Originally Posted by pixelnurse

Thanks again to all for the helpful replies. From everything you've all written it sounds as though using a UK bank account would be an unnecessary step. It seems that I should instead open an account with a ForEx company, and have the solicitor place the funds there. Then the ForEx company can transfer into my US account. It seems that would be the cheapest way to transfer the money.

If the above is true, then does anyone here have any experience using ForEx companies, and if so, any that you would recommend?

Many thanks.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

If you don't wish to use a third party...the solicitor can transfer the funds directly to your US bank account.