Searches

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badgerread · 17/02/2021 20:30

Evening everyone.

I was quoted £200 for searches when I was buying a property on my own for £410k, that fell through and I'm now buying with my partner for £725k and have just been quoted £500?!

Are searches not all the same cost?

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FluffMagnet · 17/02/2021 20:37

Depending on the location, different searches will be appropriate. Ask what searches are yo be performed and what you will learn from them.

nellly · 17/02/2021 20:38

Different searches depending on the area and property, also sometimes as stipulated by the lender

heidihigh · 17/02/2021 20:38

We have just paid £155 for searches for a £220k property in the midlands. Your quotes seem high but I'm unsure whether it varies on area/ property?

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badgerread · 17/02/2021 20:42

Thank you. They're both in West Sussex but different councils?

I think my solicitor has made a mistake as has already got the Land Registry charge wrong (quoting paper fee rather than electronic) and seems to have bumped up the search fees 😠

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