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How Much Do We Charge For Residential Property Transactions

Property Purchase

We aim to be totally transparent when it comes to our fees and the costs you may incur and as such the details below set out clearly our fees and the associated costs involved in the purchase of a 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.

Conveyancer's fees and disbursements from 1 September 2022

Freehold Property Purchase

Property Price

Purchase - No Mortgage required

Purchase - Mortgage Required

Sale

£0 - £250,000.00

£1,310.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,335.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,235.00 plus VAT at 20%

£250,001.00 - £400,000.00

£1,360.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,385.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,285.00 plus VAT at 20%

£400,001.00 - £600,000.00

£1,460.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,485.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,335.00 plus VAT at 20%

£600,001.00 - £1,000,000.00

£1,560.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,585.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,435.00 plus VAT at 20%

Over £1,000,000.00

0.16%

0.18% 

0.15% 

 

NEW BUILD £300.00 + VAT at 20%

Purchase with Equity Release £500.00 + VAT at 20%

Help to Buy ISA £50.00 + VAT at 20%

Help to Buy Equity Loan  £300.00 + VAT at 20%

SHARED OWNERSHIP £300.00 +VAT at 20%

ID1 £250.00 + VAT at 20% at 20%
 

Leasehold Property Purchase

Property Price

Purchase - No Mortgage required

Purchase - Mortgage Required

Sale

£0 - £250,000.00

£1,460.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,485.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,385.00 plus VAT at 20%

£250,001.00 - £400,000.00

£1,585.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,610.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,485.00 plus VAT at 20%

£400,001.00 - £600,000.00

£1,685.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,710.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,585.00 plus VAT at 20%

£600,001.00 - £1,000,000.00

£1,785.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,810.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,685.00 plus VAT at 20%

Over £1,000,000.00

0.18% 

0.20% 

0.17% 

 

NEW BUILD £300.00 + VAT at 20%

Purchase with Equity Release £500.00 + VAT at 20%

Help to Buy ISA £50.00 + VAT at 20%

Help to Buy Equity Loan  £300.00 + VAT at 20%

SHARED OWNERSHIP £300.00 +VAT at 20%

ID1 £250.00 + VAT at 20%

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)

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

Leasehold Additional Fees


These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.

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

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 6 to 8 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 12 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 2  and 4 months. In such, a situation additional charges would apply.

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have suggested some key stages that you may wish to include:


Our fee assumes that:

  1. 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
  2. If a leasehold property – that this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
  3. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
  4. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
  5. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.


Property Sale

We aim to be totally transparent when it comes to our fees and the costs you may incur and as such the details below set out clearly our fees and the associated costs involved in the sale of a property.

Our fees covers all of the work required to complete the sale of your home.

Conveyancer's fees and disbursements

Our legal fees are based on the sale price of the property:

Property Price

Freehold

Leasehold

£0 - £250,000.00

£1,235.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,385.00 plus VAT at 20%

£250,001.00 - £400,000.00

£1,285.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,485.00 plus VAT at 20%

£400,001.00 - £600,000.00

£1,335.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,585.00 plus VAT at 20%

£600,001.00 - £1,000,000.00

£1,435.00 plus VAT at 20%

£1,685.00 plus VAT at 20%

Over £1,000,000.00

0.15% 

0.17% 


In addition you would need to pay Land Registry fees which are in the region of £9.00 for a freehold property and £15.00 for a Lease hold property but can vary.

Leasehold Additional Fees

Managing Agent/Freehold replies to enquires - This fee is provided by the management company/Freeholder for the property and can be difficult to estimate

How long will my house sale take?

How long it will take from accepting the offer until you will move will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 6 to 8 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if your buyer is  a first time buyer, with a mortgage in principle, it could take 12 weeks. However, if you are selling a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 2  and 4 months. In such, a situation additional charges would apply.

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have suggested some key stages that you may wish to include:


Our fee assumes that: 

  1. 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
  2. If a leasehold property – that this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
  3. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
  4. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
  5. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.


Price transparency. Miscellaneous matters

We aim to be totally transparent when it comes to our fess and the costs you may incur and as such the details below set out clearly our fees and the associated costs involved in the sale and purchase of a property. 

Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the transaction

 

Freehold

Leasehold

First Registration £250.00 plus VAT at 20%  

Re-Mortgage

£500.00 plus VAT at 20%

£595.00 plus VAT at 20%

Transfer of Equity & Re Mortgage

£650.00 plus VAT at 20%

£695.00 plus VAT at 20%

Equity Release

£835.00 plus VAT at 20%

 

 


We are also able to provide you with an estimate as to our fees and the associated costs  for a number of other property related transactions including dealing with Lease extensions. 

Stages of the Process

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, below we have suggested some key stages that you may wish to include:

 

 

Registered

Unregistered

Sever Joint Tenancy

And First Registration 

£250.00 plus VAT at 20 %

£200.00 plus VAT at 20%

£450.00 plus VAT at 20%

Assent

£395.00 plus VAT at 20%

£395.00 plus VAT at 20% (+ £200.00 for first registration)

Transfer of Equity No Mortgage

£495.00 plus VAT at 20%

£495.00 plus VAT at 20% (+ £200.00 for first registration)

Remove Deceased Proprietor

£175.00 plus VAT at 20%

£250.00 plus VAT at 20%

 

Lease Extension

Acting for Landlord

Acting for Tenant

 

£925.00 plus VAT at 20%

£850.00 plus VAT at 20%

Declaration of Trust

£250.00 plus VAT at 20%

 

Deed of Variation

POA

 



Our fee assumes that: 

  1. 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
  2. If a leasehold property – that this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease or requires variation 
  3. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
  4. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
  5. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.