Are lawyer fees fixed or based on a % of the cost of the purchase property?

Most Lawyers usually charge a minimum fee of around €1,500 plus VAT at 21% amounting to €1,815 which will cover the legal conveyancing services involved in buying the property and opening a bank account. There is normally extra charges for  NIE’s, POA (Power of Attorney), Wills, Bank Charge, transfer tax, notary, land registry and utility transfers. If you use a lawyer recommend by your Agent they could have made a deal that benefits you financially.