Who does what in the transaction

Last updated: 2026-07-26

A transaction usually involves five parties: the estate agent (representing the seller), a solicitor/conveyancer handling the legal side, a mortgage broker/advisor, a surveyor assessing the property’s condition, and the seller. Understanding whose interests each party represents helps avoid confusion during the process.

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