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Solicitors final bill

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  • G_M wrote: »
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    Under the threshold!
  • Got the final bill this morning, all paid!
    It even included the charge for the upcoming year of ground rent (and a portion of the upcoming service charge as well), at least that's all paid for then!
  • mxgirl
    mxgirl Posts: 17 Forumite
    Curious_Badger your situation is running very parallel to mine its a bit spooky.
    I received the 'completion statement' from my solicitor this morning with all the final amounts and it had all the seller related costs attached too. It was around £200 more than I expected based on the original quote but my land registry fee was higher due to new lease and the service apportionment charge was included (I am yet to work out whether that goes toward buildings insurance or not as I have a 50% share of the freehold!)
    Still on for completion of mine friday, hope yours goes well tomorrow.
    I too was shocked that my bank didnt even query my near £20,000 deposit being sent in one go online !!
  • chanz4
    chanz4 Posts: 11,057 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Xmas Saver!
    our solicitor forgot to take the £500 deposit off
    Don't put your trust into an Experian score - it is not a number any bank will ever use & it is generally a waste of money to purchase it. They are also selling you insurance you dont need.
  • mxgirl
    mxgirl Posts: 17 Forumite
    chanz4 wrote: »
    our solicitor forgot to take the £500 deposit off

    Mine used the wrong deposit figure in the first statement (assumed it was 10% when i actually transferred 11%)
    Was a slight shock when they said I owed them about £3000 more than I actually did!
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