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Occupier's Consent Form - Cannot Find An Independant Solicitor To Witness
MisterTJ
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I thought this would be a relatively straight forward task, ring round a few solicitors, get a few quotes and pick the cheapest to go with.
However, all the local solicitors (bar one) in my area, have said they don't provide the service or only provide that service to existing clients.
Is there a reason why solicitors are reluctant to witness the signing of this form, even if I am willing to pay any legal fees for doing so? Is it not cost effective or something that stops them from providing this service?
However, all the local solicitors (bar one) in my area, have said they don't provide the service or only provide that service to existing clients.
Is there a reason why solicitors are reluctant to witness the signing of this form, even if I am willing to pay any legal fees for doing so? Is it not cost effective or something that stops them from providing this service?
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They can't be bothered because they are already trousering too much cash?I am a Mortgage Broker
You should note that this site doesn't check my status as a Mortgage Broker, 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.0 -
Why do you need an independent solicitor to witness is ?
Most lenders don't require this, Natwest use to but then scrapped it due to complaints.Official DFW Nerd Club - Member no. 0650 -
AFAIK lenders advise this, but it isn't a requirement.
If it is, which lender are we talking about?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.0
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