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Freehold purchase -Solicitor's fees

the_mandarin
the_mandarin Posts: 110 Forumite
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What are the fees typically charged by solicitors in Yorkshire for a freehold purchase for a leasehold house. I have been asking around and the fees quoted have varied from a flat rate of £300 to variable rates going up to more than £1000!

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  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    Make sure the £300 fee includes everything that the £1K fee does!

    And quality of service, convenience etc is worth paying for - I know this is a 'moneysaving' site but sometimes cheapest can cost more in the long-run, something Martin does not always highlight!
  • csgohan4
    csgohan4 Posts: 10,600 Forumite
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    get 3 quotes and choose the one in the middle
    "It is prudent when shopping for something important, not to limit yourself to Pound land/Estate Agents"

    G_M/ Bowlhead99 RIP
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
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    csgohan4 wrote: »
    get 3 quotes and choose the one in the middle
    get 3 quotes and choose whichever of cheapest and the one in the middle you felt was most approachable when you visited.
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