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Buying private

Hello all,

Is there any issues with getting a mortgage when buying a house privately and not through an estate agent?

Potentially buying off someone that has had a house left to them and to prevent any EA fees to do it privately (via solicitors)

Thanks - searched forum and couldn't find the answer

Comments

  • [Deleted User]
    [Deleted User] Posts: 35,382
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Photogenic Name Dropper
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    No.

    It's exactly the same.
  • LawAbiding
    LawAbiding Posts: 295
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    Nope no difference, the main thing EA do, is the memorandum of sale, which really is only a document exchanging solicitor details.

    Well done for selling it privately, saved yourself 1k on EA fees!

    Just get the buyers solicitors details and his/her details, provide it to your solicitor who will take over.
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