Haggling with Solicitor ?

rafraf03

Hey Guys!

I was just reading the article below. Great article BTW Martin ! :money:
http://www.moneysavingexpert.com/cgi-bin/viewnews.cgi?newsid1106688587,89908,#solicitor

Has anyone ever tried to haggle with a solicitor? It's just the only person I would not try to negociate with. Estate agents Ok (no offence... ) they are probably expecting it, but solicitors???

hmmmmm .....

lynzpower

I was referred to one sol and I said what price can you give me, she wouldnt budge. the second one offered me a discount without asking!

Ive queried additions on the bill, but theyve already paid themselves so it was all a bit futile in the end.

Mrs_pbradley936

Well I don't think you should offer them cash with a wink! But an equiry along the lines of "Is that the best you can do? I had not budgeted for quite that amount" might get a result. However they are all quite competitive and their prices really do reflect the amount work there is. More time on the file if leases involved for a start.

rafraf03

Hi Guys,

Thanks for the reply.

I will try the Is that the best you can do line, and will let you know !

Robert_Sterling

I would not want to aregue with my own solicitor at £4 per minute
i.e. £205 +Vat
i.e. £205 +£3587 = £240.87 per hour = £4.01 per minute.