We’d like to remind Forumites to please avoid political debate on the Forum.
This is to keep it a safe and useful space for MoneySaving discussions. Threads that are – or become – political in nature may be removed in line with the Forum’s rules. Thank you for your understanding.
📨 Have you signed up to the Forum's new Email Digest yet? Get a selection of trending threads sent straight to your inbox daily, weekly or monthly!
The Forum now has a brand new text editor, adding a bunch of handy features to use when creating posts. Read more in our how-to guide
First time buyer solicitor advice
Gemma_s
Posts: 4 Newbie
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
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
0
Comments
-
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.0 -
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 AdviserYou 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.0
This discussion has been closed.
Confirm your email address to Create Threads and Reply
Categories
- All Categories
- 353.4K Banking & Borrowing
- 254.1K Reduce Debt & Boost Income
- 455K Spending & Discounts
- 246.5K Work, Benefits & Business
- 602.8K Mortgages, Homes & Bills
- 178K Life & Family
- 260.5K Travel & Transport
- 1.5M Hobbies & Leisure
- 16K Discuss & Feedback
- 37.7K Read-Only Boards