Conveyancing Fees

Buying or selling a property is a major step. Our aim is to make the legal side clear, efficient and fairly priced from the outset. We will always provide a bespoke written quotation tailored to your transaction, and we may be able to offer discounts depending on your circumstances – please ask when you contact us.

We work on a fixed-fee basis. Our prices cover all of the legal work and administration needed to complete your purchase,sale or remortgage, including registering your ownership at HM Land Registry and dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales), where applicable.

Your matter will be handled by a qualified solicitor with expertise in residential conveyancing, supervised by one of our directors. We are accredited by the Law Society under both the Lexcel quality mark and the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS), reflecting our high standards of client care and practice management.

Guide to Our Legal Fees (Residential)

All fees below are exclusive of VAT (20%) and disbursements (third-party costs).

Purchase or Sale – Freehold

(Higher-value or more complex matters are quoted individually.)

Purchase or Sale – Leasehold

(Please contact us for a bespoke quotation for complex leasehold titles.)

Remortgage

Typical Disbursements (Third-Party Costs)

Disbursements are payments related to your matter that are payable by you to third parties, such as search fees, HM Land Registry fees and Stamp Duty Land Tax. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to keep your transaction moving smoothly.

Disbursements may include:

Stamp Duty Land Tax / Land Transaction Tax

This applies to purchases only. First-time buyers paying £425,000 or less for a residential property will pay no Stamp Duty Land Tax and first-time buyers paying between £425,001 and £625,000 will pay Stamp Duty Land Tax at 5% on the amount of the purchase price in excess of £425,001. If you are not a first-time buyer, when you buy a property that costs more than £250,000, the Stamp Duty Land Tax you will pay to HMRC depends on the purchase price of your property. If you already own a property, in the UK or abroad, you pay an extra 3%.

You will not pay the higher Stamp Duty Land Tax rates if the property you are buying is replacing your main residence and that main residence has already been sold. If you buy a new main residence but the sale of your previous main residence is delayed, you will pay the higher rate (as you own 2 properties) but you can get a refund for the amount above the normal Stamp Duty Land Tax rates if you sell your previous main residence within 3 years of buying the new property. The refund must be claimed within 12 months of the sale of the previous residence or within 12 months of the filing date of the return, whichever comes later. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC’s Stamp Duty Land Tax calculator.

Leasehold-Specific Costs

Leasehold properties usually carry extra charges set out in the lease and payable to the freeholder or managing agents. These are separate from our legal fees. Typical charges include:

• Notice of Transfer – Usually stated in the lease. Commonly £25.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT per notice (sometimes more than one notice is needed).
• Notice of Charge (if mortgaged) – Also set out in the lease. Typically £25.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT per notice.
• Deed of Covenant – Fee set by the management company. Often £25.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT per deed.
• Certificate of Compliance – Required under some leases and confirmed once we see the documents. Commonly £25.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT per certificate.
• New Share Certificate – If the property includes a share in a management or freehold company, this is often £25.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT.

These fees vary from property to property and can sometimes be higher than the ranges above. We will confirm the exact amounts once we have reviewed your lease and management documents.

You should also expect ground rent and service charges to be payable during your ownership. We will confirm the current figures and any known increases or major works once we receive this information.

Additional Legal Fees (Where Applicable)

If your transaction involves additional work, an extra fixed fee may apply; for example:

We will always confirm any additional fees with you before incurring them.

When Might the Fees Change?

We want you to pay only for the work genuinely required. A straightforward sale or purchase with a single standard mortgage will usually sit at the lower end of our fee ranges, while more complex matters will require more time and therefore higher fees.

Examples of factors that may increase the cost include:

• Defective or unusually complex legal title
• Unregistered title
• Involvement of a management company or freeholder (e.g. consents, deeds of covenant)
• The need to comply with restrictions on the title
• Missing consents for previous alterations
• More than one mortgage secured on the property
• Auction sales or very tight deadlines
• Situations where documents or information are delayed and work has to be duplicated

If any of these apply, we will explain the impact on costs and provide an updated estimate.

Next Steps

If you would like an accurate, no-obligation quote for your transaction, please contact us or use our online Conveyancing Quote service. We will confirm:

• Our fixed legal fees
• The likely disbursements
• Any additional charges that might apply to your specific property