We instructed a local firm for my conveyancing in Portland yesterday. After carefully reading the terms of engagement I seeI am on the hook for costs even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or appoint an on-line solicitor practice advertising no move no charge conveyancing in Portland?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is advertised then the fee levels will generally be higher to neutralise those conveyances that do not go ahead. Also remember that these deals tend not to protect you from expenses such your Portland conveyancing search charges.

We are expecting a mortgage offer soon. The bank mentioned the home loan came with free conveyancing. Does this mean I have to instruct their panel lawyer as I would prefer to appoint a Portland based conveyancing firm?

You should check but the the likelihood is that give you one of their panel solicitors if you want the "fee-free" deal. Contact the mortgage company to check if they offer you a monetary alternative. It is not unheard for a lender to give a £250 cashback as an alternative in which case you could put that amount towards the cost for your conveyancing solicitor in Portland.

Just had an offer accepted on a new build flat in Portland. Conveyancing is daunting at the best of times but I have never purchased a new build flat before. Can you give me some examples of some of the questions asked in new build conveyancing.

Set out below is a sample of a selection of leasehold new build questions that you may expect your new-build leasehold conveyancing in Portland

Forfeiture - bankruptcy or liquidation must not apply under this provision. Please supply a car parking plan. Will the freehold then be transferred for a nominal consideration (not exceeding £100) to the Management Company? Where service of notices and proceedings can be at the property demised please confirm that this can be amended to include simultaneous services at the Lessees’ solicitors’ offices where the Lessee from time to time is not resident in the UK - such solicitors may be varied by notice in writing to the Landlord from time to time but otherwise will be as previously specified.

Hoping to buy a property located in Portland and I am already nervous. I couldn't find anything specific about Portland. Conveyancing will be needed in due course but do you know about the Portland area? or perhaps some other tips you can share?

Rather than looking online forget looking online you should go and have a look at Portland. In the meantime here are some basic statistics that we found

I have checked your search tool I can't find the lawyer I was hoping to instruct as being on the mortgage company conveyancing panel. My lawyer has said that they are on the bank approved panel. How can I be sure given that they are not listed on your directory?

Not all firms are yet listed on our lender panel search tool which is still relatively new. Law firms are listing on a daily basis and it is probably the case that your lawyer is on the lender conveyancing lawyer and you should probably take them at their word. Please do feel free to suggest that they completing their listing on our site as it would only cost them £1 a month to list themselves as being on the mortgage company solicitor panel.