Our legal fee
Our fee for the legal work on your sale or purchase, calculated using the property price.
PROPERTY WITH CLARITY
Residential Conveyancing Pricing
Moving home is a big step. Understanding the costs should feel simple. Here you can explore our fees, the other costs involved and what to expect from our team.
A clearer picture from the start.
The cost of residential conveyancing depends on your property and the work involved. Your written quote will explain the charges that apply to your move.
Other costs
Payments to others, such as searches, Land Registry fees and any applicable Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Additional work
Some transactions need extra work. Our published charges are set out below.
OUR LEGAL FEES
Know where you stand.
Our base legal fee is calculated on a sliding scale according to the sale or purchase price. Fees range from £595 plus VAT (£714 including VAT) to £8,000 plus VAT (£9,600 including VAT).
Disbursements and charges for any additional work are separate. We will explain the costs that apply to your transaction in your quote.
An example purchase
Freehold purchase at £300,000
Base legal fee£755
VAT£151
Legal fee including VAT£906
This is an example, not a fixed quote. Disbursements and additional work are extra.
What are disbursements?
Disbursements are payments made to other organisations on your behalf. They are separate from our legal fee and vary according to the property, location and transaction.
Property searches
Searches provide information about the property and its surroundings. The cost depends on the searches needed.
Land Registry
Land Registry fees and relevant searches depend on the transaction and property.
Tax and other searches
Stamp Duty Land Tax, if applicable, and bankruptcy searches may also form part of your costs.
What happens next?
Tell us about your move
Share the details of your sale or purchase and we will discuss your requirements.
Understand your quote
We explain our fees and the other costs relevant to your transaction.
Checks and contracts
We handle the legal work and keep you informed as your matter progresses.
Moving forward
We guide you through the steps towards completion and explain what happens next.
Our additional charges.
Where additional work is needed, the following charges may apply. All fees below exclude VAT. Your quote will explain which charges are relevant to your transaction.
| Additional service | Fee excluding VAT | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Dealing with title defects | £150 | |
| Dealing with unsecured loans/debts | £50 | |
| Registering or redeeming second charge (Mortgage lender’s fee) | £50 | Per mortgage/charge |
| Deed of variation to Lease or Title Covenants | £250 | |
| Transfer of freehold (subject to lease) purchase per lease | £200 | Not including Land Registration fees |
| Licence to occupy | £200 | |
| File retrieval | £30 | From storage |
| Statutory declaration | £95 | |
| Advice on legal aspects on survey reports | £100 | |
| Online ID verification | £7.20 | |
| Redeeming mortgage | £100 | |
| Dealing with Unregistered Property | £200 | |
| New build properties | £300 | |
| Leasehold purchase | £200 | |
| Bank Transfer Fee (per transfer) | £300 | |
| Acting for the Lender where a mortgage is required | £150 | |
| Freeholds subject to a Management Charge | £100 | |
| To process the Conveyancing Searches | £50 | |
| To process the Stamp Duty Land Tax form | £50 | |
| Reissuing draft contracts following prior loss of buyer | £50 | |
| Declaration of Trust (simple format) | £150 | |
| Large document copying charge | £25 | |
| Help to Buy Schemes involved | £150 |
Where a referral fee is payable, the average referral fee is £150. We will tell you if a referral fee applies to your matter.
Questions about conveyancing costs.
What is included in my quote?
Your quote will explain our legal fee, VAT, relevant disbursements and any additional charges that apply to your transaction.
Will I have to pay for searches?
Searches are often needed when buying a property. Their cost depends on the searches required and is separate from our legal fee.
How long will my conveyancing take?
Every move is different. Your conveyancer can discuss the likely timescale for your circumstances and keep you informed as the matter progresses.
Who will handle my matter?
Our team will explain who will be responsible for your matter. You can also meet our team or contact us to discuss your requirements.
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