Transferring deposit to solicitor

Oakdene

LuckyG wrote: »

They won't send any information like that in an email.

Ask them to write the details on a sheet of headed paper then email a scan of that as an attachment.

aneary

Oakdene wrote: »

Ask them to write the details on a sheet of headed paper then email a scan of that as an attachment.

I don't think you are not understanding the point of emailing those sorts of details, a lot of solicitors won't!

A lot still use fax machines.

davidmcn

Oakdene wrote: »

Ask them to write the details on a sheet of headed paper then email a scan of that as an attachment.

Many firms have become much more paranoid about email security. Sending it as an attachment doesn't really add much, but there are other solutions (such as logging into a secure web site).

LuckyG

I spoke to my solicitor, she gave me the details over the phone. It was clear and I read them back to her.

Will I need to actually go to my solicitors office to get them?

DumbMuscle

LuckyG wrote: »

I spoke to my solicitor, she gave me the details over the phone. It was clear and I read them back to her.

Will I need to actually go to my solicitors office to get them?

Having them in writing from the solicitor means it's very clear who screwed up if the details are wrong (and passing them to the bank teller in writing is always a good idea!). 99% of the time, you'll be OK - and you could always just email to say "I have your bank details as X - just wanted to check this was correct?"

davidmcn

LuckyG wrote: »

I spoke to my solicitor, she gave me the details over the phone. It was clear and I read them back to her.

Will I need to actually go to my solicitors office to get them?

No, you don't need to, but in the event of any dispute it's useful to have a record of what details they had given to you.

Oakdene

aneary wrote: »

I don't think you are not understanding the point of emailing those sorts of details, a lot of solicitors won't!

A lot still use fax machines.

I do understand that however I wouldnt pay money into an account given over the phone...

eddddy

LuckyG wrote: »

I spoke to my solicitor, she gave me the details over the phone. It was clear and I read them back to her.

Will I need to actually go to my solicitors office to get them?

As long as you are sure that you were genuinely speaking to your solicitor's office (e.g. on a number you have spoken to them on before), that should be fine.

Frauds arise when scammers send emails (or potentially send letters, or phone you) pretending to be from your solicitors, and providing you with a sort code and account number.

And the sort code and account number belong to the fraudster's account, rather than your solicitor's account.


I guess the absolute safest bet is receive the sort code and account number in writing (by email or letter), and then phone the solicitor to confirm it.

aneary

When you go into the bank and transfer the money you can check the account details belong to the solicitor.

When I set up standing orders with barclays once I type in the account number if it's a business account it often comes up with the name of the business and the correct format for reference numbers.

LuckyG

I've emailed my solicitor to ask them to send out the bank details in writing before I transfer the money.
If they send it today I'll receive it tomorrow.

I don't actually have an exchange date set yet anyway (just know that it's some time this week) so one more day won't hurt.