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sure it is, but what about your best interest?
my local solicitor tried to ignore something that could have cost me 40-50 times his fee later, or when trying to sell, all because it was in their best interest.
I am purchasing something that is, I think, low risk anyway. A full HIP was in place, all the surveys done in the last 3 months, fairly new building etc. My best interest is to move as quickly as possible with the paperwork, so that I don't get gazumped or suffer from the upcoming mortgage drought.
To be honest, a company charging its fees on completion inspires more confidence to me that someone asking for £1000 upfront, and then doing nothing. If I am not happy with their services, they won't get much money at all.0 -
sure it is, but what about your best interest?
my local solicitor tried to ignore something that could have cost me 40-50 times his fee later, or when trying to sell, all because it was in their best interest.
I am purchasing something that is I think low risk anyway. A full HIP was in place, all the surveys done in the last 3 months, fairly new building etc. My best interest is to move as quickly as possible with the paperwork, so that I don't get gazumped.
To be honest, a company charging its fees on completion inspires more confidence to me that someone asking for £1000 upfront, and then doing nothing.0 -
Good luck, but double check the paperwork. Some points there are not covered by HIPs and surveys.I am purchasing something that is, I think, low risk anyway. A full HIP was in place, all the surveys done in the last 3 months, fairly new building etc. My best interest is to move as quickly as possible with the paperwork, so that I don't get gazumped or suffer from the upcoming mortgage drought.
To be honest, a company charging its fees on completion inspires more confidence to me that someone asking for £1000 upfront, and then doing nothing. If I am not happy with their services, they won't get much money at all.0
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