Can conveyancing in Launceston to be completed in 3 weeks?
Where you are under pressure for your conveyancing we would recommend that your lawyer is familiar with the location as they will benefit local connections and know-how. It is even conceivable that they could have conducted otherhouses in the same street. Therefore consider using a Launceston conveyancing solicitor. Second, make sure that the lawyer is on the on the approved list for your mortgage company. It is believed that nearly one in five of Launceston conveyancing deals are frustrated or jeopardised after discovering a buyer’s lawyer was not on their banks member panel. This can often result in the buying process being held up by almost three weeks. It is estimated that this issue impacts approximately 100,000 home moves every year. Most Launceston conveyancing firms can not act for certain mortgage companies so do check at the outset.
What happens if my lawyer’s firm is removed from the HSBC Solicitor panel ahead of completing my conveyancing in Launceston?
First, this is very unlikely to happen. In most cases even where a law firm is removed off of a panel the lender would allow the completion to go ahead as the lender would appreciate the difficulties that they would place you in if you have to instruct a new solicitor days before completion. In a worst case scenario where the lender insists that you instruct a new firm then it is possible for a very good lawyer to expedite the conveyancing albeit that you may pay a significant premium for this. The analogous situation is where a buyer instructs a lawyer, exchanges contracts and the law firm is shut down by a regulator such as the SRA. Again, in this situation you can find lawyers who can troubleshoot their way to bring the conveyancing to a satisfactory conclusion - albeit for a fee.
We are downsizing from our house in Launceston and according to the buyers it appears that there is a risk of it being constructed on contaminated land. A local conveyancer would know this is not the case. It does beg the question why the purchasers are using a factory type conveyancing outfit as opposed to a conveyancing solicitor in Launceston. We have lived in Launceston for 5 years we know that this is a non issue. Should we get in touch with our local Authority to get clarification that there is no issue.
It sounds as though you may have a conveyancing lawyer currently acting for you. What do they say? You should enquire of your lawyer before you do anything. It is very possible that once the local authority has been informed of a potential issue it cannot be insured against (a bit like being diagnosed with a serious illness and then taking out life insurance to cover that same ailment)
My company is wishing to lease a unit on a shopping parade. Can you recommend solicitors offering no-sale-no costs for non-domestic conveyancing in Launceston for below £1,200?
We can recommend firms who have well rounded knowledge of commercial conveyancing in Launceston, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply premises. If you are looking to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we will find you the right lawyer. Regarding the charges this will depend on the structure and terms of the proposed transaction. Let us have your contact information or email us so that we can provide you with a fixed commercial conveyancing quote.
I own a leasehold flat in Launceston. Conveyancing and Halifax mortgage are in place. A letter has just been received from someone claiming to own the freehold. It included a ground rent demand for rent dating back to 1994. The conveyancing solicitor in Launceston who previously acted has now retired. Any advice?
First make enquiries of the Land Registry to make sure that this person is indeed the new freeholder. It is not necessary to instruct a Launceston conveyancing lawyer to do this as it can be done on-line for less than a fiver. You should note that regardless, even if this is the legitimate freeholder, under the Limitation Act 1980 the limitation period for recovery of ground rent is six years.
Launceston Leasehold Conveyancing - Sample of Questions you should ask before buying
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Are there any major works in the planning that will likely add a premium to the maintenance costs? The best form of lease arrangement is if the freehold reversion is in the ownership of the leaseholders. In this arrangement the leaseholders have control and even though a managing agent is often retained if the building is larger than a house conversion, the managing agent acts for the leaseholders themselves. The majority of Launceston leasehold properties will have a service charge for maintenance of the building invoiced on behalf of the landlord. If you buy the property you will have to meet this contribution, normally quarterly throughout the year. This may vary from several hundred pounds to thousands of pounds for bigger purpose-built blocks. In all likelihood there will be a rentcharge to be met annual, normally this is not a large amount, say about £25-£75 but you need to check as sometimes it can be surprisingly expensive.
I recently found out that one of the directors of the solicitors undertaking the purchase conveyancing in Launceston is an aunty of the seller. Is this allowed?
As long as no conflict arises this should be fine. Where you are requiring mortgage finance then the lender may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific instructions concerning this. For example for RBS - Direct Line One as of 12/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :