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The interaction between broker and solicitor is minimal so far as I understand. The broker has already put the mortgage in place.
There is a relationship between the bank/building society and the solicitor and they tend to have lists of approved solicitors. These tend to be pretty wide ranging lists so it isn't that restrictive. The same was also the case when doing a lease extension and other stuff that impacted on the mortgage.
On the one time my solicitor (my recent purchase) wasn't on the approved list for the lender thy had a relationship with another solicitor who was on the approved list and it made no actual difference.
TL:DR pick whoever you want.
aggi
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