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Logical reasons to let us assist you select a high street conveyancing solicitor in Cumbria

  • 1 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Cumbria is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by large estate agency chains) sometimes falls short of the level of professionalism you would hope for.
  • 2 Cut price packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these organisations are often located many miles away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Cumbria
  • 3 This site is the only site that enables you the facility to check that your property ownership legalities in Cumbria will be conducted by a law firm on your mortgage lender’s authorised panel.
  • 4 Using a a family Solicitor on the whole results in a more personal touch. When using a large conveyancing firm, you tend to be looked after by a team of people who who progress matters by determining whether the ‘computers says no’.
  • 5 The organisations identified on our web pages have a mix of conveyancing practitioners, legal executives and support staff handling thousands of conveyancing matters annually.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Cumbria since November 2025*

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of terraced property, , CA10 2RJ completing on 05/12/2025 at a price of £352,000. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties

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of semi-detached property, Wheat Close, CA10 2RJ completing on 16/12/2025 at a price of £460,500. The legal transfer of property included amongst the various tasks: securing official copies of the title, agreeing completion date with parties, setting up the completion formalities

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of apartment Lowther Village CA10 2HP, at purchase consideration of £250,000. Leasehold conveyancing included: dealing with appropriate requisitions and enquiries, taking formal instructions from and updating the seller client, setting up the completion formalities

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of terraced premises, Pennine Close, CA10 2HS completing on 05/11/2025 at a price of £222,500. The conveyancing process incorporates some of the following tasks: sending the transfer to the seller for execution in readiness for completion, agreeing completion date with parties, preparing statement detailing charges

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Cumbria

I am remortgaging my home in Cumbria, does my lawyer need to be on the Lloyds Solicitor panel?

In theory, you could use a solicitor that is not on the Lloyds conveyancing panel, but Lloyds would require one of their panel solicitors to be instructed to act in their interests, and you'd have to pay for this - so most people instruct a panel solicitor. It's also easier, as otherwise you'd have to deal with two solicitors for the same transaction.

I am assisting my sister sell her house in Cumbria. Will the solicitor commission the energy assessment or should I organise this?

After the demise of HIPs, energy assessments was retained a compulsory part of selling a house. An energy performance certificate needs to be to hand prior to the property being placed on the market. It is not a task that lawyers ordinarily arrange. If you are instructing a Cumbria conveyancing solicitor they may help arrange EPC’s given their relationships with long established Cumbria providers

The mortgage over my property is with Skipton for my property in Cumbria. Conveyancing has been completed some time ago. In the event that I decide to rent out my property and do not currently have a buy-to-let mortgage do I need to remortgage to a BTL mortgage or inform Skipton?

Skipton must be informed of your intention before letting out your property as this is likely to be a breach of Skipton’s mortgage conditions. It may be that Skipton will permit you to let out your former home without needing to switch to a buy-to-let mortgage but some lenders will add a surcharge to your mortgage rate to reflect the higher risk. You should contact Skipton directly. It should not be necessary to do this via a Skipton conveyancing panel firm.

I've read lots of house buying guides, I note that they all recommend that you should get your house surveyed prior to buying it. When I asked my local Cumbria solicitor - who is on the Principality conveyancing panel - on this she said they don't do this and I need to contract an independent surveyor. is that correct?

Principality will need an independent valuation of the property. Your lawyer will not arrange this. Usually Principality will appoint their own surveyor to do this, and you will have to pay for it. Remember that this is a valuation for mortgage purposes and not a survey. You may wish to consider appointing your own Cumbria surveyor to carry out a survey or prepare a home buyers report on the property. It is up to you to satisfy yourself that the property is structurally sound before you buy it. If the survey or report reveals that building work is needed, you should tell your solicitor. You may wish to renegotiate with the seller.

I have todaybecome aware that Wolstenholmes have closed. They carried out my conveyancing in Cumbria for a purchase of a leasehold flat 12 months ago. How can I establish that the property is not still registered in the name of the previous owner?

The quickest way to see if the premises is registered to you, you can carry out a search of the land registry (£3.00). You can either do this yourself or ask a law firm to do this for you. If you are not registered you can seek help from one of a number of Cumbria conveyancing specialists.

I opted to have a survey done on a property in Cumbria ahead of instructing solicitors. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. The surveyor advised that some banks may not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold home.

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

Is it simple use the search app to locate a conveyancing lawyer in Cumbria on the approved list for my mortgage?

First pick a bank such as National Westminster Bank, The Royal Bank of Scotland or TSB then specify your location e.g. Cumbria. Conveyancing practices in Cumbria and further afield will then be shown.

How up-to-date is your database of lawyers on the bank conveyancing panel in Cumbria? Do the lenders send you an updated list?

Cumbria law firm practices and firms carrying out conveyancing in Cumbria themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the mortgage company conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from the bank directly.

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Cumbria regulated by the SRA

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

  • Gaynham King & Mellor, 2 Mason Court, Gillan Way, Penrith 40 Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9GR

Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Cumbria

The firms listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Cumbria practicing in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This should include advice on Leasehold Valuation Tribunal proceedings

  • Gaynham King & Mellor, 2 Mason Court, Gillan Way, Penrith 40 Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9GR

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Cumbria regulated by the SRA

The list below is a small selection of solicitors in Cumbria practicing in commercial conveyancing in Cumbria. This should include advice on granting a lease to a commercial tenant
  • Gaynham King & Mellor, 2 Mason Court, Gillan Way, Penrith 40 Business Park, Penrith, Cumbria, CA11 9GR

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

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