Thank you all for your reply. The solicitors bill was complicated because I was billed for three transactions. The purchase of the original house and the sale of it 18 months later, plus the purchase of my present house.
Stifter
Could you explain what is meant by "poster" and OP
MrMan
I agree that I should get all of the details before paying. I must pay what I agreed to pay, but there was extra on this invoice that I did not agree to. I would not have normally seen this bill if it was not for the alleged none payment as it was sent direct to the solicitor.
mf1
My own figures seem to be OK, but then I am a tradesman not an accountant, that is why I hire a solicitor. Note, that transactions are normally carried out with out the seller or buyers knowledge of what is going on behind the scene. The Estate agent gets a deposit, the solicitor has the privilege of holding another deposit (and subsequent interest), and also accepting the full payment for the house, deducting fees and finalising the account. How can you keep out of it?
There is clearly negligence from both parties. after 2 1/2 years to be hit with a bill that is not bugeted for. I do not want to pay twice.
How long can a bill be outstanding? can it go on 10 years or forever, when I am pensioner?