Freehold Sale Pricing

Our fixed fees cover all of the work* required to complete the sale of your home. Below sets out our legal fees, any associated disbursements, and associated VAT.

Conveyancer’s fees 

Legal fee £1,500

VAT at 20% (£300)

Subtotal £1,800

Disbursements

Land Registry title documents £6.00

VAT at 20% (£1.20)

Subtotal £7.20

Total: £1,807.20

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. In some cases we may need to request additional documents from the Land Registry at £3 per document plus VAT at 20%. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

*Our fixed fees are based on the below assumptions. Anything outside of these assumptions will not be included in the pricing outlined above, however we will discuss your individual circumstances with you so that we can provide you with a tailored quote. 

•  The sale price is up to £1 million.  For prices of £1 million and over the price will be calculated at 0.2% of the sale price, plus VAT at 20%

•  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

•  The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise

•  All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation

•  No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Key stages/milestones for a freehold sale

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, the standard key stages are outlined below and are all included in the fixed fees stated above:

•  Take your instructions and give you initial advice

•  Obtain title documents and prepare contract pack

•  Liaising with the buyer’s solicitor to negotiate any amendments to the contract

•  Dealing with any enquiries the buyer’s solicitor may raise

•  Contacting any existing lender to obtain redemption figures

•  Ensuring that there will be sufficient funds to enable redemption on completion

•  Send final contract to you for signature

•  Agree completion date

•  Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened

•  Complete sale

•  Deal with redemption of any mortgage, and forward all proceeds of sale to you

Freehold Purchase Pricing

Our fixed 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 

Legal fee £1,500

VAT at 20% (£300)

Subtotal £1,800

Disbursements

Search fees £190.50 (tbc – dependent on area) (no VAT payable)

HM Land Registry fee £20-£295 (dependent on purchase price, up to £1m) (no VAT payable)

HM Land Registry fee £500 (over £1m) (no VAT payable)

Subtotal £210.50 – £690.50

Estimated total (excluding Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax – see below): £2,010.50-£2,490.50

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 Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax (on purchase)

This depends on the purchase price of your property and your personal circumstances. 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.

*Our fixed fees are based on the below assumptions. Anything outside of these assumptions will not be included in the pricing outlined above, however we will discuss your individual circumstances with you so that we can provide you with a tailored quote. 

 •  The purchase price is up to £1 million.  For prices of £1 million and over the price will be calculated at 0.2% of the purchase price, plus VAT at 20%

 •  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

•  The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise

•  All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation

•  No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Key stages/milestones for a freehold purchase

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, the standard key stages are outlined below and are all included in the fixed fees stated above:

•  Take your instructions and give you initial advice

•  Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed

•  Receive and advise on contract documents

•  Carry out searches

•  Obtain further planning documentation if required

•  Make any necessary enquiries of seller’s solicitor

•  Give you advice on all documents and information received

•  Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you

•  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

•  Deal with application for registration at Land Registry

Leasehold Sale Pricing

Our fixed fees cover all of the work* required to complete the sale of your home. Below sets out our fixed legal fees, any associated disbursements, and associated VAT.

Conveyancer’s fees 

Legal fee £1,500

VAT at 20% (£300)

Subtotal £1,800

Disbursements

Land Registry title documents £15.00

VAT at 20% (£3.00)

Subtotal £18.00

Total: £2,178

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as search fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. There are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the Property. The disbursements which we anticipate will apply are set out separately below. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the term of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease.

In some cases we may need to request additional documents from the Land Registry at £3 per document plus VAT at 20%.

Anticipated Disbursements

Management company and/or Landlord information packs.  These fees are set by the landlord and/or management company.  Often the fee is between £100 and £400.

These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above, and may or may not attract VAT at 20%. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.

*Our fixed fees are based on the below assumptions. Anything outside of these assumptions will not be included in the pricing outlined above, however we will discuss your individual circumstances with you so that we can provide you with a tailored quote. 

•  The sale price is up to £1 million.  For prices of £1 million and over the price will be calculated at 0.2% of the sale price, plus VAT at 20%

•  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

•  This is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease

•  The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise

•  All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation

•  No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Key stages/milestones for a leasehold sale

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential leasehold property vary according to the circumstances. However, the standard key stages are outlined below and are all included in the fixed fees stated above:

•  Take your instructions and give you initial advice

•  Obtain title documents and prepare contract pack

•  Liaising with the buyer’s solicitor to negotiate any amendments to the contract

•  Contacting the landlord and/or management company to obtain their information pack

•  Dealing with any enquiries the buyer’s solicitor may raise

•  Contacting any existing lender to obtain redemption figures and ensuring that there will be sufficient funds to enable redemption on completion

•  Send final contract to you for signature

•  Agree completion date 

•  Agree apportionments of rent and/or service charge with the buyer’s solicitor (so that you only pay the rent and service charge that applies to the period of your ownership)

•  Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened

•  Complete sale

•  Deal with redemption of any mortgage, and forward all proceeds of sale to you

Leasehold Purchase Pricing

Our fixed fees cover all 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 is in Wales.

