frightening process at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. What sort of enquires would be asked in new build conveyancing.

Here are examples of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you can expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Falmouth

    The Vendor must covenant to keep unsold units in good repair until long leases are granted therefore. If there are lifts in the building, please confirm that the owners of flats on the ground and basement floors will not be required to contribute towards the cost of maintenance and renewal. Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Has the Lease plan been approved by the Land Registry and if not when will they be lodged for this purpose?

Due to the input of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Falmouth in advance of instructing solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold element to the house. The surveyor advised that some mortgage companies may not give a mortgage on this type of premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. Santander has different instructions for example to Halifax. Should you wish to telephone us we can check via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Falmouth. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

Taking into account that I am about to part with £400,000 on a house in Falmouth I wish to talk to a solicitor concerning theconveyancing ahead of instructing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

We could not agree more - we would be pleased to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you speaking to the conveyancer who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Falmouth.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a case number. The law firms that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are quoted for residential conveyancing in Falmouth should be the figure that you are charged.

I need to instruct a conveyancing lawyer in Falmouth for my home move. Is it possible to check a firm’s record with the profession’s regulator?

You can read published Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) decisions arising from investigations from 2008 onwards. Go to Check a solicitor's record. For records about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a solicitors record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and 09.30 - 18.00 Tuesday. For non-uk callers, use +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA sometimes recorded telephone calls for training reasons.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Falmouth regulated by the SRA

It is important to note that the listed firms do not limit their work for conveyancing in Falmouth but also conveyancing throughout England and Wales.

  • Hine Downing Llp, 8-14 Berkeley Vale, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PH
  • Sharp & Rimmer, Hillhead, St. Mawes, Truro, Cornwall, TR2 5AL

Planning law solicitors in Falmouth regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Falmouth specialising in planning law. The solicitors can give expert legal advice on all aspects of planning, including tree preservation orders
  • Hine Downing Llp, 8-14 Berkeley Vale, Falmouth, Cornwall, TR11 3PH

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Falmouth ordinarily includes the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Acting on behalf of the bank (if appropriate)
  • Agreeing the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving draft Transfer
  • Agreeing adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and transferring funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Registering the change in ownership and the mortgage (where relevant) at the Land Registry.

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*Source acknowledgement: House price data produced by Land Registry as well data supplied by Lexsure Ltd.

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