We have tried to make our quotation as simple as possible.

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. the transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise.

3. all parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation.

4. no indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements and fees may apply if indemnity policies are required.

5. (leasehold properties) this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease.

How long will my conveyancing transaction take?

How long it will take from the offer being accepted until the transaction completes will depend on a number of factors. The average process for a freehold transaction takes between 12 and 16 weeks from the contract papers being sent by the seller’s solicitors to the buyer’s solicitors. Leasehold transactions tend to take longer due to the additional requirements a leasehold property attracts.

The sale/purchase can be quicker or slower, depending on the complexity of the transaction and the number of parties in the chain.

The average process for the remortgage of a freehold property takes between four and eight weeks after a mortgage offer has been received. Leasehold transactions tend to take longer due to the additional requirements a leasehold property attracts.

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. Generally speaking, the key stages that will apply are:

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice
• Check finances are in place to fund purchase and confirm the source of those funds
• Receive and advise on contract documents
• Carry out searches (On average searches can take between 1 and 4 weeks)
• Make any necessary enquiries of purchaser’s solicitor
• Give you advice on all documents and information received
• Report to you on the mortgage offer
• Send final contract to you for signature
• Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
• Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
• Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
• Complete purchase
• Deal with payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (usually within 7 days of completion)
• Deal with application for registration at Land Registry (time can vary depending on Land Registry processing times).

An example of our typical costs

The typical costs listed below cover the work involved in a standard property purchase. For a personalised quote, use our quote calculator.

An example of a typical freehold house purchase for £245,000.00

Likely charges

• The estimated cost of these will be on the quotation
• Searches – Typically a Local Authority Search, Drainage and Water Search, Coal Mining Search and Environmental Search
• Stamp Duty (SDLT) – a Tax paid to the Revenue – You may find it helpful to refer to the Government SDLT pages
• Land Registry registration fee – the charge levied by the Land Registry to register your transaction. You may find it helpful to refer to the Land Registry fee guidance

Leasehold property – likely additional charges

There are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the property. The additional disbursements in relation to the lease which we anticipate will apply are set out separately below. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the seller’s solicitors.

• Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £60.00 and £300.00 (inclusive of VAT)
• Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £60.00 and £300.00 (inclusive of VAT)
• 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 £60.00 and £300.00 (inclusive of VAT)
• Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £60.00 and £300.00 (inclusive of VAT)

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.

Due to the additional paperwork involved in handling a leasehold title and liaising with management companies and other third party agents, we charge a supplementary leasehold fee of £295 plus vat. 

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. Generally speaking the key stages that will apply are:

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice
• Generate contracts and send to the buyer’s solicitors
• Deal with enquiries raised by the seller’s solicitor
• Send final contract to you for signature
• Agree completion date (date from which you sell the property)
• Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
• Complete purchase
• Deal with the redemption of any mortgages secured against the property.

An example of our typical costs

The typical costs listed below cover the work involved in a standard property sale. For a personalised quote, use our quote calculator.

An example of a typical freehold house sale for £245,000.00

Likely charges

The estimated cost of these will be on the quotation

• Land Registry document admin fee (an up to date copy of your title deeds) – this fee may vary depending on the number of documents needed for your transaction

Leasehold property – likely additional charges

The buyer will require the landlord and/or the management company (if any) to provide them with information about the rent and service charge (if any). The landlord and/or the management company will usually charge a fee for providing this information which you will be responsible for (the fees charged by each party for providing this information can range from between £50 and £360 (inclusive of VAT)).

These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be more than the ranges given above. We will update you on the specific fees once the landlord and/or management company provide us with this information.

Due to the additional paperwork involved in handling a leasehold title and liaising with management companies and other third party agents, we charge a supplementary leasehold fee of £295 plus vat. 

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the remortgage of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. Generally speaking the key stages that will apply are:

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice
• Comply with mortgage conditions
• Carry out searches (if required by lender)
• Report to you on mortgage offer (usually within two weeks of receiving the mortgage offer)
•  Agree completion date
• Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
• Complete remortgage
• Deal with the redemption of any mortgages secured against the property
• Deal with application for registration at Land Registry.

Our remortgage fees cover all of the work that we are able to anticipate being required to complete your remortgage transaction, including two online ID checks and one electronic bank transfer. 

An example of our typical costs

The typical costs listed below cover the work involved in a standard property remortgage. For a personalised quote, use our quote calculator.

An example of a typical freehold remortgage for a loan of £245,000.00

Likely charges

The estimated cost of these will be on the quotation

• Land Registry document admin fee (an up to date copy of your title deeds). Please note that this may vary depending on the number of documents required for your transaction.
• Searches – (Typically a Local Authority Search, Drainage and Water Search, Coal Mining Search and Environmental Search) OR search insurance (if acceptable to your new lender) – the premium for the insurance can range from between £15 and £100 (inclusive of Insurance Premium Tax)
• Land Registry registration fee – the charge levied by the Land Registry to register your transaction. You may find it helpful to refer to the Land Registry’s fee guidance.

Leasehold property – likely additional charges

We will require the landlord and/or the management company (if any) to provide information about the rent and service charge (if any). The landlord and/or the management company will usually charge a fee for providing this information which you will be responsible for (the fees charged by each party for providing this information can range from between £50 and £360 (inclusive of VAT)).

These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be more than the ranges given above. We will update you on the specific fees once the landlord and/or management company provide us with this information.

Due to the additional paperwork involved in handling a leasehold title and liaising with management companies and other third party agents, we charge a supplementary leasehold fee of £295 plus vat.