Conveyancer’s fees 

Legal fee £1,500

VAT at 20% (£300)

Subtotal £1,800

Disbursements

Search fees £190.50 (tbc – dependent on area) (no VAT payable)

HM Land Registry fee £20-£295 (dependent on purchase price, up to £1m) (no VAT payable)

HM Land Registry fee £500 (over £1m) (no VAT payable)

Subtotal £210.50 – £690.50

Estimated total (excluding Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax – see below): £2,370.50-£2,850.50

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as search fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. There are certain disbursements which will be set out in the individual lease relating to the Property. The disbursements which we anticipate will apply are set out separately below. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the term of the lease. We will update you on the specific fees upon receipt and review of the lease from the seller’s solicitors.

Anticipated Disbursements*

Notice of Transfer fee – This fee if chargeable is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 – £150.

Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) – This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £50 – £150.

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 £100 and £250.

Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £100 – £250.

*These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above, and may or may not attract VAT at 20%. 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.

Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax (on purchase)

This depends on the purchase price of your property and your personal circumstances. 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.

*Our fixed fees are based on the below assumptions. Anything outside of these assumptions will not be included in the pricing outlined above, however we will discuss your individual circumstances with you so that we can provide you with a tailored quote.

The purchase price is up to £1 million.  For prices of £1 million and over the price will be calculated at 0.2% of the purchase price, plus VAT at 20%

 •  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

 •  This is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease

 •  The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise

 •  All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation

 •  No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Key stages/milestones for a leasehold purchase

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential leasehold property vary according to the circumstances. However, the standard key stages are outlined below and are all included in the fixed fees stated above:

•  Take your instructions and give you initial advice

•  Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed

•  Receive and advise on contract documents

•  Carry out searches

•  Obtain further planning documentation if required

•  Make any necessary enquiries of seller’s solicitor

•  Give you advice on all documents and information received

•  Go through conditions of mortgage offer

•  Send final contract to you for signature

•  Draft Transfer

•  Advise you on joint ownership

•  Obtain pre-completion searches

•  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/Land Transaction Tax

•  Notify the landlord / management company of your purchase, and of any mortgage to be charged against the property

•  Deal with application for registration at Land Registry

Mortgage/Remortgage Pricing

Our fixed fees cover all of the work* required to complete your mortgage, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry.

Conveyancer’s fees 

Legal fee £850

VAT at 20% (£170)

Subtotal £1,020

Disbursements

Land Registry title documents: £6 (freehold); £15 (leasehold)

VAT £1.20 / £3.00

HM Land Registry fee £20-£295 (dependent on purchase price, up to £1m)

Subtotal £27.20 – £313

Estimated total: £927.20 – £1,213

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. In some cases we may need to request additional documents from the Land Registry at £3 per document plus VAT at 20%. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

*Our fees are based on the below assumptions. Anything outside of these assumptions will not be included in the pricing outlined above, however we will discuss your individual circumstances with you so that we can provide you with a tailored quote.

•  The loan amount is up to £1 million.  For loans of £1 million and over the price will be calculated at 0.2% of the loan value, plus VAT at 20%

•  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

•  The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise

•  All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation

•  No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

Key stages/milestones for a mortgage/remortgage

The precise stages involved in the mortgage/remortgage of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, some key stages are included below and are all included in the fixed fees outlines above:

•  Take your instructions and give you initial advice

•  Receive and advise on mortgage documents

•  Carry out review of the legal title

•  Obtaining redemption figures for any existing mortgages/loans

•  If the property is leasehold, obtaining an information pack from your landlord/management company

•  Attend to any special conditions your lender may have

•  Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you

•  Send mortgage deed to you for signature

•  Ensuring that funds will be available to redeem any existing mortgage

•  Agree completion date 

•  Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you

•  Complete mortgage

•  Redeem any existing mortgage/loan

•  If leasehold, notifying the landlord/management company of the new lender

•  Deal with application for registration at Land Registry