How to appoint a solicitor and why do you need one in Scotland?
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In this week's episode of ESPC's First-timers Club we are talking about appointing a solicitor. Megan is joined by Keri VanderburgSole, a Partner at Blair Cadell.
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement to use a solicitor when buying a property. A solicitor will make offers on your behalf and can provide advice and support throughout the process.
During this episode Keri explains why first-time buyers need to appoint a solicitor as well as how they can do it and her best advice for first-time buyers.
CHAPTERS:
0:00-0:37 Intro
0:37-2:24 Why do you need a solicitor in Scotland?
2:24-3:10 When should you appoint a solicitor?
3:10-4:14 How to contact a solicitor?
4:14-5:07 How much does a solicitor cost?
5:07-5:44 What documents do you need?
5:44-6:30 When do you pay a solicitor?
6:30-8:04 How to choose the right solicitor?
8:05-9:22 How long does it take for first-time buyers to get an offer accepted?
9:22-10:20 How solicitors can help you make the right offer
10:20-11:26 What is a Note of Interest?
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Розділи
1. Intro (00:00:00)
2. Why do you need a solicitor in Scotland? (00:00:37)
3. When should you appoint a solicitor? (00:02:24)
4. How to contact a solicitor? (00:03:10)
5. How much does a solicitor cost? (00:04:14)
6. What documents do you need? (00:05:07)
7. When do you pay a solicitor? (00:05:44)
8. How to choose the right solicitor? (00:06:30)
9. How long does it take for first-time buyers to get an offer accepted? (00:08:05)
10. How solicitors can help you make the right offer (00:09:22)
11. What is a Note of Interest? (00:10:20)
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