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Park Home Solicitors in Surrey

Liz65
Liz65 Posts: 133 Forumite
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Hi, we are looking to purchase a park home in Surrey and are confused about solicitors.
An estate agent has told us we do not need a solicitor and just need to speak to our bank manger who can transfer to money to the seller on the same day as we sell our house.
We feel that we have heard conflicting views and we would like to use a solicitor to purchase our home but we are unsure who to use as they are not the same as a normal solicitor!  Please could you advise use?
Many thanks
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  • Woolsery
    Woolsery Posts: 1,535 Forumite
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    Estate agents work for the sellers and most specialise in BS.
     From the Age UK fact sheet:
    Advice should usually be sought from a solicitor or another independent
    professional when buying or selling a park home, in line with government
    guidance.
    Link below:
  • Tiglet2
    Tiglet2 Posts: 2,716 Forumite
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    The solicitor firm I worked for did a couple of park home purchases.  They were not simple transactions and for that reason, I would advise you not to buy this property without instructing a solicitor to act for you.
  • london21
    london21 Posts: 2,229 Forumite
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    Liz65 said:
    Hi, we are looking to purchase a park home in Surrey and are confused about solicitors.
    An estate agent has told us we do not need a solicitor and just need to speak to our bank manger who can transfer to money to the seller on the same day as we sell our house.
    We feel that we have heard conflicting views and we would like to use a solicitor to purchase our home but we are unsure who to use as they are not the same as a normal solicitor!  Please could you advise use?
    Many thanks
    How much are we talking about?

    The EA is not working for you but the seller that pays them.

    Usually do checks and due diligence with regards to property purchase. 
  • Liz65
    Liz65 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    hi, buying for £222,500 with money from sale of house


  • user1977
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    Liz65 said:
    hi, buying for £222,500 with money from sale of house

    Have you spoken to the solicitors you're using for your sale?
  • london21
    london21 Posts: 2,229 Forumite
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    Liz65 said:
    hi, buying for £222,500 with money from sale of house


    With that amount worth getting a solicitor involved to do the relevant checks and due diligence.


  • Liz65
    Liz65 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    Not sure what solicitor to use yet?
  • Slithery
    Slithery Posts: 6,046 Forumite
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    Liz65 said:
    Not sure what solicitor to use yet?
    One that has experience of park homes.
    How many have you contacted to ask?
  • Liz65
    Liz65 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    Hi I have since contacted bishops gate law and ibraheem dulmeer from parkhomes law
    and I am still confused
     
  • Liz65
    Liz65 Posts: 133 Forumite
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    Does anyone know of any other park home solicitors please?
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