We are planning to acquire a house and need a conveyancing solicitor in Launceston who is on the TSB conveyancing panel. Can you recommend a local solicitor?
Our service is limited to being a directory service for firms who wish to be listed as being on the approved conveyancing panel for TSB . We don't recommend any particular firms conducting conveyancing in Launceston.
Do I have to visit the offices of the solicitor to sign the mortgage deed? If so, I will choose one who does conveyancing in Launceston so that I can attend their offices if necessary.
These days approved lawyers for mortgage companies carry out their communications via Royal Mail, internet or over phone calls. This means that they can undertake the conveyancing transaction regardless of where you live in England or Wales. However you should check if you have the option of visiting the offices of your conveyancing lawyer if you prefer.
Various internet forums that I have come across warn that are the primary cause of stalling in Launceston house deals. Is that correct?
The Council of Property Search Organisations (CoPSO) has noted the determinations of research by MoveWithUs that conveyancing searches do not figure amongst the most frequent causes of hindrances during the legal transfer of property. Local searches are unlikely to be the root cause of slowing down conveyancing in Launceston.
I am looking for a ground for flat up to £245,000 and found one round the corner in Launceston I like with open areas and transport links in the vicinity, however it only has 52 remaining years left on the lease. There is not much else in Launceston for this price, so just wondered if I would be making a mistake purchasing a lease with such few years left?
If you need a mortgage that many years will likely be a potential deal breaker. Reduce the offer by the anticipated lease extension will cost if it has not already been discounted. If the current owner has owned the property for at least twenty four months you could ask them to commence the lease extension formalities and then assign it to you. An additional ninety years can be extended on to the current lease and have £0 ground rent by law. You should speak to your conveyancing solicitor about this.
I yesterday become aware that one of the directors of the law firm acting on the purchase conveyancing in Launceston is is the father of the owners that we are purchasing from. Is this acceptable?
On the basis that no conflict arises this should be fine. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many mortgage companies have specific requirements on this. For example for Yorkshire Building Society as of 16/10/2025, the requirements read as follows :
* there is no conflict of interest and none arises during the transaction
* the firm is a partnership
* the conveyancer acting is not the borrower or a member of the borrower's immediate family