Solicitor fees. Feeling a little ripped off

Exodi

The costs look pretty average, nothing extortionate. You mentioned you redeemed a help to buy - a lot of solicitors charge to do this so consider this as a saving.

helenjones2 wrote: »

I had to call the reception desk to try and get hold of him to put offer in the house and chase him up on the sale progress.

Is there any point trying to ask the firm to lower the cost or should I just eat it up and get on with it?

I also noticed this which seems very peculiar. Why did you contact him to put an offer on the house? Is this like an in-house Estate Agent/Conveyancing thing? These are usually slightly more expensive than bespoke conveyancers.

I think you stand no chance lowering the cost after he's done the work.

davidmcn

Exodi wrote: »

Why did you contact him to put an offer on the house?

Because that's normal practice in Scotland.

Exodi

Oh wow, every days a school day