Purchase of a freehold residential property
Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales.
VAT on our costs and disbursements is currently 20%.
Who will do the work?
All work will be carried out by qualified solicitors, legal executives, trainee solicitors, or conveyancing paralegals. Non-qualified staff are supervised by our solicitors.
Conveyancer’s fees and disbursements
| Up to £200,000 | £200,001 – £300,000 | £300,001 – £400,000 | £400,001 – £500,000 | £500,001 – £750,000 | Over £750,000 | |
| Legal fee | £795.00 plus VAT | £850.00 plus VAT | £925.00 plus VAT | £1050.00 plus VAT | £1,125.00 plus VAT | 0.2% of purchase price |
| Search fees | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 |
Plus an additional £5.00 plus VAT to cover the postage costs of sending deeds to clients following completion of registration.
HM Land Registry fee
| Value | Half Price – Electronic | Full Price |
| £0-£80,000 | £20.00 | £45.00 |
| £80,001 – £100,000 | £40.00 | £95.00 |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | £100.00 | £230.00 |
| £200,001 – £500,000 | £150.00 | £330.00 |
| £500,001 – £1,000,000 | £295.00 | £655.00 |
| £1,000,001 and over | £500.00 | £1105.00 |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Stamp Duty or Land Tax (on purchase) For England click here or for Wales click here.
Purchase of a leasehold residential property
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property is in Wales.
Conveyancer’s fees and disbursements
| Up to £200,000 | £200,001 – £300,000 | £300,001 – £400,000 | £400,001 – £500,000 | £500,001 – £750,000 | Over £750,000 | |
| Legal fee | £825.00 plus VAT | £900.00 plus VAT | £995.00 plus VAT | £1,095.00 plus VAT | £1,200.00 plus VAT | 0.25% of purchase price |
| Fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender | £125.00 plus VAT | £125.00 plus VAT | £125.00 plus VAT | £125.00 plus VAT | £125.00 plus VAT | £125.00 plus VAT |
| Search fees | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 |
HM Land Registry fee
| Value | Half Price – Electronic | Full Price |
| £0-£80,000 | £20.00 | £45.00 |
| £80,001 – £100,000 | £40.00 | £95.00 |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | £100.00 | £230.00 |
| £200,001 – £500,000 | £150.00 | £330.00 |
| £500,001 – £1,000,000 | £295.00 | £655.00 |
| £1,000,001 and over | £500.00 | £1105.00 |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as search fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. There are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the Property. The disbursements which we anticipate will apply are set out separately below. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the term of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the seller’s solicitors.
HM Land Registry fee
Anticipated Disbursements
- Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50-£250
- Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £100-£300.
- Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £100-£300.
- Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £100-£300.
You should also be aware that ground rent and service charge are likely to apply throughout your ownership of the property. We will confirm the ground rent and the anticipated service charge as soon as this we receive this information.
Stamp Duty Land Tax
This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC’s website or if the property is located in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority’s website.
How long will my house purchase take?
How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8-12 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 6 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 12-16 weeks In such, a situation additional charges would apply.
Our fee assumes that:
- this is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
- this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
- the transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
- all parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
- no indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.
- If you wish to use an online quote calculator for residential conveyancing
- Below is list of things you may wish to consider if you use an online quote calculator for conveyancing matters. You could, if you wish, build questions to find out the following information:
- value of the property
- first-time buyer
- re-mortgage
- freehold or leasehold
- new build
- first registration of title
- whether a mortgage or not, or Islamic mortgage
- in purchase cases, whether primary residence, buy to let or second/holiday home
- multiple owners
- shared ownership scheme
- using a help to buy scheme, and whether it is an equity loan or ISA
- purchase under right to buy
- purchase at auction
- property has been repossessed
Sale of a residential property
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the sale of your property, dealing with enquires raised by the buyer’s solicitors & redeeming a mortgage where applicable.
Conveyancer’s fees and disbursements
| Up to £200,000 | £200,001 – £300,000 | £300,001 – £400,000 | £400,001 – £500,000 | £500,001 – £750,000 | Over £750,000 | |
| Legal fee | £795.00 plus VAT | £850.00 plus VAT | £925.00 plus VAT | £1050.00 plus VAT | £1,125.00 plus VAT | 0.2% of purchase price |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. For the sale of a property these include the Telegraphic Transfer fee to redeem mortgage, which is £30+VAT, and the document from the land registry which is approximately £12.
Re-Mortgaging your property
Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the re-mortgage of your property, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property if applicable is in Wales.
Conveyancer’s fees and disbursements
| Up to £200,000 | £200,001 – £300,000 | £300,001 – £400,000 | £400,001 – £500,000 | £500,001 – £750,000 | Over £750,000 | |
| Flat Fee | £550.00 plus VAT | £550.00 plus VAT | £550.00 plus VAT | £550.00 plus VAT | £550.00 plus VAT | £550.00 plus VAT |
| Search fees approx. or search insurance where applicable. | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 | £350.00 |
Plus an additional £5.00 plus VAT to cover the postage costs of sending deeds to clients following completion of registration.
HM Land Registry fee
| Value | Half Price – Electronic | Full Price |
| £0-£100,000 | £20.00 | £45.00 |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | £30.00 | £70.00 |
| £200,001 – £500,000 | £45.00 | £100.00 |
| £500,001 – £1,000,000 | £65.00 | £145.00 |
| £1,000,001 and over | £140.00 | £305.00 |
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Stamp Duty or Land Tax depends on the value of the re-mortgage and may not apply. For England click here or for Wales click here.