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First time buyer solicitor advice

Gemma_s
Gemma_s Posts: 4 Newbie
in Mortgages & endowments
Hi we have received our mortgage in principle from Halifax and have a few viewings lined up for this week.
Regarding solicitors do we find one ourself or when we get an offer accepted do the bank or our broker reccommed one to us? TIA

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  • CommitedToChange
    CommitedToChange Posts: 1,325 Forumite
    You find one yourself - ask for recommendations from friends and family - then request quotes from the sols so you can compare the costs.

    Your broker may recommend one - but you should still get a few quotes to compare.
  • ACG
    ACG Posts: 24,690 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper I've helped Parliament
    The bank wont recommend anyone, the broker may.

    Do not use the agents solicitor or broker. Conflict of interests and they usually with solicitors get a hefty kick back, I have seen up to £300 before now - which you end up paying directly or indirectly.
    I am a Mortgage Adviser
    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.
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