We specialise in residential property matters and provide fixed estimates for your conveyancing transactions. We pride ourselves on transparency and do not charge hidden costs.

Our Commitment to You

We understand that conveyancing—whether purchasing, selling, mortgaging, re-mortgaging, or transferring equity—can be a stressful process. That’s why choosing an experienced and reliable solicitor is crucial.

With significant expertise in residential conveyancing, our goal is to provide efficient and reliable service tailored to your property needs.

Services and Pricing

We offer conveyancing services for:

  • Freehold Purchase
  • Leasehold Purchase
  • Freehold Sale
  • Leasehold Sale
  • Remortgage and Transfer of Equity

If Your Transaction Falls Through

In the unfortunate event that a sale, purchase, or remortgage does not proceed, a fee will be charged based on the time spent on your file up to that point.

Residential Purchase

Effective Date: The fees below apply from 1 January 2025. Please note, our fees are subject to periodic review.

Conveyancer’s Fees and Disbursements
Legal Fees for Purchase of a Property
  1. Standard Transaction Fee: Minimum fee £1,000 (will vary depending on the property value).
  2. Acting on Behalf of Mortgage Lender: £500.
  3. Using the Help to Buy Scheme: £150.
  4. Completion and Submission of SDLT Form: £250.
  5. Drafting Declaration of Solvency: £150.
  6. Additional Fees for Company Purchase: £500.
  7. Drafting Deed of Gift/Letter: £150.
  8. Additional Fees for Leasehold Transactions: £200.
  9. Electronic Money Transfer Fee: £40.
  10. Electronic ID Verification Fee: £25 (per person).

VAT at 20% is applicable to all fees listed above.

Assumptions

Our fees assume:

  • No unforeseen complications (e.g., title defects, unregistered titles).
  • Transactions proceed in a timely manner with all parties cooperative.
  • No additional documents or indemnity policies are required.
  • Necessary planning permissions and building regulations are already in place.

Important: These fees assume the transaction is straightforward. Additional fees may apply if complexities or delays arise.

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs paid to third parties related to your transaction. Common disbursements include:

  • Land Registry Fee:
    HM Land Registry Registration Services Fees
  • Search Fees: £150–£250 (varies by property location) VAT at 20% applies to search fees.
  • Lawyer Checker: £21.60 per check.
  • Priority Search: £8.20.
  • Bankruptcy Search: £7.20.
  • Company Search: Around £50.
Anticipated Leasehold Disbursements
  • Notice of Transfer Fee: £50–£100 (set by the property management company).
  • Notice of Charge Fee: £50–£100 (if mortgaged, set by the property management company).
  • Deed of Covenant Fee: £50–£100 (set by the property management company).
  • Certificate of Compliance Fee: £50–£100 (set by the property management company).

These fees vary and may exceed the estimated range depending on the property specifics.

You should also anticipate ongoing costs like ground rent and service charges throughout property ownership. These will be confirmed once received.

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT)

Calculate the tax applicable to your property:

Key Stages in the Purchase Process
  • Taking instructions from you and collect a copy of your passport, bank statements and
    residence proof.
  • Open file and verify your identity (AML checks).
  • Prepare and send client care letter pack, Request money on account (initial deposit and for searches).
  • Contact the seller’s solicitor for pre-contract pack.
  • Applying for searches.
  • Review documents and raises enquiries from the pre-contract documents and search results.
  • Receiving formal mortgage offer from the lender.
  • Review the mortgage offer and check lender conditions.
  • Review the replies from the seller’s solicitors and report to the client-Once all pre-contract enquiries have been satisfactorily answered and we are satisfied with the results of all property searches, title investigations, and any other issues affecting your transaction, we will prepare a title report for you and, if applicable, your lender.
  • Carry out pre completion searches before exchanging contracts and hold signed documents and deposit funds.
  • Request funds from the lender and prepare for completion.
  • Send funds to the seller’s solicitors and complete the matter.
  • Attend to post-completion matters, including: Filing the SDLT/LTT return and arranging
    payment, Submitting the application to HM Land Registry to register your ownership.
  • Once the title is successfully registered with HM Land Registry, we will send you the
    registration completion documents, send copies to the lender, if applicable.
  • Carry out the remaining steps to formally close your matter, ensuring your file is complete and all records are finalised.
Timeline

The average time from an offer being accepted to completing the sale is 8–12 weeks. However, this timeline may vary depending on factors such as the complexity of the transaction and the cooperation of all parties.

Sale of Freehold or Leasehold Residential Property

Our fees cover all the work required to complete the sale of your property.

Conveyancer’s Fees and Disbursements
  • Legal Fees: Minimum fee £1000 (will vary depending on the property value).
  • Fee for Electronic ID Verification: £25 per person.
  • Fee for Acting on Behalf of the Mortgage Lender: £350.
  • Electronic Money Transfer Fee: £40 per transfer.
  • Drafting Declaration of Solvency: £150.
  • Additional Fees for Leasehold Transactions: £200.

