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Reasons to use our Launceston conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Launceston is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located many kilometers away with little appreciation of the factors that impact property transactions in Launceston
  • 3 Launceston lawyers work in partnership with Launceston estate agents, developers, surveyors, banks and other professionals to make sure that the highest level of service is provided to clients every step of the way, ensuring the smoothest, most stress-free process possible
  • 4 Our site is the first site offering you the ability to ensure that your property ownership legalities in Launceston will be carried out by a law firm on your lender’s approved panel.
  • 5 Launceston property lawyers have a crucial edge when it comes to Launceston conveyancing as they have valuable local knowledge of local authority requirements, planning policies and other issues that will impact your sale or purchase

Examples of recent conveyancing in Launceston since April 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Launceston

Should commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may impact a commercial property in Launceston?

Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Launceston will order a SiteSolutions Highways report as it reduces the time that conveyancers expend in researching accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Launceston. The search result sets out definitive data on the adoption status of roads, footpaths and verges, as well as the implication of traffic schemes and the rights of way surrounding a commercial development sites in Launceston.

For each commercial conveyancing transaction in Launceston it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. The absence of identifying developments where adoption procedures have not been addressed adequately can result in delays to Launceston commercial conveyancing transactions as well as pose a risk to future intentions for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Launceston.

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

Covenants that are restrictive in nature can be picked up when reviewing land registry title as part of the legal transfer of property in Launceston. 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…’

I'm purchasing my first flat in Launceston with the aid of help to buy. The builders refused to move on the amount so I negotiated 6k of extras instead. The estate agent suggested that I not to tell my conveyancer about this deal as it could affect my mortgage with TSB. Do I keep my lawyer in the dark?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the developer of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial property in Launceston and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to gives a safeguard to business lessees, giving them the right to make a request to court for a continuation of occupancy when the lease reaches an end. There are certain specified grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complex. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing practices who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Launceston

My cousin has recommend that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Launceston. Should I choose my own property lawyer?

There are no two ways about it the ideal way to choose a conveyancing solicitor is to seek feedback from friends or relatives who have actually used the firm that you are contemplating using.

I have today placed an offer on an apartment in Launceston and the estate agent that we are using recommended his lawyer. She quoted £800 excluding VAT and 3rd party costs. Does this sound steep?

You should not rely on one quote. You should seek like-for-like quotes for your conveyancing in Launceston. Then pick one that you are comfortable with and just as important, is on the approved list of the mortgage company that you are sourcing your mortgage from.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Launceston regulated by the SRA

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

  • Kyldenna Limited, 15-19 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AB
  • John Whiting & Co, 27 Westgate Street, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 7AD
  • Peters Langsford Davies Llp, Westgate, Launceston, Cornwall, PL15 9AD

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Launceston regulated by the SRA

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Launceston practicing in commercial conveyancing in Launceston. This could include advice on re-mortgaging commercial property
  • 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

Conveyancing in Launceston is a complex business, both legally and administratively. The exact order of events varies slightly, below are some of the tasks in the process.

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Checking the title unregistered or registered
  • Conducting Launceston conveyancing searches for the title
  • Reviewing draft contract pack and other documentation prepared the owner’s solicitor
  • Raising questions with the seller’s solicitor
  • Agreeing the wording of the purchase contract
  • Assessing replies supplied by the vendor to pre-exchange enquiries
  • Negotiating a Transfer Deed for completion
  • Guiding the buyer in respect of the loan offer: (where appropriate)
  • Drafting 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)
  • Proceeding to exchange of contracts and then completion formalities
  • Preparing and submitting to HMRC the appropriate SDLT forms and payment
  • Dealing with the registration formalities for the transfer of ownership and the mortgage (where appropriate) at the HM 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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