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first time selling and solicitors fees
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hiya, i recieved a quote of the estate agent sfor solicitors fees regarding selling my flat and i agreed to use thier solicitor and paid a small fee to do so.
ive just had contact from solicitor and upon reading it it says the estate agent gets a referral fee of £547 and that the agent should of told me about a referaal fee but they never (the total fees work out to about £1300
ive never sold a property before is this reasonable. i have quickly googled and found some quotes half this price but obviously do not know if the solicitors are any good.
im in essex so if any one can recommend a good one
thankyou for taking the time to read this . x
ive just had contact from solicitor and upon reading it it says the estate agent gets a referral fee of £547 and that the agent should of told me about a referaal fee but they never (the total fees work out to about £1300
ive never sold a property before is this reasonable. i have quickly googled and found some quotes half this price but obviously do not know if the solicitors are any good.
im in essex so if any one can recommend a good one
thankyou for taking the time to read this . x
now proud mum to 3 handsome boys :j latest one born 10/10/11:j
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Go to another solicitor. Why should the state agent get £547?
How much are you selling for? Is it a flat or a house?RICHARD WEBSTER
As a retired conveyancing solicitor I believe the information given in the post to be useful assuming any properties concerned are in England/Wales but I accept no liability for it.0 -
What was the fee you already paid, and how much was it for?0
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What makes you think that this solicitor is any good? The fact that he was 'recommended' by an estate agent who received a £547 referral fee (AND a direct fee from you)?mirrorimage0 wrote: ».....
ive never sold a property before is this reasonable. i have quickly googled and found some quotes half this price but obviously do not know if the solicitors are any good.
im in essex so if any one can recommend a good one
thankyou for taking the time to read this . x
NEVER use an agent-referred solicitor. Or financial advisor. Or EPC provider. Find your own.
Shop around - when comparing conveyancing quotes, watch out for the hidden extras in cheaper ones - read more here.0 -
Agree with all the others here, find your own solicitors, contact at least 3 and get estimates for their work. The main charge to look out for & compare is the actual legal fee as most of the other charges will be pretty standard.The bigger the bargain, the better I feel.
I should mention that there's only one of me, don't confuse me with others of the same name.0 -
thanks for the reply orry been mad busy here will update as soon as can, advice is really appreciated thankyou. xnow proud mum to 3 handsome boys :j latest one born 10/10/11:j0
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its a flat up for sale at £140,000 and have got the asking price
the £60 was taken by the estate agent and will be paid to the solicitor and taken off my final fees
i think i may be better of loosing the £60 and saving more with a different solicior
thankks for your replys. xnow proud mum to 3 handsome boys :j latest one born 10/10/11:j0 -
mirrorimage0 wrote: »its a flat up for sale at £140,000 and have got the asking price
the £60 was taken by the estate agent and will be paid to the solicitor and taken off my final fees
i think i may be better of loosing the £60 and saving more with a different solicior
thankks for your replys. x
I just sold my one bed flat. Solicitors fees were £799 +vat. £1300 is too much IMO.0
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