I was notified yesterday by my estate agent that my Pembrokeshire solicitor is not on the mortgage company Solicitor panel. What can I do to be sure that this is correct?

The sensible course of action for you to take is to call your Pembrokeshire lawyer directly. You lawyer should advise you of the situation. Where they are not on the panel they may recommend you to a Pembrokeshire conveyancing firm that is on the approved list of lawyers for your bank.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The lender mentioned the mortgage came with free conveyancing. Is the implication that I have to use their panel solicitor as I would prefer to use a Pembrokeshire based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the chances are that allocate you one of their panel lawyers should you want the "fee-free" deal. Contact the mortgage company to determine if they allow a cash alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as a further option in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Pembrokeshire.

I've recently found out that there is a flying freehold issue on a property I put an offer in two weeks back in what was supposed to be a straight forward, no chain conveyancing. Pembrokeshire is where the house is located. Can you offer any guidance?

Flying freeholds in Pembrokeshire are unusual but are more likely to exist in relation to terraced houses. Even where you use a solicitor outside Pembrokeshire you would need to get your solicitor to go through the deeds diligently. Your bank may require your conveyancing solicitor to take out an indemnity policy. Some of the more diligent conveyancing solicitors in Pembrokeshire may ascertain that this is not enough and that the deeds be re-written to give you the most up to date legal protection. If so, the next door neighbour also had to sign up to the revised deeds.It is possible that your lender will not accept the situation so the sooner you find out the better. You should also check with your insurance broker as to whether they will insure a flying freehold premises.

I am thinking of appointing a conveyancing lawyer in Pembrokeshire for my purchase. Is it possible to review a firm’s complaints history with the profession’s regulator?

You may review presented Solicitor Regulator Association (SRA) determinations stemming from inquisitions commenced on or after Jan 2008. Visit Check a solicitor's record. To find information about the period before 1 January 2008, or to check a firm's history, telephone 0870 606 2555, 08.00 - 18.00 any week day save for Tuesday when lines open at 9.30am. International callers, dial +44 (0)121 329 6800. The SRA may recorded call for training requirements.

I am purchasing a maisonette mortgage free. I have provided conveyancer with 2 distinct forms of photographic ID, bank statement, numerous utility bills. Now he needs a copy from a probate lawyer stating that the funds are in place and that it has come from inheritance and not dealing E's in Ibiza.

In today’s world you will not be able to complete any Pembrokeshire conveyancing transaction without first providing evidence of your identity to your lawyers. This usually takes the form of a either your passport or driving licence and a utility bill. Remember if you are providing your driving licence as evidence of ID it must be both the paper part and photo card part, one is not acceptable without the other. Evidence of your source of funds is required under Money Laundering Regulations.