Vendor's solicitor is the same as mine

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  1. Brickbybrick

    Brickbybrick Well-Known Member

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    I received the contract of sale for a PPOR that I'm interested in.

    The first thing I noticed is that the the vendor's solicitor is the same as mine.

    Could this present a conflict of interest or some other problem?
     
    Brickbybrick, 23rd Mar, 2020
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  2. noomi_nooma

    noomi_nooma Well-Known Member

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    Yes it is. Find another solicitor.
     
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  3. Scott No Mates

    Scott No Mates Well-Known Member

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    Definitely agree (unless your law firm has several offices and property lawyers in each office but you'd need to confirm how they would manage any conflict)
     
    Scott No Mates, 23rd Mar, 2020
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  4. Patrico1966

    Patrico1966 Well-Known Member

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    Not ideal but if everything is sorted out price wise and you know your stuff then it should be ok but it is not common practice.
     
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  5. Terry_w

    Terry_w Lawyer, Tax Adviser and Mortgage broker in Sydney Business Member

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    No a big deal. but the solicitor will need to declare this and ask you to accept it or not. I used the same conveyancer as the seller of a property recently.
     
    Terry_w, 23rd Mar, 2020
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