My IFA says he needs my Penzance solicitor’s panel reference for the Santander conveyancing panel. Can you suggest how I obtain this. I have tried my local Penzance office but they have not responded to me.
Have you tried contacting your Penzance property lawyer about this?. They keep a central record lender panel numbers.
Do commercial conveyancing searches reveal impending roadworks that could affect a commercial premises in Penzance?
Its becoming the norm that commercial conveyancing solicitors in Penzance will carry out a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers expend in sourcing accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Penzance. The search result provides definitive information 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 Penzance.
For every commercial conveyancing transaction in Penzance it is critical to investigate the adoption status of roads surrounding a site. Failure to identify developments where adoption procedures have not been dealt with adequately could cause delays to Penzance commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not ordered for domestic conveyancing in Penzance.
four months have gone by since my purchase conveyancing in Penzance took place. I have checked the Land Registry website which shows that I paid £200,000 when infact I paid £180,000. Why the discrepancy?
The price paid figure is taken from the application to register the purchase. It is the figure included in the Transfer (the legal deed which transfers the asset from one person to the other) and referred to as the 'consideration' or purchase price. You can report an error in the price paid figure using the LR online form. In most cases errors result from typos so at first glance the figure. Do report it so they can double check and advise.
Am I right to be suspicious about brokers that I am dealing with are suggesting a web based conveyancing firm rather than a High Street Penzance conveyancing firm?
As is the case with many professional services, often recommendations from relatives can be very helpful. Yet there are many players in a conveyancing transaction; estate agents, mortgage brokers and lenders might all suggest solicitors to choose. On occasion these lawyers might be known to one of the organisations as being good in their field, but sometimes there might be a commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to select your own conveyancer. You need to be aware that most lenders specify a panel list of lawyers you have to use for the lender related work in your house move.
My husband and I are novice buyers - had an offer accepted, but the agent told us that the owners will only issue a contract if we use their chosen solicitors as they are insisting on a ‘quick sale’. We would rather use a family solicitor used to conveyancing in Penzance
It is improbable the owners are driving this. If they want ‘a quick sale', taking such a hostile approach to a motivated buyer is is going to put the whole deal at risk. Bypass the agents and go straight to the owners and make sure they comprehend that (a)you are genuine purchasers (b)you are excited to move forward, with mortgage lined up © you are chain free (d) you wish to move quickly (e)however you will continue to use your own,trusted Penzance conveyancing firm - rather thanthe ones that will provide their negotiator at the agency a introducer fee or hit his conveyancing figures pre-set by HQ.
My wife and I yesterday discovered that one of the partners of the firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Penzance is is the father of the seller. Is this permitted?
Provided no conflict arises this is permitted. If you are needing a mortgage then the bank may have a say as many banks have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Halifax Loans as of 11/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :