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Who normally pays legal fees in a property transaction?

Who normally pays legal fees in a property transaction?

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SAM FX✓ Verified Lawyer
October 8, 2026

Payment of professional fees can depend on the transaction and what the parties agree.

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Community Member
October 8, 2026

Do not confuse statutory minimum remuneration rules with an automatic rule that one party must bear every legal cost. The engagement and transaction documents should be reviewed.

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Community Member
October 8, 2026

Ask for a written breakdown distinguishing professional fees from government charges and other transaction expenses.

This is general information only; the specific facts and applicable law should be reviewed before acting.

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