I instructed a Worthing based firm for my conveyancing in Worthing last week. Looking through the Ts and Cs I notewe are liable for costs even if the sale doesn't happen. Should I go with them or use an internet conveyancing company advertising no completion no charge conveyancing in Worthing?

It is usually a trade off in that if "No Completion No Fee" is available then the conveyancing charges will tend to be be higher to cover those cases that fail to complete. Also remember that such offerings tend not to protect you from outlay by way of example Worthing conveyancing search costs.

We wish to acquire a purpose built flat in Worthing with a loan from TSB.We like our Worthing conveyancing lawyer but TSB says his firm is not on their "panel". We have to appoint a TSB panel firm or retain our high street solicitor and pay for a TSB panel lawyer to act for them. We feel as though this is unjust; is there anything we can do?

No, not really. The loan issued to you contains terms and conditions, a common one being that lawyers must be on the TSB approved list. Until recently, most banks had large numbers of solicitors 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 solicitors to apply to be on the conveyancing panel for TSB

What will a local search reveal about the property I am purchasing in Worthing?

Worthing conveyancing often commences with the submitting local authority searches directly from your local Authority or via a personal search organisations for instance PSG The local search is essential in every Worthing conveyancing purchase; as long as you don’t want any unpleasant surprises after you move into your property. The search will supply information on, amongst other things, details on planning applications relevant to the premises (whether granted or refused), building control history, any enforcement action, restrictions on permitted development, nearby road schemes, contaminated land and radon gas; in all a total of 13 topic sections.

I'm buying a new build house in Worthing benefiting from help to buy. The builders refused to move on the price so I negotiated five thousand pounds worth of fixtures and fittings instead. The sale representative suggested that I not inform my solicitor about the deal as it could put at risk my loan with Coventry Building Society. Is this normal?.

All lenders require a Disclosure of Incentives Form from the builder of any new build, converted or renovated property, It is available online from the Lenders’ Handbook page on the CML website. CML form is completed and handed to the lender's surveyor when the inspection is done.

Lenders have different policies on incentives. Some accept none at all, cash or physical, while others will accept cash incentives up to 5%.

Hard to understand why the representative of a builder would be suggesting you withold information from a solicitor when all this will be clearly visible on forms the builder has to supply to its solicitor, the buyer's solicitor and the surveyor.

In my capacity as executor for the will of my aunt I am selling a residence in Newport but I am based in Worthing. My solicitor (approximately 200 miles from meneeds me to execute a statutory declaration ahead of completion. Could you suggest a conveyancing lawyer in Worthing who can attest and place their company stamp on the document?

strictly speaking you are unlikely to be required to have the documents attested by a conveyancing solicitor. Normally or notary public or solicitor will be fine regardless of whether they are based in Worthing