Help to find a solicitor in Cardiff

Swattie

My elderly mother is buying a sheltered flat in a village just outside Cardiff and has been recommended a solicitor to conduct the purchase and the searches etc. The flat is a small 2 bedroomed one which is under £100K.

The solicitors fees are £895.

Is this reasonable? and can anyone recommend an altrnative solicitor if its not.

I last bought a house 15 years ago, so don't know the current going rate.

Thank you.

(PS I have also posted this on the Housing thread)

Tryingagainandagain

You could try looking on the Law Society website for solicitors in your area who do such work and asking for quotes - that will give you an idea of what is usual, but personal recommendation will help get you a reliable and effective solicitor so hopefully someone local will come along.