I opted for a Rustington based solicitor for my conveyancing in Rustington last week. After carefully reading the small print it is apparent thatI am liable for fees even if the dealdoes not proceed. Should I go with them or appoint a web based firm promoting no completion no charge conveyancing in Rustington?

It is usually ‘give and take’ in that if "No Sale No Fee" is available then the fee levels will tend to be be uplifted to neutralise those transactions that abort. Dont forget that such schemes generally do not protect you from disbursements such your Rustington conveyancing search expenses.

I have given 2 months notice to my existing landlord and have to be out of my let out flat in Rustington by the end of next month. Conveyancing on my purchase has just started. Is it possible to complete in 5 weeks as I wish to avoid having to find temporary accommodation?

Generally one should not provide notice on a rental unless your lawyer suggests that you should. If you have not already done so, contact to your solicitor and request that they seek the assistance the sellers solicitors, try to an agreed time frame that everyone will look to achieve

Do lawyers request an advanced payment when it comes to conveyancing in Rustington?

If you are buying a property in Rustington your solicitor will ask you to provide them with monies to cover the search fees. This will be the total of the cost of the Local Authority Search. If any deposit is payable against the total price then this should be asked for shortly in advance of exchange of contracts. The closing balance that is due should be sent to your lawyer a couple of days prior to the day of completion.

Due to the advice of my in-laws I had a survey completed on a house in Rustington in advance of appointing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold overhang to the property. Our surveyor advised that some banks may refuse to give a mortgage on this type of house.

It depends who your proposed lender is. Bank of Scotland has different instructions from Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can check via the relevant mortgage company. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can help as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rustington. Conveyancing can be more complicated and therefore you should check with your conveyancing solicitor in Rustington to see if the conveyancing will be more expensive.

Is there a reason that Rustington conveyancing charges differ for leasehold and freehold properties?

Inevitably there is increased work necessary in leasehold conveyancing. Rustington has many leasehold properties. There is more hours involved in the purchase: for example, the lease and leasehold information (including current service charge, ground rent and buildings insurance details) obtained from the freeholder or managing agents. There are strict criteria that the lease must meet in order to be acceptable to a mortgage company. If it does not meet these requirements, the lease must be amended, which can involve additional expense for the seller.