In the event thatI was to buy a straightforward homein Littlehampton for cash and have no survey and no conveyancing searches how much should I expect to have to pay for conveyancing in Littlehampton?

Any savings you would achieve would be isolated to the Littlehampton conveyancing searches. A conveyancing practitioner still be obliged to do everything else - money laundering, correspond with your vendors conveyancing practitioner, stamp duty submission, register the property etc. A slight saving might be made by not needing to register a mortgage but it will not be a lot.

I had intended to instruct a conveyancing solicitor in Littlehampton for our home move. Our broker has since notified us that our mortgage company National Westminster Bank won't deal with them. Surely this is unduly restrictive?

Mortgage Companies on the whole restrict either the type or the amount of conveyancing solicitors on their member panel. A common example of such restriction(s) being that a law practice must not be a sole practitioner. In addition to restricting the type of firm, some have reduced the number of firms they permit to act for them. Be aware that National Westminster Bank have no responsibility for the quality of advice provided by any member of National Westminster Bank Conveyancer Panel. Mortgage fraud was a primary driver in the reduction of solicitor panels a few years ago even though there remains mixed views concerning the level of solicitor engagement in some of that fraud. Data from the Land Registry reveal that hundreds of law firms, including some in or near Littlehampton only carry out one or two conveyances per annum.

How does the Landlord & Tenant Act 1954 impact my commercial premises in Littlehampton and how can you help?

The particular law that you refer to provides a safeguard to business leaseholders, giving them the legal entitlement to apply to court for a continuation of occupancy at the end of the lease term. There are limited grounds where a landlord can refuse a lease renewal and the rules are complicated. We are happy to direct you to commercial conveyancing solicitors who use the act to your advantage and help with commercial conveyancing in Littlehampton

My cousin has recommend that I instruct his lawyers for conveyancing in Littlehampton. Should I choose my own solicitor?

There are no two ways about it it’s preferable to find a conveyancing solicitor is to have feedback from friends or family who have actually previously instructed the solicitor you're are thinking of instructing.

We yesterday become aware that one of the directors of the solicitors acting on the purchase conveyancing in Littlehampton is related to the seller. Is this allowed?

As long as no conflict arises this is permitted. Where you are needing mortgage finance then the bank may have a say as many banks have specific requirements concerning this. For example for Virgin as of 29/11/2025, the requirements read as follows :