UK Conveyancing Fees.

[The Maharajah of Sydney]

I've been appointed executor of an Estate and and am not familiar at all with the cost of UK conveyancing fees & disbursements.
Am currently seeking quotations from solicitors in the UK but am asking you good people of NSC what would be considered a fair guide price.
I'm handling 3 properties, 1 residential and 2 commercial.

Brief details of all 3 ;

Residential - Hove, approx valuation of £575k

Commercial 1 - Hove , consisting of a ground floor shop and a separate 3 bedroom maisonette above. Approx valuation of £290k

Commercial 2 - Eastbourne, consisting of 1 ground floor shop and 2 flats above, both of which have 72 years left to run on 99-year leases. Approx valuation of £85k



Have had a quote back for the residential property for £900+VAT and £4 disbursements. Is that in the ballpark ?

 

[AnotherArch]

There are plenty of solicitors that advertise and provide quotes via internet - with no need ever to meet them. All communications are on the internet except that you have to print, sign then post the final documents.

 

[Triggaaar]

Have had a quote back for the residential property for £900+VAT and £4 disbursements. Is that in the ballpark ?

I wouldn't pay that much. Maybe as Arch says, do a search for quotes online.

PS - Is a local family member/friend showing agents round the properties, to make sure the valuations are accurate?

 

[Vegas Seagull]

I've been appointed executor of an Estate and and am not familiar at all with the cost of UK conveyancing fees & disbursements.
Am currently seeking quotations from solicitors in the UK but am asking you good people of NSC what would be considered a fair guide price.
I'm handling 3 properties, 1 residential and 2 commercial.

Brief details of all 3 ;

Residential - Hove, approx valuation of £575k

Commercial 1 - Hove , consisting of a ground floor shop and a separate 3 bedroom maisonette above. Approx valuation of £290k

Commercial 2 - Eastbourne, consisting of 1 ground floor shop and 2 flats above, both of which have 72 years left to run on 99-year leases. Approx valuation of £85k



Have had a quote back for the residential property for £900+VAT and £4 disbursements. Is that in the ballpark ?

Bang on, mother paying similar right now

 

[HantsSeagull]

I've been appointed executor of an Estate and and am not familiar at all with the cost of UK conveyancing fees & disbursements.
Am currently seeking quotations from solicitors in the UK but am asking you good people of NSC what would be considered a fair guide price.
I'm handling 3 properties, 1 residential and 2 commercial.

Brief details of all 3 ;

Residential - Hove, approx valuation of £575k

Commercial 1 - Hove , consisting of a ground floor shop and a separate 3 bedroom maisonette above. Approx valuation of £290k

Commercial 2 - Eastbourne, consisting of 1 ground floor shop and 2 flats above, both of which have 72 years left to run on 99-year leases. Approx valuation of £85k



Have had a quote back for the residential property for £900+VAT and £4 disbursements. Is that in the ballpark ?

if the residential is freehold then i would say that is a bit pricey. i am paying £745 plus vat for selling a £635k house atm

 

[The Maharajah of Sydney]

Bang on, mother paying similar right now

Thanks, much appreciated.

 

[pintsawhiskey]

I'm paying £1000 plus vat, however it's because I want to exchanged in 5 to 6 days, if they don't then £850 plus vat

 

[Lifelong Supporter]

Whilst the price is an issue I would be wanting to instruct somebody I have confidence in particularly given there is commercial property and leases involved.

 

[bristolseagull]

I am a solicitor (in Haywards Heath) and my firm undertakes all types of domestic and commercial property work. I've pm'd you.