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Can one solicitor act for both the buyer and the seller? | Larcomes Legal FAQs

About This Video

In this short FAQ video, we address a common question regarding property law: can a solicitor act for both the buyer and the seller in a single transaction?

The answer is no. Under UK law, representing both parties in a conveyancing transaction presents a conflict of interest, as the buyer and seller have competing interests. To ensure your legal rights are fully protected, each party must have independent legal representation.

Larcomes Legal Limited is a leading law firm based in Hampshire, specialising in:

  • Residential Conveyancing

  • Wills, Trusts & Probate

  • Commercial Property

  • Family Law

  • Litigation

  • and more.

Ready to speak to a solicitor?
Get in touch with our team today:
📞 Portsmouth: 023 9244 8100
📞 Waterlooville: 023 9224 6666

Transcript

[00:00 – 00:04]
(Intro animation showing the Larcomes Legal Limited logo and the text: Larcomes Legal Limited FAQs)

[00:04 – 00:09]
(Visual of a search bar being typed into)
On-screen text: Can a solicitor act for both the buyer and the seller in one transaction?

[00:09 – 00:17]
Solicitor: "The answer is no. This is due to a conflict of interest. The buyer and seller have competing interests."

[00:17 – 00:20]
(Closing screen with contact details)
On-screen text: Ready to speak to a solicitor? Get in touch by calling:
Portsmouth: 023 9244 8100
Waterlooville: 023 9224 6666

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