Residential Conveyancing – Purchase

Our Fees

• Legal fees: From £1,500 + VAT (20%) plus disbursements. A fixed fee will be agreed with you before work begins.

• Acting for your lender: £300 + VAT + disbursements (if applicable).

Disbursements are costs payable to third parties, such as search fees and Land Registry fees. We handle these payments on your behalf to make the process smoother.

• Searches: £100–£400+ depending on the local authority

• Bankruptcy search: £2 per name

• Land Registry search: £3 per title

• Stamp Duty Land Tax: Depends on the property value and other properties owned. See gov.uk guidance

• Land Registry fees: Based on property value. See current fees

Additional Legal Services

• Leasehold purchases, new builds, Help-to-Buy or Shared Equity purchases, and other complex matters may incur extra fees. We will advise you of these as soon as possible.

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How Long Will My Purchase Take?

The average process from offer acceptance to moving in takes around 6 weeks to exchange contracts, but times vary depending on:

• Whether you are a first-time buyer

• New build properties

• Leasehold properties requiring a lease extension (1–6 months)

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Stages of the Process

• Take your instructions and provide initial advice

• Assign a dedicated solicitor to your matter

• Check funds and contact lender if needed

• Receive and review contract documents

• Face-to-face meeting to review documents (where possible)

• Carry out searches and obtain planning documentation if required

• Make enquiries of the seller’s solicitor

• Advise you on all documents and information received

• Review mortgage offer conditions

• Act for your lender if applicable

• Send final contract for signature

• Agree completion date

• Exchange contracts and notify you

• Arrange funds from lender and client

• Complete purchase

• Pay Stamp Duty Land Tax

• Register the property at the Land Registry

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Leasehold Properties

Additional fees and disbursements may apply, including:

• Notice of Transfer fee: £75–£150 + VAT

• Notice of Charge fee (if mortgaged): £75–£150 + VAT

• Deed of Covenant fee: £75–£150 + VAT

• Certificate of Compliance: £75–£150 + VAT

These fees vary depending on the property. Ground rent and service charges will also apply throughout your ownership; we will confirm these as soon as information is received.