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how much is solicitors fees?

i am currently selling my house in Northern Ireland and want to purchase a new house. Just wondered how much i should budget for solicitors fees.

i bought my existing house 2 1/2 years ago as a first time buyer and my fees were £550 now i am selling that house and want to buy a new house.

anyone got an idea?

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  • lilyann1
    lilyann1 Posts: 514 Forumite
    My selling fees for the solicitor are £650 plus VAT and buying fees are £750 plus VAt,based upon the purchase price of the property(£400k)
    On top of that we have disbursements and searches of around another £300 and then the 1% or 3% stamp duty on top.
    Hope that helps.
  • flang
    flang Posts: 1,094 Forumite
    mines as follows buying a property at a value of 163,000

    Legal fees: £375
    Vat Charges £65.63
    Stamp duty £1,630
    pre-Exchange Search Fees £260
    Pre Completion Search Fees £10
    Bank Telegraphic Transfer fee £23.50
    Land Registry fee £150
    Total £2,139.13
    Solicator Charges £375
    Complete Total Cost £2,514.13

    As for the stamp duty!
    I pay enough tax as it!
    The quicker i can get out this country the better!
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