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what am i doing wrong in relation to the solicitor and this purchase ??

Tumtitums · 2016-06-07 21:15:47

I live in a flat in a house which has been converted into two flats . Both are leasehold flats. The other flat is going to be sold with 50% of the freehold and i will be buying the other 50% . I have agreeed a price with the freeholder. I assume i need to have a solicitor involved so i emailed 2-3 asking for quotes . The…

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PixelPound Posts: 3,074 Forumite

8 June 2016 at 8:29AM

Does sound like the solicitor is ensuring that you understand, even if you already do. When I was getting conveyancing quotes I had points stated that I knew and had included in initial letters, but I think some just cover all bases. Its probably a standard letter.

Phone the solicitor up and ask them. I don't think you would need to work with solicitors for the other flat, you are simply buying a 50% interest from the freeholder, but I'm not legally trained so just an opinion

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