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HSBC Approved Solicitor

Hey,

I am looking for a HSBC approved solicitor. Previously I used ARC solicitors but they have subsequently been bought out/merged by someone else. This someone else is Abode Solicitors who apparently are not authorised to act on behalf of HSBC.

Anyone using/used a decent one recently? I have tried the websites like reallymoving.com and other price comparison websites but not sure which one to go for.

Advice would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance!

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  • kingstreet
    kingstreet Posts: 39,315 Forumite
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    Any CQS accredited solicitor is now able to act for you and HSBC within certain limits.

    https://mortgages.hsbc.co.uk/conveyancing-options/cqs-accredited-solicitor-firm
    I am a mortgage broker. You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Adviser, so you need to take my word for it. This signature is here as I follow MSE's Mortgage Adviser Code of Conduct. Any posts on here are for information and discussion purposes only and shouldn't be seen as financial advice. Please do not send PMs asking for one-to-one-advice, or representation.
  • ffor99
    ffor99 Posts: 28 Forumite
    I used Gamlins Solicitors based in Rhyl. They were actually cheaper than independent solicitors. My mortgage was through HSBC and I had to use them to avoid paying an additional fee. The bank should sort this out for you though. Just tell them you want to use one of their conveyancers in their panel.

    Offer to completion exactly 12 weeks and complete this Friday!

    Hope this helps
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