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Late payment by estate agents of taxes

Posted: Thu Apr 7, 2022 4:23pm
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Richard o Donovan

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HI 

Just wondering if anyone has had a problem with their estate agents not paying taxes on time after the purchase of a property. The agents had the funds but did not pay the taxes on time resulting in us getting three fines one substantial. THe agency charged us to do these tasks offering full legal service and back up. They were up tp 8 months late and we had to really push to get the deeds from them, the notario said they were also late getting paid.

If you experienced this and have any suggestions that would be great as we would like to get them to repay us.

Davebev1

Posted: Thu Apr 7, 2022 8:43pm

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Posted: Thu Apr 7, 2022 8:43pm

Sorry to hear of the difficulties and costs you have incurred.  I realise that this advice comes too late for you, but the general rule is do not make any payments to the estate agent, always make all payments to your own independent solicitor.  Don't use the in-house legal services offered by some agents because you need to know that your solicitor is acting in your best interests and not compromised in any way.  Your story acts as a warning to others.  Maybe worth naming and shaming as well.

Richard o Donovan

Posted: Thu Apr 7, 2022 9:31pm

Richard o Donovan

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Posted: Thu Apr 7, 2022 9:31pm

Davebev1 wrote on Thu Apr 7, 2022 8:43pm:

Sorry to hear of the difficulties and costs you have incurred.  I realise that this advice comes too late for you, but the general rule is do not make any payments to the estate agent, always make all payments to your own independent solicitor.  Don't use the in-house legal services off...

...ered by some agents because you need to know that your solicitor is acting in your best interests and not compromised in any way.  Your story acts as a warning to others.  Maybe worth naming and shaming as well.

Thanks 

Yes  ;I am still in the process of dealing with this, in many respects we were lucky that at least they got paid albeit late and we have the deeds. Once we complete the process and seek reimbursement I will name the agency. We understood they were providing independent legal support all payments were handed over in the notario, they just didnt bother paying the necessary taxes on time. I'm sure we are not the only ones.

I would follow your advice and seek a completely independent solicitor as the cost is the same.

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