We've offered on a house in north Leeds and need to think about solicitors pretty sharpish... I've got a recommendation but it's not local - they are up in Cumbria and one which my sister has used a lot as part of her many housing purchases.
Is it a problem using someone who's not close by? I'm visiting home on Friday so could do all the initial paperwork & ID checks in person then and deal with them over the phone after that.
Or are there any based in Leeds which anyone could recommend?
Also, am I missing anything important?
- House has a board room
Deposit is sorted
Survey would be done via mortgage company & money available to pay for it
Solicitor TBC
No Removal costs for us
Money available for some initial items & buildings insurance. No decoration needed.
No mortgage fees or stamp duty.
Lots of stress testing on mortgage repayments / amortization. Remains affordable even if base rate quadruples tomorrow
God this process is stressful.