Need a solicitor

greyroofer

Hi,

I am buying a new build house that is 100% completed in build terms.

The developer has offered to pay £2000 in legal fees and wants to pay directly.

Does anyone know any good solicitors that work in this way?

Thanks.

AdrianC

Sounds like the developer is pushing you to use their solicitor. Since the solicitor is the only person on your side in the whole business, looking to make sure you're buying what you think you're buying, then that falls firmly under "Somebody else's bargepole"...

By all means go through all the usual ways of finding a recommended local solicitor - and ask them if that (part-)payment method is acceptable.

greyroofer

No. They've offered £2k but want to pay my chosen solicitor directly.

eddddy

I can't see any solicitor having a problem with that. (My solicitor was happy to invoice and receive fees from 'the other party' - although in different circumstances.)

But the solicitor may want to inform your mortgage lender that you're receiving a £2k incentive - which may or may not be an issue.

greyroofer

Thank you. I thought that might be the case.

My MA has completed the CML incentives form so they are aware of the incentive.

G_M

Local High Street.

pop in and ask to see a solicitor about conveyancing.

Describe your purchase. Check solicitor is on lender's panel. Confirm he's OK to receive paymnt from seller. See if you feel comfortable with solicitor. Get itenised quote.

Repeat twice more and select your preferred.

greyroofer

you guys :beer: