Can lawyers complete form 32a certificates by phone consultation with buyers?
The term “business relationship” is not defined. If the solicitor is currently acting for the agent in other matters or they jointly own any property, there is an obvious business relationship. Several examples are given in the form 32a itself. Membership of the same club or association is said not constitute a business relationship. The provision of regular referrals by the agent to the solicitor or vice versa could well constitute a business relationship.
