Seriously disappointed by the solicitors - Can't they talk with each other?

Roselondon_2

We have been pushing really hard on the side of the mortgage, as we thought that's the only thing which would take long.

We found the solicitor bvia some online good comments. And the first few contacts did show they are professional and know what they talk about. We sort of laid our full trust on them to deal with the legal part. I even hesitated to call him to ask about the progress as I thought it would represent "mistrust" only...

Result is: 4 weeks after instructed him as our solicitor to present the case, nothing has been done! We just got the confirmation from the bank that our mortgage is approved and we sent back the signed mortgage offer back this morning. But when I rang my solicitor, he said to me "you need to tell the vendor's solicitor to send me the basic documents like the plan to enable me start the search"! Holly crap! I was really shocked to hear that.

He said he told my husband on phone about 10 days ago that the vendor's solicitor hadn't sent him any basic information. But when I asked my husband, he said the solicitor hasn't mentioned anything like that over the phone!

And then I feel so furious and rang the property agent and tell them to see what's goinig on on the vendor's side. They replied right away saying my solictor didn't send them any email/letter to confirm he's representing us!!!

I really lose my word at this moment. First of all the golden rule is always true: Never ever fully trust anyone.

Secondly, I am so confused: Can't the solicitors talk with each other on simple issues like this rather than letting me and the agent to pass words between them????

Did we pick up the wrong solicitor at all???:mad:

DVardysShadow

Crossposted. All replies to https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4141389

OP, just post the once. Or if you really must crosspost, at least say that you have. It could save someone wasting time on a reply when the same point has already been made on the other thread.

Thrugelmir

Roselondon wrote: »

We just got the confirmation from the bank that our mortgage is approved and we sent back the signed mortgage offer back this morning.

Then work will now commence. The vendor may well have instructed their solicitor to do nothing until the mortgage offer was in place.

Roselondon_2

DVardysShadow wrote: »

Crossposted. All replies to https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/4141389

OP, just post the once. Or if you really must crosspost, at least say that you have. It could save someone wasting time on a reply when the same point has already been made on the other thread.

Didn't realise I posted at the wrong part of the forum until after.

Any way to delete this one? as it's duplicated. I got very helpufl insights from the other side.

Sorry for the trouble.

DVardysShadow

All you can do is edit your post, as it is the opening post of a thread. If you do crosspost, just edit your posts to make it clear you have crossposted.