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Free legal fees - simple question!

Apologies for the stupid question, but when a mortgage says "free legal fees", does this mean conveyancing on the property transaction between the buyer and seller, or just the legal work on the mortgage (ie I still need to employ a solicitor to handle the purchase)?

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  • G_M
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    probobly both the conveyancing and morgtage legals, but as with any special offer..... check!
  • nrsql
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    I would want to use my own solicitor anyway.
  • G_M
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    nrsql wrote: »
    I would want to use my own solicitor anyway.
    You almost certainly can - it's just that the mortgage lender will reimburse you the legal costs.
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