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similar broker/solicitor relationship
Every day is a school day - I only just discovered this...
So. Solicitors cannot work with every mortgage provider. Yes, this was news to me, as in the past I have presumably just got lucky and the stars have aligned.
If you do use a separate solicitor, make sure they can work with the mortgage provider!
If you go with L&C's kick back I mean recommended broker, you won't have to worry about this. You might have to worry about other things.
Howard
More potentially stupid questions:
Conveyancing - L&C has given me a quote for a solicitor along with my decision in principle. Wondering if I should do my own research shopping around etc which seems sensible to me - but the ease of having someone that the broker has worked with to make things smoother. Wondering if anyone has used them or had a similar broker/solicitor relationship. Aware solicitor in Scotland plays a slightly more prominent role so very keen not to balls up.
Arranging viewings: we are looking to head up for a few days and check out areas and view properties. What is the process for this? Not dealt with an EA since we rented out flat in 2014 but assume just call each one up and try and get to view properties at times across the days, with time left between to drive? Or is there a more efficient prudent way?
Thanks as always