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Reasons to use our Rustington conveyancing solicitors

  • 1 Firms that specialise in conveyancing in Rustington are familiar with the local issues specific to Rustington and therefore you may benefit from better advice and expeditious conveyancing.
  • 2 The practices identified on our directory have a mix of conveyancing lawyers, legal executives and support staff handling over one hundred thousand cases each year.
  • 3 The accumulation of transactions means that Rustington property lawyer have developed excellent links with Rustington local estate agents, banks, building societies, landlords and house builders enabling them to liaise at speed with all parties involved in the process of handling your conveyancing in Rustington.
  • 4 We are the UKs largest residential conveyancing directory listing mortgage company approved property lawyers conducting conveyancing in Rustington regulated by the SRA or Council of Licensed Conveyancers.
  • 5 The mark of a good conveyancing solicitor in Rustington is quality not quantity. The level of service offered by conveyancing "factories" (sometimes 'recommended' by national chain estate agents) sometimes falls short of the high standards of professionalism you would hope for.

Examples of recent conveyancing in Rustington since July 2025*

Recently asked questions about conveyancing in Rustington

We are acquiring our first home. The conveyancer has messagedto see if we want to purchase supplemental conveyancing searches. As novices we have no idea as to what's relevant for conveyancing in Rustington

The type of Rustington conveyancing searches should be dictated entirely on the property, the location, the likelihood of any of these risks, your knowledge of the region and risks, your general appetite to risk. What matters is that you properly understand what information each search could supply. You may then make a decision if you consider that you need that information. If uncertain, ask your conveyancing practitioner to offer guidance.

I am purchasing a garden flat in Rustington. Can I do my own conveyancing?

Leaving aside the complexities and merits of DIY conveyancing in Rustington you will have to appoint a solicitor on your mortgage company's conveyancing panel to look after their interests. Most people therefore find it easier to let the solicitor act for them and the lender. Furthermore there is minimal cost savings to be made in you doing conveyancing for yourself and another lawyer conducting the conveyancing for the lender. Please feel free to use the search tool to find a lawyer on your lender panel in Rustington.

What is the difference between a licensed conveyancer and conveyancing solicitor in Rustington

There are many registered licenced Conveyancers in Rustington and Solicitor practices in Rustington offering conveyancing We would stress that the two are regulated professionals specialising in the legal work in transferring property. They may both also handle other property legal work such as remortgage conveyancing, lease extensions and transfer of equity conveyancing.

We previously appointed conveyancing lawyers based in Rustington on the Virgin Money solicitor approved list. They are now charging me a supplemental fee for handling the Virgin Money mortgage. Is this a supplemental conveyancing fee specified by Virgin Money?

As unfair as it may seem, as long as it’s in their Terms of Engagement or Quote then yes your lawyer is entitled to charge a fee for this. The charge is not set by Virgin Money but by your Rustington solicitor. Plenty of firms on the Virgin Money panel will quote ’dealing with mortgage’ fee but many firms incorporate it on their overall fee.

Last month we had a mortgage agreed in principle with TSB. Rustington conveyancing lawyers are appointed. How long does it take for TSB to issue the offer to the conveyancing practitioner?

There is no definitive answer here. Have TSB completed the valuation? Have you informed TSB as to your lawyers' details and checked that your lawyers are on the TSB conveyancing panel? It is not unusual for a mortgage offer to take a month to come through.

I require expedited conveyancing in Rustington as I have a deadline to sign on the dotted line within one month. A home loan is not required. Can I avoid the conveyancing searches to save money and time?

As you are not getting a home loan you have the choice not to do searches although no law firm would suggest that you don't. Drawing on years of experience of conveyancing in Rustington the following are examples of issues that can be revealed and adversely impact future saleability: Enforcement Notices, Overdue Charges, Outstanding Grants, Railway Schemes,...

I decided to have a survey done on a property in Rustington prior to instructing conveyancers. I have been told that there is a flying freehold aspect to the house. The surveyor has said that some banks tend not give a loan on this type of house.

It varies from the lender to lender. Bank of Scotland has different requirements for example to Birmingham Midshires. If you contact us we can investigate further via the relevant lender. If you lender is happy to lend one our lawyers can assist as they are accustomed to dealing with flying freeholds in Rustington. Conveyancing may be slightly more expensive based on your lender's requirements.

I am a sole trader looking to take an assignment of a lease of a shop on the high street. Can you recommend conveyancers offering no-sale-no fees for commercial conveyancing in Rustington for below 1500k?

We can recommend firms who have an in-depth of experience of commercial conveyancing in Rustington, including the sale and purchase of businesses as well as simply property. Whether you are intending to acquire or sell a shop, pub, restaurant, office, retail premises or a complete business we can find you the right lawyer. Regarding the charges these will vary based on the structure and complexity of the deal. Let us have your contact information or call us so that we may provide you with comprehensive commercial conveyancing calculation.

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Residential Landlord and Tenant Conveyancing solicitors in Rustington

The firms listed below are a small selection of solicitors in Rustington with expertise in landlord and tenant law and on the regulations governing different types of tenancies. This may include advice on Court proceedings for possession

  • Warwick & Barker, 78 Woodlands Avenue, Rustington, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN16 3EZ
  • E J Moyle Llp, 15 Beach Road, Littlehampton, West Sussex, BN17 5HZ
  • South East Leasehold Ltd, D4 Yeoman Gate, Yeoman Way, Worthing, West Sussex, BN13 3QZ
  • Lings, 110 George V Avenue, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 5RR
  • Green Wright Chalton Annis, 13-14 Liverpool Terrace, Worthing, West Sussex, BN11 1TQ

Planning law solicitors in Rustington regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority

The solicitors listed below are a non-comprehensive list of solicitors in Rustington practicing in planning law. This could include advice on making sure people do what the planning regulations say
  • Hensby Law Limited, 20 Mulberry Lane, Goring-by-Sea, Worthing, West Sussex, BN12 4NS

What to expect from a Licensed Conveyancer for conveyancing in Rustington?

Licensed Conveyancers deal with the transfer of the legal title of a property from one person to another and cover conveyancing nationwide not just Rustington. When appointed a Licensed Conveyancer regulated by the CLC, you are entitled to:
  • Be supplied with an honest and lawful conveyancing.
  • Enjoy the benefit of a high standard of legal services.
  • Receive your conveyancing dealt with using care, skill and legal competence.
  • Receive a high standard of service due to your lawyer’s arrangements, resources, procedures, skills and commitment.
  • Receive a service which is accessible and responsive to your individual needs.
  • You should not consider yourself discriminated against, victimised or harassed.
  • Not receive a service which is below the standard you could expect, however, if you do your lawyer accepts responsibility for this and provides you with any appropriate redress.
  • Have your specific needs taken into account should you make a complaint.
  • Receive a timeous, objective and comprehensive service if if a complaint is registered about your conveyancing in Rustington.

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