Average Solicitors fee for selling house

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shipibo

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A Chairde,


Am selling a house presently, and solicitor is charging 1,500 all in. The house is valued at 195,000.

The solicitor is Dublin Based, is this a reasonable fee for processing documentation on sale of house ??
 
I cant remember, but is the fee proportionate to the value of your house?
 
Is it possible to name that solicitor. I just got quoted 2k for buying and selling and I wouldn't mind saving a few quid.
 
When you say all in, do you mean all outlays and VAT included ? I would be surprised if any solicitor did this and suggest it means plus outlay and vat. Have you got that quote in writing stating same ? I suggest you read this thread if you haven't already. If it includes all I would suggest it is a reasonable price but be aware that its quality and efficiency that's important. You cant beat a recommendation.
 
A bit on the vague side there wasnt I

They are charging me 2k before VAT as their fee. Not including what they pay for all their layouts which they say is 1363
 
janeymak said:
A bit on the vague side there wasnt I

They are charging me 2k before VAT as their fee. Not including what they pay for all their layouts which they say is 1363
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Your fee of 2K is for buying AND selling? If so it is extremely reasonable- on the cheap side.

Your outlays are much more because you are buying. In general there are very few outlays on a sale. But on a purchase there are search fees, land registry fees, potential stamp duty, commissioner for oaths fees and so on. There are also potentially engineering/BER cert fees but these are usually paid directly to that provider.
 
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Make sure you get this confirmed in writing, and make sure that VAT and all outlays are included in the quote (as referred to by other posters)

I day this only because I was quoted similar (for buying an apartment), but being younger and foolish, I didn't realise (and wasn't told) what I was being quoted was the solicitors fee, not the other associated fees, and not VAT. I can't remember the final total now, but it wasn't far off €3,000

Nicola
 
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