RESIDENTIAL PURCHASE


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 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.


Our fees are calculated on a fixed fee basis.


You can obtain a no-obligation estimate which includes disbursements and government fees and is personalised to your needs by contacting us on 01782 599577 or you can obtain an instant estimate by visiting our Conveyancing Estimate page.


*Our fee assumes that:


  • 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 complications 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.



  • Our Conveyancing Team

    Our team has over 60 years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to residential house sales and purchases. 


    We have 5 members of the team who may work on your matter. 


    Regardless of who works on your matter, they will be supervised by Alan Whitmore who is the Managing Director, the Senior Responsible Officer for the Conveyancing Quality Scheme and Head of Conveyancing.


    We always make sure that junior or trainee solicitors and members of staff are supported and supervised appropriately so that the quality of advice is not affected, regardless of who is working on your case.


    Alan Whitmore is a Solicitor specialising in Property Law & Residential Conveyancing with over 50 years experience.  He is an accredited member of and the firm's Senior Responsible Office of the Law Society's Conveyancing Quality Scheme.  He supervises the members of the conveyancing team.


    Stephanie Tams is a Licensed Conveyancer who has achieved the Level 6 Diploma in Conveyancing Law & Practice and has over ten years experience in Conveyancing.


    Janice Dillon is a Conveyancing Assistant dealing with Post Completion Matters and Title Registration.


    Lynne Tittensor is a Conveyancing Assistant and assistant to Stephanie Tams.


    Emma Gotham is a Conveyancing Assistant, and assistant to Stephanie Tams.

  • Disbursements - Freehold

    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.


    You can calculate the amount of Stamp Duty you will need to pay by using HMRC's website here or if the property is in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority's website here.

  • Disbursements - Leasehold

    Notice of Transfer fee - This fee, if chargeable, is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £120 and £250.


    Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged) - This fee is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £120 and £250.


    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 £120 and £250.


    Certificate of Compliance fee - To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £120 and £250.

     

    *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 charges are likely to apply throughout your ownership of the property.  We will confirm the ground rent and the anticipated service charge as soon as we receive this information.

  • How long will my house sale take?

    How long it will take from an offer being accepted until completion will depend on a number of factors.  


    The average process takes between six and twelve weeks.  It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.

  • Stages of the Process

    The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. 


    However, below we have listed some key stages in the process.

    • Take your instructions and give you initial advice
    • Obtain copies of the Title and take details of any charges secured against the property
    • Draft Contract Documents
    • Obtain further planning documentation if required
    • Reply to any enquiries raised by buyer's solicitor
    • Arrange an appointment to sign contract documents
    • Agree a completion date (the date from which you own the property)
    • Exchange Contracts and notify you that this has happened
    • Complete the sale
    • Redeem any mortgages or discharge any charges secured against the property
    • Account for any monies due back to you after completion

Other Legal Fees that may apply:

Legal Fee VAT Total
New Build Fee £250.00 £50.00 £300.00
Leasehold Fee £175.00 £35.00 £210.00
Fee for Sub-Lease (If applicable) £100.00 £20.00 £120.00
Freehold with Management Company Fee £175.00 £35.00 £210.00
Help to Buy ISA/Liftime ISA Fee (per account) £50.00 £10.00 £60.00
Gifted Funds Fee - per gift £50.00 £10.00 £60.00
International Funds Verification* £150.00 £50.00 £200.00
ID/AML Check for Donor (per person) £15.00 £3.00 £18.00

Other Legal Fees that may apply:


Legal Fee VAT Total
Auction Attendance Fee £250.00 £50.00 £300.00
Checking Auction Pack £250.00 £50.00 £300.00
Unregistered Land £200.00 £50.00 £250.00
Fee for Dealing with Solar Panel Lease £100.00 £20.00 £120.00
LMS Lender Panel Fee £35.00 £7.00 £42.00
Declaration of Trust £250.00 £50.00 £300.00
Statutory Declaration £100.00 £20.00 £120.00
Deed of Variation - if required £495.00 £99.00 £594.00