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What follows is the definition for the term Legal Fees as it relates to mortgages in the UK.

Legal Fees

With all mortgages, it will be necessary to have either a solicitor or a licensed conveyancer working for the mortgage applicant. There will also be a seperate solictor working for the mortgage lender.

Both of these professional will charge a fee that comes under the general heading Legal Fees. These fees will be normally be payable by the mortgage applicant, although as part of an introductory offer, some providers will offer to pay your legal fees for you.

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