our services & fees
The Work We Do
We offer a bespoke conveyancing service to business clients and private individuals as well as to existing clients where quality and high levels of service are valued over price.
The Property Team
The team who will deal with your matter are Kevin Box and Emily McFadyen. We have between us long and wide experience in both residential and commercial property transactions as well as landlord and tenant matters.
Please contact us for a quote for our fees for your transaction. The nature of the work we do makes it impossible to publish fixed prices but there is information and some illustrations below.
Our Prices
How much a conveyancing transaction costs varies from property to property and depends on many factors, including the price of the property, whether a mortgage lender is involved and whether the property is freehold or leasehold.
Our costs on a conveyancing matters generally range from £900 to £3,000 plus VAT and disbursements and other out of pocket expenses.
Our fees are based on an estimate of the time likely to be spent on the matter and the value of the transaction. Our hourly rates range between £120 and £250 per hour plus VAT, depending on the skills and experience of the solicitor, and the complexity and value of the matter
Illustration of Likely Costs
The information set out below is intended as a guide as to likely conveyancing costs in a transaction involving a property valued at £350,000. Please get in touch if you want a bespoke quote for your property transaction.
Buying freehold property is only one of the types of residential conveyancing that we do. Each type of transaction is different, and we have set out below more information about the types of residential conveyancing transactions:
More information about costs: Buying
More information about costs: Selling
More information about costs: Buying a leasehold residential property
More information about costs: Selling a leasehold residential property
More information about costs: Buying
Solicitors Fees/Our Fees
Our fees cover 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.
Our fee assumes that:
this is a standard transaction and is concluded in a timely manner, and no unforeseen complications arise, for example a defect in the property title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of other documents or clauses beyond the usual transaction documents
the title of the property is registered at the Land Registry
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.
Disbursements (payments we will have to make to others on your behalf)
In addition to our fees, various disbursements will be incurred and will need to be paid to complete your purchase. Disbursements are costs 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. This list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on your transaction. We will tell you of the specific disbursements and the cost of them once instructed.
Typical searches include:
Local Authority search: This sets out the Local Authority’s records for key information relating to the property including any planning permission or building regulations consents, and any current planning proposals that directly affect the property, any proposals that the Local Authority that might affect the property, such as traffic schemes.
Environmental searches
Drainage and Water searches
Coal Authority searches
We will give you more information about the recommended searches that should be carried out and the costs of those search once instructed.
Stamp Duty Land Tax
How much Stamp Duty Land Tax is payable on your purchase depends on a number of factors, including:
How much the property is worth
Whether the property is wholly residential or residential with another use, such as commercial
Whether you are buying in your own name or via a company or a trust
Whether, after completing the purchase, it will result in you or your partner/spouse owning two or more properties
This depends on the purchase price of your property.
You can calculate an estimate of the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC's website.
If the property is located in Wales, the tax payable on the property value is dealt with by the Welsh Revenue Authority who have different rates of Land Transaction Tax (LTT), instead of SDLT. You can calculate an estimate of the amount you will need to pay by using Welsh Revenue Authority’s website.
Once we are instructed and we know the agreed purchase price and other information, we will tell you of the actual amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax/Land Transaction Tax that must be paid on your purchase.
How long will my house purchase take?
How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your home will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8 to 12 weeks.
It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.
Stages of the process
The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. The usual key stages include:
Take your instructions and give you initial advice
Advise you on joint ownership
Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact your lender’s solicitors if needed
Receive and advise on the property title and contract documents
Carry out searches and advise on the search report findings
Obtain planning documentation if required
Make any necessary enquiries of the seller’s solicitor
Give you advice on all documents and information received
Provide a report on title to you and your lender
Send contract and transfer documents to you for signature
Agree the exchange of contracts date (date from which you are bound to buy the property) and the completion date (date from which you own and can move into the property)
Arrange for all money needed to be received from your lender and you
Complete purchase
Deal with the payment of the Stamp Duty Land Tax
Deal with registration at the Land Registry
More information about costs: Selling
Solicitors’ Costs/Our Costs
Our fees cover the work required to complete the sale of your home, including dealing with checking the title.
Our fee assumes that:
this is a standard transaction and is concluded in a timely manner, and no unforeseen complications arise, for example a defect in the property title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of other documents or clauses beyond the usual transaction documents
the title of the property is registered at the Land Registry
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.
