We are purchasing a 1 bedroom apartment in Haverfordwest with a mortgage. We have a Haverfordwest lawyer, but the bank says she’s not on their "panel". It appears that we have little choice but to use one of the lender panel firms or retain our Haverfordwest solicitor as well as pay for one of their panel firms to represent them. This seems very unfair; is there anything we can do?
No, not really. The mortgage offered to you is subject to its terms and conditions, one of which will be that lawyers will on the bank’s conveyancing panel. Until recently, most lenders had large numbers of law firms on their panels: a borrower could choose 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. Another option that might be available is for your Haverfordwest conveyancing solicitor to apply to be on the conveyancing panel.
I am told that my conveyancing solicitors will need to check that the building insurance for my purchase of a house in Haverfordwest. My lender is Tesco Bank
Tesco Bank have specific requirements as set out in the UK Finance Lenders’ Handbook. As of 16/9/2025, the requirements read as follows :
I used Action Conveyancing a few years ago for my conveyancing in Haverfordwest. I now require my file but cannot find the solicitor. What do I do?
Do contact the Solicitors Regulatory Authority (SRA) to help locate your conveyancing files. They can be contacted on please contact on 0870 606 2555. Alternatively, you should use their online form to make an enquiry. You will need to provide the SRA with as much information as possible to assist their search, including the name and address in Haverfordwest of the conveyancing firm of solicitors you previously retained, the name of conveyancing solicitor with whom you had dealings, and the date on which you last had dealings with the firm.
Do I need to be suspicious by estate agents that I am dealing with are encouraging me to use an internet conveyancing firm as opposed to a High Street Haverfordwest conveyancing practice?
As with lots of professional services, often suggestions from family and friends can be extremely useful or valuable. Nevertheless there are lots of parties with a keen interest in a conveyancing matter; estate agents, financial adviser and banks may suggest solicitors to retain. On occasion the conveyancers might be known to one of the organisations as one of the best in their field, but occasionally there is an underlying commercial relationship behind the endorsement. You have the right to choose your preferred lawyer. Don't forget that many mortgage providers specify a panel list of lawyers you have to use for the lender aspect of your house move.
As co-executor for the estate of my uncle I am disposing of a residence in Newport but reside in Haverfordwest. My lawyer (based 300 miles from merequires that I sign a stat dec ahead of completion. Can you recommend a conveyancing lawyer in Haverfordwest who can witness and place their company stamp on the document?
strictly speaking you are not likely to be required to have the documents witnessed by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are Haverfordwest based
How do I find the right lawyer for my conveyancing in Haverfordwest ?
Option 1 is to ask the people you trust who they used in the past and if they were happy with the service. Option 2 is to look on the internet for conveyancing in Haverfordwest. Call a couple or more firms from the list and ask them to send you their conveyancing estimate and discuss your needs with the solicitor who will conduct your conveyancing before you make your choice. Option 3 is to make use of this site to assist you in finding the right solicitors taking into account your unique requirements including location,speed, complexity and who your intended lender is.Resist the temptation to appoint lowest cost conveyancing solicitors in Haverfordwest