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Launceston Conveyancing Statistics*

March was the busiest month and October was the next busiest month while December was the least busiest month of the year for conveyancing in Launceston
The most common indemnity insurance policies for Launceston conveyancing is Chancel
Average time from start to completion was 33 days for conveyancing in Launceston
964 is the median number of years remaining on leases in Launceston
Percentage of cases in Launceston that are buy to let is 7%

Examples of recent conveyancing in Launceston since November 2025*

Sale

of terraced residence, Bounsalls Lane, PL15 9AB completing on 02/12/2025 at a price of £185,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, preparing statement detailing charges, sending title deeds and executed transfer to purchaser’s conveyancer

Transfer

of house property, Kensey Valley Meadow, PL15 9NB completing on 04/12/2025 at a price of £399,950. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

Sale

of terraced property, St Marys Road, PL15 8JR completing on 10/12/2025 at a price of £146,000. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Disposal

of detached residence premises, Windmill Hill, PL15 9TF completing on 14/11/2025 at a price of £530,000. The conveyancing process included amongst the various tasks: drafting the sale agreement and Transfer, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Launceston

Would the conveyancing lawyers that you recommend carry out right to buy conveyancing in Launceston?

We have identified plenty of conveyancing experts who can service right to buy transactions You should e-mail us in order to secure a costs calculation.

Do lenders provide you with an approved list of Launceston conveyancing solicitors? How do you know who is on the Skipton conveyancing panel?

Launceston conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the Skipton conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from Skipton directly.

How can we tell if a Launceston conveyancing solicitor on the Principality panel is any good?

When it comes to conveyancing in Launceston seeking recommendations is a good start. Before you go ahead, check if they offer a no sale no fee offer. Also, you often get what you pay for - a firm which quotes more, will often provide a better service than one advertising the lowest fees. We would always recommend that you speak with the solicitor handling your conveyancing.

I have decided to exercise my right to buy my property in Launceston off the council. I have a mortgage offer with Principality. Conveyancing is not something I have any knowledge of. Can I proceed without a solicitor easily? I think we can but we keep being told I should have one. Any advice?

It is not advisable to proceed with a house purchase without a solicitor. The council's solicitor are not acting for you. You need a solicitor for a number reasons. One of which is to verify what plans the Council have for repairs and refurbishment for the next five years. Many leaseholders have been stung for contributions of thousands of pounds. In any event, if you are getting a mortgage with Principality, you will need to appoint a solicitor on the Principality conveyancing panel.

TSB have agreed my mortgage in principle, my bid on a flat in Launceston has been agreed to, what happens next?

The estate agent will wish to know who your solicitors are (ensure that the conveyancing practitioners are on the bank’s approved list). Telephone TSB or your broker and finish off any outstanding paperwork. TSB will instruct a valuer who will get in contact with the estate agent or vendor to book an appointment. Once conducted (assuming no problems) it takes about a fortnight to get a mortgage offer. TSB will issue the offer to you and your lawyers. The legal work will then take it’s course according the nature and complexity of the conveyancing in Launceston.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a house I have offered on two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Launceston is the location of the property. Is there any guidance you can impart?

Flying freeholds in Launceston are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even though you don't necessarily need a conveyancing solicitor in Launceston you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your mortgage company may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Launceston may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

Given that I am about to spend hundreds of thousands of pounds on a garden flat in Launceston I would like to talk to a lawyer regarding theconveyancing in advance of appointing the firm. Is this something that you can arrange?

This is something that we recommend - we would be delighted to talk to you we do not take any clients on without you liaising with the solicitor who will be doing your property ownership legalities in Launceston.There is no ‘factory style conveyancing’ - each client is unique person, not a case number. The practices that we put you in touch with believe that the fees you are calculated and presented to you for residential conveyancing in Launceston should be the figure that you end up paying.

My father-in-law has encouraged me to appoint his conveyancers in Launceston. Should I use them?

There are no two ways about it the best way to select a conveyancing lawyer is to seek feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the conveyancer you're considering.

Last updated 09/02/2026

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Launceston regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Launceston specialising in commercial conveyancing in Launceston. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant

Karen Wallis Law Llp, Old House, 11 Exeter Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9EQ
K Wallis Limited, Old House, 11 Exeter Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9EQ
Kyldenna Limited, 15-19 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AB
Peters Langsford Davies Llp, Westgate, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AD

Planning law solicitors in Launceston regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Launceston with expertise in planning law. This may include advice on compulsory purchases in Launceston

Karen Wallis Law Llp, Old House, 11 Exeter Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9EQ
K Wallis Limited, Old House, 11 Exeter Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9EQ

Typically, Launceston conveyancing for a purchase has some of the following tasks

Property lawyer instructed by the purchaser on acceptance of the offer
Examining the title unregistered or registered
Ordering Launceston conveyancing searches with respect to the property
Assessing draft contract pack and other documentation received from the seller’s solicitor
Raising enquiries with the seller’s solicitor
Agreeing the wording of the purchase agreement
Analysing replies supplied by the seller to pre-exchange enquiries
Negotiating the Transfer document
Advising the purchasing in respect of the loan offer: (where relevant)
Preparing and sending the purchaser a report on title (that is; reporting to the purchaser on the contents of the contract pack, preliminary enquiries and the result of the searches)
Carrying out the key stage of exchanging contracts and then completion formalities
Completion of and submitting to HMRC the correct Land Tax forms and payment
Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where applicable) at the HMLR.

Neighboring Locations

Holsworthy


	Launceston

Lifton

Callington

Gunnislake
Calstock

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