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Reasons to use our Penzance conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Penzance solicitor are the linchpin to a successful Penzance conveyancing experience, keeping the process under control. They are on your side throughout, offering dedicated advice for the duration of your conveyancing
  • 2 The hallmark of our conveyancing solicitors in Penzance 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.
  • 3 Low cost packages from online conveyancers might be tempting. However, these firms are often based many kilometers away with little understanding of the factors that impact property transactions in Penzance
  • 4 Lawyer conveyancing solicitors have valuable personal links with Penzance selling agents and work very closely with them and local surveyors so as to ensure transactions proceed expeditiously.
  • 5 Peace of mind comes when you choose the very best, most recommended conveyancing solicitors. Penzance has a number to choose from, but for a truly professional and reliable service many local people have been use the recommendation of this site.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Penzance since January 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Penzance

Is there a reason why leasehold purchase conveyancing in Penzance costs more?

The conveyancing charges on a leasehold property in Penzance is frequently higher as compared to a freehold transaction. This is because there is an amount of additional work required in liaising with the freeholder and management company to obtain information concerning whether the rent and maintenance charges have been paid and whether there are any large sums expected to be spent in the foreseeable future on repairs or maintenance of the building.

We're in Penzance, First time buyers buying with a mortgage (lender is Nottingham , and our solicitor is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel). How long should the conveyancing process take?

The fact that your lawyer is on the Nottingham conveyancing panel is a help. It would almost certainly delay matters if they were not. However, no conveyancing practitioner should guarantee a timeframe for your conveyancing, due to third parties outside of your control such as delays caused by lenders,conveyancing search providers or by the other side’s solicitors. The time taken is often determined by the number of parties in a chain.

What can a local search reveal concerning the property we're purchasing in Penzance?

Penzance conveyancing often starts with the ordering local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search company for example Onsearch The local search is essential in every Penzance conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your new home. The search should reveal information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of thirteen subject headings.

I decided to have a survey completed on a property in Penzance in advance of retaining solicitors. I have been advised that there is a flying freehold overhang to the house. My surveyor advised that some mortgage companies will not issue a mortgage on a flying freehold property.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Lloyds has different instructions for example to Halifax. If you call us we can look into this further via the relevant bank. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are used to dealing with flying freeholds in Penzance. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I want to let out my leasehold flat in Penzance. Conveyancing solicitor who did the purchase is retired - so can't ask her. Do I need to ask my freeholder for their consent?

A small minority of properties in Penzance do contain a provision to say that subletting is only allowed with permission. The landlord is not entitled to unreasonably refuse but, in such cases, they would need to see references. Experience suggests that problems are usually caused by unsatisfactory tenants rather than owner-occupiers and for that reason you can expect the freeholder to take up the references and consider them carefully before granting permission.

I own a ground floor flat in Penzance, conveyancing was carried out July 2003. Can you work out an approximate cost of a lease extension? Corresponding flats in Penzance with a long lease are worth £195,000. The ground rent is £45 invoiced every year. The lease ceases on 21st October 2089

With only 64 years left to run we estimate the price of your lease extension to span between £14,300 and £16,400 plus legals.

The suggested premium range above a general guide to costs for extending a lease, but we are not able to provide the actual costs in the absence of detailed due diligence. You should not use the figures in tribunal or court proceedings. There may be additional issues that need to be considered and you obviously should be as accurate as possible in your negotiations. Neither should you take any other action placing reliance on this information before getting professional advice.

We have been told by various estate agents to expect up to two months for Penzance conveyancing to complete.This was a month ago. The draft contract was only received to my property lawyer a few days ago so does the time start running now?

You should treat with caution of any conveyancer promising fast completion times. Rather you should enquire about the average timeframe to complete Penzance conveyancing transactions and whether they are content to move towards an agreed target date for your house move in Penzance

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Sample of conveyancing solicitors in Penzance regulated by the SRA

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

  • Cornish Venning Limited, Unit N, Questmap Business Park, Longrock, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX

Commercial Conveyancing solicitors in Penzance regulated by the SRA

The list below is a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Penzance specialising in commercial conveyancing in Penzance. This should include advice on buying or selling a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail unit
  • Cornish Venning Limited, Unit N, Questmap Business Park, Longrock, Penzance, Cornwall, TR20 8HX

Transfer of Equity conveyancing in Penzance ordinarily includes the following:

  • Taking instructions from the appropriate parties
  • Investigating the title to the property
  • Following instructions from the mortgage company (if appropriate)
  • Negotiating the terms of the transaction
  • Drawing up Transfer or approving the Transfer deed
  • Negotiating adjustments to the the Transfer deed
  • Communicating with parties with regards to the Transfer
  • Agreeing and preparing for completion
  • Receiving and releasing funds to the appropriate parties
  • Completing and submitting to HM Revenue and Customs the appropriate stamp duty forms and payment
  • Registering the transfer of ownership and the home loan (if 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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