Disbursements (payments we will have to make to others on your behalf)
In addition to our fees, various disbursements will be incurred. The sale of your property involves transferring the title to it to the new owner. Generally, the title, which demonstrates who owns the property and what rights benefit and also burden your property is stored electronically at the Land Registry. Sometimes, however, your property might be unregistered, in which case, the title deeds such as a conveyance or deed of grant will need to be reviewed and a copy of these documents provided to the buyer. If your property is unregistered, then more work is likely than the estimated costs set out in the table above.
The current Land Registry fee for a copy of a document or plan is £3 each.
We will tell you of the specific disbursements and the cost of them once instructed.
How long will my house sale take?
How long it will take from your sale offer being accepted until you complete your sale depends on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8 to 12 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. The usual key stages include:
Take your instructions and give you initial advice
Check whether you have any linked transaction on your sale such as a new home purchase
Obtain the title deeds and liaise with you regarding any apparent defect in title or missing title documents
Send to you the Property Information Form and a Fittings and Contents Form to complete
Liaise with you regarding any Pre-Contract Enquiries raised by your buyer
Prepare the draft Contract
Review the draft Transfer deed prepared by the buyer
Give you advice on all documents and information received
Send contract and transfer documents to you for signature
Agree the exchange of contracts date (date from which you are bound to sell the property) and the completion date (date from which you must move out and the buyer becomes the owner of your property)
Complete the sale
Arrange for your mortgage to be repaid and any balance to you
More information about costs:
Buying a leasehold residential property
Our fees
The costs involved in buying a leasehold property differ to those if you were buying a freehold property. Generally, the costs are higher because more work is involved. It is necessary not only to check the landlord’s freehold title but also the seller’s leasehold title and consider what rent and service charges and notices and fees apply. Our fees cover the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with your landlord and the property management entity, if any, dealing with registration at the Land Registry, dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax.
Our fee assumes that:
this is a standard transaction and is concluded in a timely manner, and no unforeseen complications arise, for example a defect in the freehold title or with the lease of the property which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of other documents or clauses beyond the usual transaction documents
the title of the property and the lease is registered at the Land Registry
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.
Disbursements (payments we will have to make to others on your behalf)
As above, various disbursements will be incurred and will need to be paid to complete your purchase. We will update you on the specific disbursements and the cost of them once instructed and when we have received and reviewed the lease from the seller’s solicitors
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 lease purchase take?
How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your home will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 10 to 14 weeks.
It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.
Stages of the process
The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential leasehold property vary according to the circumstances. The usual key stages include the same as buying a residential freehold but with the additional stages:
Apportioning the ground rent and service charge payments as at the completion date between you and the seller
Deal with registration of you as the tenant of the lease with your landlord and the management company if any
Give notice to the landlord and the management company, if any, that you are now the tenant following completion
Obtain the consent of the landlord for your mortgage to be registered against the leasehold title
Deal with the requirement for a Deed of Covenant if any. This generally sets out that you promise to the landlord to be bound by the terms of the lease.
More information about costs:
Selling a leasehold residential property
Our costs
The costs involved in selling a leasehold property differ to those if you were selling a freehold property. Generally, the costs are higher because more work is involved. It is necessary not only to check the landlord’s freehold title but also your leasehold title and information about what rent and service charges and notices fees, and notice requirements apply. Our fees cover the work required to complete your sale, including dealing with your landlord and the property management entity.
Our fee assumes that:
this is a standard transaction and is concluded in a timely manner, and no unforeseen complications arise, for example a defect in the property title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of other documents or clauses beyond the usual transaction documents
the title of the property and your lease is registered at the Land Registry
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.
Disbursements (payments we will have to make to others on your behalf)
As above for a sale of freeholder property, various disbursements will be incurred and will need to be paid to complete your purchase. We will update you on the specific disbursements and the cost of them once instructed and when we have reviewed your lease and liaised with the landlord/management company regarding their costs and charges for any consents required on the sale.
How long will my flat sale take?
How long it will take from your sale offer being accepted until you complete your sale depends on a number of factors. The average process takes between 10 to 14 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 flat vary according to the circumstances. The usual key stages include the same as selling a residential freehold but with the additional stages:
Deal with obtaining any consents from your landlord/management company on the sale of your flat.
Liaise with the landlord/management company regarding the ground rent and the service charge payable
Apportioning the ground rent and service charge payments as at the completion date between you and the buyer
Deal with the requirement for a Deed of Covenant if any. This generally sets out that the buyer promises to the landlord to be bound by the terms of the lease
If you require more information, or wish to speak to us about buying or selling a property, please contact us.