Pricing
All fees shown are exclusive of VAT at the prevailing rate, currently 20%, unless otherwise stated. Disbursements are third-party costs paid on your behalf and are set out separately below.
In the majority of standard registered freehold transactions we work on a fixed-fee basis. Once we have reviewed the details of your matter we will confirm your fee in our client care letter and terms of business before any substantive work is undertaken.
Residential Conveyancing Fees
| Professional Fees (Sale, Purchase or Remortgage) — from (Plus VAT at 20%) | |
|---|---|
| Freehold Property | £995.00 |
| Remortgage | £995.00 |
| + ID and anti-money laundering check (per person) | £30.00 |
| + Bank transfer (per transfer) | £30.00 |
| Additional Costs (on top of Professional Fees + VAT) | |
|---|---|
| Stamp Duty Land Tax return preparation | + £75.00 |
| Acting for your mortgage lender | + £250.00 |
| New build | + £500.00 |
| Obtaining legal indemnity insurance | + £75.00 |
| Sale/Purchase of unregistered land | + £750.00 |
| Selling/Purchasing part of a legal title only | + £500.00 |
The Professional Fee shown above is our starting fee for a standard freehold sale, purchase or remortgage. The actual fee will depend on the factors set out below and will be confirmed to you in writing before any work is undertaken.
Our Fees Will Vary Based On
The Professional Fee we charge will vary based on the following factors:
- Complexity of the transaction.
- Complexity of the legal title.
- Experience of the lawyer handling the transaction.
- Value of the transaction.
- Location of the property.
- Urgency and timescale.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties in connection with your transaction. They are not part of our professional fee. We handle the payment of disbursements on your behalf and will confirm the actual amounts that apply to your matter in our client care correspondence. Please note that where VAT is applicable on disbursements it is charged at 20%.
| Disbursements | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| AP1 | £6.00 |
| Bankruptcy Search | £7.50 |
| Document Search | £8.50 |
| Land Charge Full Search | £7.50 |
| Land Charges Office Copy | £6.50 |
| Register | £8.50 |
| Search Of Part | £8.50 |
| Search Of The Index Map | £9.50 |
| Search of Whole | £8.50 |
| Title Plan | £8.50 |
| Property searches (local authority, drainage, environmental) * | Approx. £200 – £500 |
| Companies House MR01 Lodgement | £6.00 |
| Companies House MR04 Lodgement | £1.00 |
| Companies House MR05 Lodgement | £1.00 |
| Company Court Check Report | £10.25 |
| HM Land Registry registration fee (electronic) ** | Scale fee |
| Client Bank Account Checker | £2.50 |
| SignIT | £2.00 |
| SignIT – HMLR Deed | £4.00 |
| SignIT – SDLT Draft | £2.00 |
Stamp Duty or Land Tax
This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay using HMRC’s website at www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax or, if the property is located in Wales, using the Welsh Revenue Authority’s website at www.gov.wales/land-transaction-tax- calculator.