Solicitor

qrx · 15-08-2017 4:01pm #1

Moving house and now need to sort out a solicitor. Where to start?! What's the going rate for handling both buying and selling a property? What should I be looking out for?

Please post any helpful advice. Also, if anyone has experience of a good one in South Dublin please PM me

Thanks.

ciarang85 · 15-08-2017 5:02pm

PM Sent

golfer555 · 28-08-2017 6:04pm

I'm in the same boat as the OP but based in North Dublin. Can anyone suggest a good solicitor and/or what the general going rate is for them while buying a house?

Got a quote for €1400 plus VAT today. Thought it was alright but I could be wrong.

veray · 28-08-2017 6:23pm

Same here, looking one around D8 area but happy also with Dundrum/Sandyford. So far got quotes from 1.4k to 1.6k, any suggestions?

golfer555 · 28-08-2017 9:15pm

Not sure many solicitors will go under the €1,400 plus vat mark.

cootel · 11-10-2017 3:03pm

Would love if someone could PM me a solicitor recommendation for Dublin (south city)

d0157063 · 12-02-2018 12:44pm

same here, Would love if someone could PM me a solicitor recommendation for Dublin (south city), thanks

olkon · 15-02-2018 10:43pm

Would also love if someone could PM me a solicitor recommendation for Dublin North City thanks.
Is €1400 - €1600 the price all in?

missmatty · 16-02-2018 11:18am

Would love a PM on a recommendation for a solicitor in Lucan/Leixlip/Celbridge area if anyone has any helpful info, I have to choose one by this evening!

The Sparrow · 16-02-2018 7:56pm

If someone could pass me on any recommendations for a South Dublin solicitor and/ or surveyor that would be great.

drinkingwater · 28-03-2018 11:03pm

Would love if someone could PM me a solicitor recommendation for Portlaoise

thanks

Jarren · 29-04-2018 5:26pm

Hi Guys

Looking for a South Dublin solicitor and/ or surveyor please.

Any recommendations via pm please.

Thank you

Catmologen · 29-04-2018 11:08pm

Hi, looking for one in South Dublin or the city too, would appreciate a pm. Cheers.

rob007 · 08-06-2018 11:32am

Hi, also looking for a solicitor in south Dublin for a house purchase. Could you PM me the details please?

Catlady76 · 08-06-2018 12:19pm

Not all have to be local I used a solicitor in town when I was buying my apt they were really great very efficient, when selling the same property 8 years later I used a different guy we paid him out 1800 total so that would prob be 1500 plus vat.

Samuel T. Cogley · 08-06-2018 1:35pm

Don't go for the cheapest one you can find, they will be inundated with work and unable to provide a satisfactory service should things get complicated. You only need to go about 150-200 higher and you'll find someone who will be much easier to get hold of etc. There is an excellent solicitor in North Dublin, PM me (you or anyone else) who wants his details.

jenceire · 18-09-2018 10:43pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Don't go for the cheapest one you can find, they will be inundated with work and unable to provide a satisfactory service should things get complicated. You only need to go about 150-200 higher and you'll find someone who will be much easier to get hold of etc. There is an excellent solicitor in North Dublin, PM me (you or anyone else) who wants his details.

Hi Samuel, can you PM me with solicitor info?

the_killer · 19-09-2018 2:22pm

ciarang85 wrote: »

PM Sent

Hi,

ciarang85 could you please PM the solicitor details please? thanks

uck51js9zml2yt · 19-09-2018 2:50pm

In doing a A house purchase/ sale in 2 counties and my solicitor is in a third.

Don't let location stop by you getting someone

uck51js9zml2yt · 25-09-2018 8:46pm

Just to update. I got my bill today for buying and selling a house.
Approx 1700 including vat and all search fees.

fungie · 25-09-2018 9:57pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Don't go for the cheapest one you can find, they will be inundated with work and unable to provide a satisfactory service should things get complicated. You only need to go about 150-200 higher and you'll find someone who will be much easier to get hold of etc. There is an excellent solicitor in North Dublin, PM me (you or anyone else) who wants his details.

Can you pm me too please?

HenriettaD · 30-09-2018 11:36am

If anyone could send me on any recommendations for a North Wicklow/South Dublin solicitor and/ or surveyor that would be great! Thanks in advance

3DataModem · 30-09-2018 8:55pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Don't go for the cheapest one you can find, they will be inundated with work and unable to provide a satisfactory service should things get complicated. .