VAT is payable at the current rate of 20% on the above fees.

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We manage these payments on your behalf to streamline the process. The disbursements we anticipate include:

  • HM Land Registry fees for obtaining copies of your deeds: £10–£24
  • Management Pack Fee
    The management pack fee typically ranges from £200–£300 and may be required from both the Landlord and the Managing Agent. This fee varies depending on the property and its associated management arrangements. In some cases, the cost may significantly exceed the range provided above. We will provide an accurate figure once we have reviewed your specific documents and received confirmation from the Landlord or Managing Agent.
  • Additional disbursements may apply if unforeseen issues arise.
Key Stages in the Sale Process
  1. Take your instructions and provide initial advice.
  2. Check the outstanding amount on any mortgage and liaise with the lender as necessary.
  3. Prepare contract documents.
  4. Obtain copy Land Registry title documents.
  5. Forward completed sale and fixtures/fittings questionnaires to the buyer’s solicitor.
  6. Obtain leasehold packs from the Freeholder/management company.
  7. Respond to any enquiries from the buyer’s solicitor.
  8. Review and advise on documents and information received.
  9. Send the final contract to you for signature.
  10. Agree on a completion date (the date you sell the property).
  11. Obtain redemption statement from your lender.
  12. Exchange contracts and notify you.
  13. Arrange payment of the estate agent’s commission and redeem your mortgage.
  14. Complete the sale and forward title documents to the buyer’s solicitor.

Mortgage, Remortgage and Transfer of Equity – Residential Property

Our fees cover all the work required to complete the mortgage or remortgage or Transfer of Equity of your property, including dealing with the registration at the Land Registry.

Conveyancer’s Fees and Disbursements
  • Legal Fees for re-mortgage and mortgage: Minimum £850.
  • Legal Fees for Transfer of Equity: £350.
  • Electronic Money Transfer Fee: £40.
  • Fee for Electronic ID Verification: £25 per person.
  • Fee for Acting on Behalf of the Mortgage Lender: £350.
  • Drafting Declaration of Solvency: £150.
  • Additional Fees for Company purchase: £500.
  • Drafting Deed of Gift/Letter: £150.
  • Additional Fees for Leasehold Transactions: £200.

VAT is payable at the current rate of 20% on the above fees.

We do not pay referral fees to third parties, such as estate agents or mortgage brokers.

Disbursements

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as search fees. We manage these payments on your behalf to ensure a seamless process.

The disbursements we anticipate include:

  • Land Registry Fee: The registration fee can be checked on the https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees
  • Search Fees £150–£250 on average, depending on the property location (VAT is payable at the current rate of 20%).
  • Lawyer Checker: Per check £21.60.
  • Priority Search: £8.20
  • Bankruptcy Search: £7.20
  • Company Search: around £50
Additional Disbursements for Leasehold Flats

If your property is a leasehold flat, the following additional disbursements may apply:

  • Notice of Charge Fee: This fee, if applicable, is specified in the lease and is usually between £30–£100.
  • Certificate of Compliance Fee: This fee will be confirmed upon receipt of the lease and typically ranges from £50–£100.

These fees vary significantly between properties and may exceed the ranges provided. We will confirm specific costs once we have reviewed your documents.

How Long Will My Mortgage or Remortgage Take?

The average process for a mortgage or remortgage takes 8-10 weeks, starting from the approval of your mortgage offer. However, the timeline may be quicker or slower depending on the complexity of the transaction and the cooperation of all parties involved.

Key Stages of the Process

The precise steps will vary based on the specifics of your transaction. However, the main stages include:

  1. Taking your instructions and providing initial advice.
  2. Ensuring finances are in place to fund the mortgage or remortgage and liaising with the lender’s solicitors if necessary.
  3. Receiving and advising on the mortgage documents.
  4. Carrying out necessary searches.
  5. Obtaining additional planning documentation, if required.
  6. Reviewing and advising you on all documents and information received.
  7. Discussing the conditions of the mortgage offer with you.
  8. Sending the mortgage deed to you for signature.
  9. Agreeing on a completion date (the date your new mortgage will take effect).
  10. Arranging for all required funds to be received from the lender and yourself.
  11. Completing the mortgage or remortgage and applying for registration at the Land Registry.
Assumptions

Our fee assumes:

  • The transaction is standard, with no unforeseen issues such as a defect in title requiring resolution or unregistered property title.
  • The transaction is completed promptly without complications.
  • All parties involved cooperate, and no unreasonable delays occur in obtaining required documentation.
  • No indemnity policies are needed (additional disbursements may apply if they are required).
  • Planning permission or building regulations consent is not required for any works carried out on the property.

If unexpected complexities arise, we will promptly inform you of any additional costs or requirements.