What are these strict professional rules between conveyancing solicitors? Are they enshrined in an act of parliament? Are they really not just a very convenient agreement between lawyers and merely a form of protectionism. Estate Agents in managing chains have no real power over the solicitors do they?
Yes both my son and I have had extensive problems in getting solicitors to act in the interests of the clients. My issues are current. Quite frankly the system sucks.
Hi Martin
We feel your pain – promise! The conveyancing system is not short of (substantial) flaws, and it can be frustrating for all concerned – buyer, seller, estate agent and solicitors! Yes, the professional rules of conduct mean that if solicitors up or down the chain were to talk (beyond the immediate buyer/seller) it would be a breach of client confidentiality. You raise an excellent point though, and wouldn’t it be helpful to perhaps have a little more transparency up and down a chain? As a practice, we try to provide our own clients with as much transparency as we can eg 24/7 access to their case file online. BUT, where there is a chain – this does not unfortunately tackle problems above or below your own transaction. Thank you again for your comment, and we hope your move has now gone through…… Thanks from Team QLAW!
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