This is correct. Don’t go for cheapest. House deals are complex, and a good and well paid solicitor will work a lot harder for you then a bargain basement one.

power pants · 12-10-2018 4:45pm

First time buyer, I’m looking around for a solicitor and have 2 quotes so far for just over 5k

Seems expensive or would this be reasonable

Stamp duty being 1900 from the total

snowflake1989 · 12-10-2018 8:26pm

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Don't go for the cheapest one you can find, they will be inundated with work and unable to provide a satisfactory service should things get complicated. You only need to go about 150-200 higher and you'll find someone who will be much easier to get hold of etc. There is an excellent solicitor in North Dublin, PM me (you or anyone else) who wants his details.

Hi can you pm me with this solicitors details please thanks

bri007 · 12-10-2018 8:47pm

Can you PM me the solicitor details as well, thanks

Samuel T. Cogley wrote: »

Don't go for the cheapest one you can find, they will be inundated with work and unable to provide a satisfactory service should things get complicated. You only need to go about 150-200 higher and you'll find someone who will be much easier to get hold of etc. There is an excellent solicitor in North Dublin, PM me (you or anyone else) who wants his details.

Samuel T. Cogley · 12-10-2018 8:58pm

Sorry if I missed anyone I'd unsubbed from the thread PM me and I'll PM you back.

Brego888 · 17-01-2019 6:23pm

Hi all

Could anyone pm me the details of a good solicitor they worked with for conveyancing?
I'm selling in South County Dublin and buying in North County Dublin so open to any solicitor located anywhere in Dublin!

twiddleypop · 31-10-2019 11:28am

Hi,

Can someone pm me a solicitor based in Dublin 10 or nearby

Fia11 · 31-10-2019 12:38pm

Our solicitor fees are 2.5k. We spoke to a few and they were all in and around that. This seems higher than what is quoted on here, is it because we're first time buyers? confused.com/n00b

DublinCJM · 31-10-2019 12:47pm

Mine was 2,000 for selling and 2,500 for buying (ex VAT). They were really good, prompt, responsive, proactive with updates and lovely to deal with.

Heard some horror stories about not being able to contact solicitors, no calls returned, no progress updates etc.

So, was happy to pay maybe a little extra knowing that I was being kept up to date, and that I could get hold of them if I needed to.

Dolbhad · 31-10-2019 11:05pm

Fia11 wrote: »

Our solicitor fees are 2.5k. We spoke to a few and they were all in and around that. This seems higher than what is quoted on here, is it because we're first time buyers? confused.com/n00b

Price can vary for number of reasons but not because your FTB. Was the property registry of deeds or land registry? Was it second house or new build? Was it a receiver sale or probate? Is it a house or apartment? Is there a mortgage? Etc All these can factor in to how easy or difficult a sale is and I would assume fees. Land registry outlays are very high. Also area is a factor. My Cork solicitor will be cheaper than a Dublin one.

As the other poster said above it’s always worth paying a bit more and being able to contact your solicitor. If you use someone on a flat fee that’s cheap, they will be really busy and won’t give you the attention.

stdidit · 01-11-2019 12:05am

Fia11 wrote: »

Our solicitor fees are 2.5k. We spoke to a few and they were all in and around that. This seems higher than what is quoted on here, is it because we're first time buyers? confused.com/n00b

We are FTBs too and paying just under 1700 (ex. VAT) and he has been excellent so far. Just because someone charges more, does not mean they are better. My advice to anyone is get recommendations, chat to a few different solicitors and go with your gut from there.

Fia11 · 01-11-2019 1:33pm

Dolbhad wrote: »

Price can vary for number of reasons but not because your FTB. Was the property registry of deeds or land registry? Was it second house or new build? Was it a receiver sale or probate? Is it a house or apartment? Is there a mortgage? Etc All these can factor in to how easy or difficult a sale is and I would assume fees. Land registry outlays are very high. Also area is a factor. My Cork solicitor will be cheaper than a Dublin one.

As the other poster said above it’s always worth paying a bit more and being able to contact your solicitor. If you use someone on a flat fee that’s cheap, they will be really busy and won’t give you the attention.

FTB, new build, Dublin. Don't think it's particularly complicated, but I'm new to all of this. We did get a flat fee as this solicitor has sold/worked with loads of houses in the development and they had a package, but we didn't choose them just because of that. They have been uber helpful and communicative, unlike the estate agents, who have been sending out the contracts 'tomorrow' for the last 3 weeks.

_Poppy_ · 06-11-2019 10:15pm

Hi,

I'm purchasing and looking for a solicitor recommendation in the Dublin 1 or 2 area. Please PM me details if you can recommend any, TIA

FastFullBack · 20-02-2020 8:37am

DublinCJM wrote: »

Mine was 2,000 for selling and 2,500 for buying (ex VAT). They were really good, prompt, responsive, proactive with updates and lovely to deal with.

Got a similar quote for selling and buying a house in Cork. Close to 5K for both.
Very surprised to see someone 1.7K all in.

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