LM Logo

Find a Lender-Approved Local Conveyancer in Fowey

Ready to buy a new home? Find a law firm approved by your lender.

There is a good reason why you won’t find people saying “if only I would have chosen a cheap factory-type firm”! Go local - instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Fowey

Reasons to use our Fowey conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The Fowey conveyancing practitioners that are identified are committed to supplying the most cost, efficient and accessible conveyancing service to home buyers, sellers and investors in Fowey
  • 2 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Fowey is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you will expect.
  • 3 Our site is the first site that enables you the ability to ensure that your conveyancing in Fowey will be carried out by a conveyancer on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 4 Fowey conveyancers will acquainted with the local Land Registry Office, Local Authority and estate agents
  • 5 Using a local Solicitor usually means that you will receive a more bespoke service. Online forums often suggest that in appointing a an online conveyancing factory, your transaction is handled by a team of people who who update you by reading from their computer screens.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Fowey since June 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Fowey

Would the conveyancing solicitors that you recommend handle attended exchange conveyancing in Fowey?

We do have a number of conveyancing experts carrying out one day exchanges. Please call us to get a conveyancing quote and details as to availability.

Can I use your services to find a Conveyancing solicitor in Fowey even if I’m not buying or selling a house, for example where I wish to acquire an office in Fowey with a mortgage from Clydesdale?

Our comparison service is predominantly there to get a quote from residential conveyancing solicitors in Fowey but we have set out at the end of this page some Fowey commercial conveyancing firms. You should enquire with the solicitors directly to see if they are also authorised to represent Clydesdale

Do I have to have a meeting at the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will appoint a lawyer who conducts conveyancing in Fowey so that I can pop in to their offices when needed.

Most approved lawyers for lenders conduct their communications via the post, internet or over the phone. This enables them to conduct the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in the country. However you should check if you can still book an appointment to visit conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.

Are there restrictive covenants that are commonly identified as part of conveyancing in Fowey?

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the process of conveyancing in Fowey. An 1874 stipulation that was seen was ‘The houses to be erected on the estate are each to be of a uniform elevation in accordance with the drawings to be prepared or approved by the vendor’s surveyor…’

How does conveyancing in Fowey differ for new build properties?

Most buyers of new build premises in Fowey come to us having been asked by the housebuilder to sign contracts and commit to the purchase even before the residence is finished. This is because builders in Fowey typically acquire the land, plan the estate and want to get the plots sold off as they are building the properties. Buyers, therefore, will have to exchange contracts without actually seeing the house they are buying. To reduce the chances of losing the property, buyers should instruct conveyancing solicitors as soon as the property is reserved and mortgage applications should be submitted quickly. Due to the fact that it could be several months and even years between exchange of contracts and completion, the mortgage offer may need to be extended. It would be wise to use a lawyer who specialises in new build conveyancing especially if they are used to new build conveyancing in Fowey or who has acted in the same development.

I decided to have a survey carried out on a house in Fowey ahead of appointing solicitors. I have been informed that there is a flying freehold element to the house. Our surveyor has said that some mortgage companies will refuse to grant a mortgage on a flying freehold premises.

It varies from the lender to lender. HSBC has different instructions for example to Nationwide. Should you wish to call us we can check via the appropriate mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Fowey. Conveyancing will be smoother if you use a solicitor in Fowey especially if they are accustomed to such properties in Fowey.

Last updated

Domestic conveyancing in Fowey ordinarily involves the following:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title to the property
  • Ordering Fowey searches with respect to the title
  • Considering the draft contract pack and other papers supplied by the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Raising enquiries with the vendor’s conveyancing practitioner
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
  • Reviewing replies given by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Agreeing the wording for the Transfer document
  • Advising the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drawing up and sending the buyer a report on title (that is; a breakdown of all findings on the property)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then preparing for completion
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate Land Tax forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration procedures for the transfer of ownership and the home loan (where appropriate) at the HMLR.

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Fowey is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process:

  • Obtaining instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Representing bank (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Agreeing adjustments to the draft Transfer
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing monies to relevant parties
  • Preparing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the correct Land Tax forms and payment
  • Registering the new ownership and the mortgage (if appropriate) at the HM Land Registry.

Fowey commercial property solicitors draw on a full range of commercial expertise offering advice on numerous issues across all aspects of commercial property law

    Property realisations and advice for insolvency practitioners Notices received in respect of alleged breaches of lease Comprehensive advice on planning issues Property due diligence in connection with corporate acquisitions and disposals Creating and negotiating new leases Property finance for investment and development loans for banks and borrowers

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

© Crown copyright material is reproduced with the permission of Land Registry under delegated authority from the Controller of HMSO.