I selected a local firm for my conveyancing in Henfield today. Reviewing the Terms and Conditions I noteI am liable for costs even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I ditch them and select a web based lawyer promising no-sale-no-fee conveyancing in Henfield?

Generally there is a concession along the lines that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will generally be uplifted to neutralise those conveyances that do not go ahead. You should be mindful that such promotions generally do not protect you from outlay by way of example Henfield conveyancing search expenses.

How up to date is your database of Henfield solicitors on the TSB conveyancing panel? Do TSB send you an updated list?

Henfield conveyancing firms themselves provide us confirmation that they are on the TSB conveyancing panel as opposed to being supplied with a list from TSB directly.

We are hoping to buy a newly converted flat in Henfield with a residential mortgage from Nationwide Building Society.We would like to retain our Henfield conveyancing practitioner but Nationwide Building Society informed us she’s not listed on their "panel". we are left little option but to use a Nationwide Building Society panel firm or keep our high street solicitor and fork out for one of their panel ones to represent them. This seems very unfair; Can we not simply insist that Nationwide Building Society use our lawyer?

No, not really. The loan issued to you is subject to its terms and conditions, a common one being that lawyers must be on the Nationwide Building Society conveyancing panel. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of solicitors on their panels: a borrower could find one for themselves, as long as it was on the lender's panel. The lender would then simply instruct the borrower's lawyers to act for the lender, too. You can use your lender's panel lawyers or you could borrow from another lender which does not restrict your choice. A further alternative is for your lawyer to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for Nationwide Building Society

I need to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Henfield for my house move. Is there any facility to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

Members of the public may read presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations arising from inquisitions started on or after 1 January 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find details Pre 2008, or to check a firm's record, phone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. For callers outside the UK, call +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training reasons.

My wife and I have agreed a price on a Henfield flat left to us some years ago in 2009. I have over twenty years conveyancing know-how and, now retired, see no reason not to undertake my own legal work. The purchaser's conveyancing practitioner has informed me that their Lenders will not allow you to do your own conveyancing mandating that the funds to be transferred to a solicitor's bank account.

Mortgage instructions to property lawyers from all CML members specify that If the vendor does not have legal representation the buyer’s lawyers should check whether the mortgage company needs to be informed so that a decision can be made as to whether or not they are prepared to progress.