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Well you are now more aware, you will know what to look out for on your next purchase. Every experience is a learning curve.0
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I’m 44 now so hopefully won’t be doing it again. It’s my last chance saloon0
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Is it legal to quite a fixed fee then charge £600
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Yes, if it’s for items not quoted for and needed.0
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But how can they give a fixed fee of £814 for the purchase of a property then charge extra for work carried out?0
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Surely she knew what would be involved included all the things she’s charged extra for? Isn’t it all standard0
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They shouldn't they should explain - here are our fees £xxx.xx and these are the additional items you will need to pay for £XXX.XX - did you get a written quote first? most solicitors do that and it's itemised - if you've gone with the cheapest quote that's how they have got you.staceyamy said:But how can they give a fixed fee of £814 for the purchase of a property then charge extra for work carried out?0 -
This is a quote I had recently...
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The "fixed fee" is for their services, not the 3rd party disbursements. Does the paperwork you signed not say that and give you an idea of what they would be?staceyamy said:But how can they give a fixed fee of £814 for the purchase of a property then charge extra for work carried out?
Buying leasehold is always more expensive than freehold in respect of legal costs.0
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