Purchase - Price ListENG

Overview

On residential matters, we ordinarily work on a fixed fee basis, so that our clients are aware of what the fees will be for a transaction from the very beginning. Our legal fees cover all the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including preparing and submitting the registration application at HM Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax to HMRC.

Our clients are provided with a cost estimate in writing – this way we can ensure that all fee estimates are adhered too and that there are not any hidden fees. If, however, new developments take place during the transaction and it involves additional work, we will discuss any modification in fees with you first.

In most transactions, our legal fees for handling the conveyancing on the purchase of a freehold residential property, by individuals, ranges from £900 to £2500 plus VAT. The legal fee is determined by the property value.

Please note, the fee range quoted above assumes that it’s a standard transaction and no unforeseen matters arise including, for example (but not limited to), a defect in title which requires remedying before completion, or the preparation of additional documents supplementary to the main transaction, 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 needed (there may be additional fees and disbursements if indemnity policies are required) and we are also instructed to act for your lender to complete the registration of the mortgage on your property.

The following is a list of things that we consider to be supplementary and not included in standard quote:

  • Gifted Deposit - £75.00 plus VAT
  • First Time Buyer ISA - £60.00 plus VAT
  • Arranging Indemnity Insurance (per policy) - £50.00 plus VAT
  • Telegraphic Transfer Administration Fee - £30.00
  • Shared Ownership - £150.00 plus VAT
  • Help to Buy Scheme - £150.00 plus VAT

Factors that may affect our Fees

During a transaction, there can be instances that may lead to an increase in our fees. Examples of this are the requirement for planning/building regulations indemnity, unregistered property, and defective title. If we believe that a factor is likely to affect your fees, we will of course notify you first before adding an additional fee to your transaction.

Services

Service Price
Freehold Residential PurchaseIn most transactions, our legal fees for handling the conveyancing on the purchase of a freehold residential property, by individuals, ranges from £900 to £2500 plus VAT. The legal fee is determined by the property value. £900.00 Including VAT

Disbursements

Freehold Residential Purchase

Disbursement Price
Search FeesLocal authority search, drainage/water search, and environmental search - £190.00 plus VAT an additional Mining Search - £45.00 plus VAT is payable however very rarely required due to its limitation to certain locations in England and Wales. £190.00 – £235.00 Including VAT
HM Land Registry FeeHM Land Registry Fee will vary according to the purchase price of the property you are seeking to purchase. We will provide you with the land registry fee on your quote, however you can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using visiting the HMLR £1.00 – £100,000.00 Including VAT
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)The SDLT payable on a property will vary according to the purchase price of the property. The HMRC website provides a calculator that allows individuals to insert information and calculate their potential SDLT Liability. You can calculate the amount you w £1.00 – £100,000.00 Including VAT

Key Stages and Timescales

Freehold Residential Purchase

Key Stage Timescale
Pre-Exchange 0 – 4 week(s)
Exchange of Contracts 8 – 10 week(s)
Pre-Completion 2 – 4 week(s)
Post-completion (dependent on Land Registry) 0 – 12 week(s)

Professionals

Mark Gawor

Solicitor

Qualification Educational Institution
Post Graduate diploma in Legal Practice Post Graduate diploma in Legal Practice
Areas of Law Practiced Experience Time Spent
Residential Property 37 year(s) 50%
Commercial Property 37 year(s) 50%

Rebecca Bozier

Solicitor

Qualification Educational Institution
Post Graduate diploma in Legal Practice University of Reading
Areas of Law Practiced Experience Time Spent
Residential Property 24 year(s) 100%

Sameer Yousuf

Solicitor

Qualification Educational Institution
Post Graduate diploma in Legal Practice University of Westminster
Areas of Law Practiced Experience Time Spent
Commercial Property 17 year(s) 50%
Residential property 17 year(s) 50%

Neeru Sembi

Solicitor

Qualification Educational Institution
Post Graduate diploma in Legal Practice University of Leicester
Areas of Law Practiced Experience Time Spent
Commerical Property 15 year(s) 50%
Residential Property 15 year(s) 50%