My IFA says he needs my Penzance law firm’s panel member for the Santander conveyancing panel. How do I discover this. I have contacted my local Penzance branch but they don't know it.
The sensible thing to do is ask for this information from your Penzance lawyer . Most Penzance law firms will keep a file or database of lender panel information which would include, if applicable, their conveyancing panel details for each lender.
Do commercial conveyancing searches disclose impending roadworks that may affect a commercial site in Penzance?
Many commercial conveyancing solicitors in Penzance will perform a SiteSolutions Highways report as it dramatically cuts the time that conveyancers invest in investigating accurate data on highways that impact buildings and development assets in Penzance. The report 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 each 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 may cause delays to Penzance commercial conveyancing deals as well as present a risk to future plans for the site. These searches are not carried out for domestic conveyancing in Penzance.
It has been four months since my purchase conveyancing in Penzance took place. I have checked the Land Registry site which shows that I paid £150,000 when infact I paid £160,000. 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 premises 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 concerned by estate agents that I am dealing with are suggesting an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a local Penzance conveyancing firm?
As is the case with many professional services, often suggestions from relatives can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of players in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and lenders may suggest solicitors to choose. Sometimes these solicitors might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but sometimes there is an underlying financial incentive behind the endorsement. You have the right to appoint your own conveyancer. Don't forget that some mortgage providers have an approved list of lawyers you must use for the mortgage related work in your home move.
We're first time buyers - agreed a price, yet the property agent told us that the vendor will only go ahead if we use the agent's preferred conveyancers as they want an ‘expedited deal’. My instinct tells me that we should use a high street solicitor who is accustomed to conveyancing in Penzance
We suspect that the seller is not behind this ultimatum. If they want ‘a quick sale', turning down a motivated buyer is not the way to achieve this. Try to communicate with the owners directly and explain that (a)you are keen to buy (b)you are ready to go, with finances arranged © you are chain free (d) you intend to proceed fast (e)but you will continue to use your preferred Penzance conveyancing lawyers - not the ones that will earn the estate agent a commission or achieve conveyancing targets demanded by corporate headquarters.
My husband and I recently found out that one of the directors of the firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Penzance is related to the owners that we are buying from. Is this permitted?
Provided no conflict arises this is allowable. If you are needing a mortgage then the bank may have a say as many banks have specific instructions on this. For example for Halifax Loans as of 11/12/2025, the requirements read as follows :