Solicitor for mortgage switching

[Newbie!]

Looking for recommendations for a solicitor to process a mortgage switch. Have asked locally but not heard positive reports regarding the length of time taken to process the switch. In the West Dublin/Meath/North kildare area.

 

[Páid]

I used these people - https://www.directlaw.ie

I was very happy with them. Everything was done remotely and very quickly.

 

[Scoops]

Do you mind me asking approx. how much they charged?

 

[Paul F]

@Newbie! @Scoops Low-cost solicitors (these are not necessarily recommendations, just info from other posters)

• A solicitor is not needed if you are switching to a different rate with the same lender
• Look for an "all-in" quote (including VAT and outlays) of €1,300 or less
• When talking to a potential solicitor, ask them if everything can be done by post and email. If so, you will not need to go to their office and you will be free to use a solicitor who does not live in your part of the country.
• Cheapest solicitor for switching mortgages
• Low-cost solicitors for remortgage
• 1200 euro for switcher conveyancing - keep looking?

 

[Scoops]

Thanks @Paul F

 

[Páid]

Do you mind me asking approx. how much they charged?

They gave me a quote for about €1350. The actual charge was about €1260.

 

[Newbie!]

Just got quoted an all in fee of €950 to include professional fee, Vat, land registry, searches. Local firm but don't know anyone who has used them for switching. Would you risk it?

 

[Loki1974]

Just got quoted an all in fee of €950 to include professional fee, Vat, land registry, searches. Local firm but don't know anyone who has used them for switching. Would you risk it?

Hi Newbie, would you mind sending me a message with the name of the solicitor who quoted €950. Many thanks