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Transferring ownership fees
croft08
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Hello All. I am about to transfer my late father house into my sisters name and mine. I just don't understand why it costs so much 
for what seems such a simple thing. This is in Scotland and the solicitor is looking to charge the sums below, is this correct? They explained its because its on the old register and it involves a lot of work to put it on the new Scotland register.
Conveyancing fees £850 - £1,000 plus VAT
Recording dues £360.00
Plan £90.00
Legal Report £65.00
Plans Report £77.00
Advance Notice £10.00
for what seems such a simple thing. This is in Scotland and the solicitor is looking to charge the sums below, is this correct? They explained its because its on the old register and it involves a lot of work to put it on the new Scotland register.Conveyancing fees £850 - £1,000 plus VAT
Recording dues £360.00
Plan £90.00
Legal Report £65.00
Plans Report £77.00
Advance Notice £10.00
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The conveyancing fees seem on the high side - that's more what I'd expect to pay if it was a full purchase transaction including negotiating missives with sellers, dealing with a mortgage lender etc. If it's a particularly complex title then it might be reasonable. You could shop around.
The other costs are to third parties and unavoidable, except the Advance Notice is unnecessary where there's no money changing hands.0
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