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Our charges: Buying and selling residential property.
You can find full details of how we calculate our conveyancing charges below.
RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCING FEES
You can find full details of how our residential conveyancing charges are calculated in the tables below. If you require a bespoke quotation tailored to the specific circumstances of your transaction, please feel free to email us and we will be happy to provide a personalised estimate.
Please note that the fees set out in the tables below apply to individual clients.
Where the client is a company, an additional £500 + VAT (£600 total) will be added to the TOTAL FEE to reflect the enhanced due diligence and additional work required.
FEES FOR FREEHOLD PROPERTY PURCHASES |
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PROPERTY VALUE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Up to £500,000 | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
| Over £1,000,000 Price on application (POA) | POA | POA | POA |
FEES FOR FREEHOLD PROPERTY SALES |
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PROPERTY VALUE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Up to £500,000 | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
| Over £1,000,000 Price on application (POA) | POA | POA | POA |
FEES FOR FREEHOLD PROPERTY REMORTGAGES |
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PROPERTY VALUE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £1,500 | £300 | £1,800 |
| Up to £500,000 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Over £1,000,000 Price on application (POA) | POA | POA | POA |
FEES FOR LEASEHOLD PROPERTY PURCHASES |
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PROPERTY VALUE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Up to £500,000 | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
| Over £1,000,000 Price on application (POA) | POA | POA | POA |
FEES FOR LEASEHOLD PROPERTY SALES |
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PROPERTY VALUE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Up to £500,000 | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
| Over £1,000,000 Price on application (POA) | POA | POA | POA |
FEES FOR LEASEHOLD PROPERTY REMORTGAGES |
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PROPERTY VALUE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Up to £500,000 | £2,000 | £400 | £2,400 |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
| Over £1,000,000 Price on application (POA) | POA | POA | POA |
FEES FOR LEASE EXTENSION |
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TYPE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE WITH VAT |
| Without of Deed of Substituted Security | £2,500 | £500 | £300 |
| With of Deed of Substituted Security | £3,000 | £600 | £3,600 |
SUPPLEMENTAL FEES
KEY: F: FREEHOLD; L: LEASEHOLD; P: PURCHASE; S: SALE; R: REMORTGAGE
TYPE |
NET FEE |
VAT |
TOTAL FEE |
WHEN APPLICABLE |
| Additional Leasehold, Deed and Conveyance fee – This covers reviewing any additional lease, deed or conveyance documents beyond the standard title and lease pack (each additional items) | £500 | £100 | £600 | F, L, P, S, R |
| Acting for the lender (when there is a lender) – This reflects the extra work required when we also act for your mortgage lender, including complying with the UK Finance Handbook, reviewing special conditions, reporting on title from the lender’s perspective and preparing the Certificate of Title and all ancillary works. | £700 | £140 | £840 | F, L, P, R |
| Redeeming Existing Mortgage – per charge This covers obtaining and checking the lender’s redemption statement, arranging for repayment on completion and ensuring the legal discharge of the registered charge. |
£400 | £80 | £480 | F, L, P, S, R |
| Help to buy ISA- This fee covers checking eligibility, preparing the required solicitor’s declaration, liaising with the provider and ensuring the Help to Buy ISA bonus is correctly claimed and applied. | £400 | £80 | £480 | F, L, P, S |
| Shared Ownership (stair – casing) – This covers the additional work required where the property is owned or being acquired under a shared-ownership or staircasing arrangement | £1,000 | £200 | £1,200 | L, P, S |
| Acting as SDLT agent – This reflects the work involved in assessing the correct SDLT position, preparing and submitting the SDLT return to HMRC and obtaining the SDLT5 certificate required for registration. | £300 | £60 | £360 | F, L, P |
| Expedition Fee – This fee applies where you ask us to work to an unusually tight timescale or urgent completion deadline, requiring us to prioritise your matter over other work. | £300 | £60 | £360 | F, L, P, S, R |
| New built – extra – New-build properties require additional checks on the developer’s contract, plans, specifications, warranties and estate documents, which are more complex than a standard transaction. | £1,000 | £200 | £1,200 | F, L, P |
| Deed of Trust – This covers drafting and agreeing a bespoke declaration of trust to record how the beneficial interest in the property is held between co-owners. | £700 | £140 | £840 | F, L, P |
| Deed of Covenant – This reflects the work in preparing or reviewing a deed required by a landlord or management company so that you agree to comply with the covenants affecting the property. | £400 | £80 | £480 | F, L, P, S |
| Obtaining and Indemnity Policy – per policy This covers identifying an appropriate indemnity policy, liaising with the insurer, advising you on the terms and limits of cover and putting the policy in place. |
£100 | £20 | £120 | F, L, P, R |
| Auction | POA | POA | POA | F, L, P, S |
| Gifted Deposit – This fee reflects the additional anti-money laundering checks, identity verification and documentation required where part of the purchase funds are provided by a third party gift. | £400 | £80 | £480 | F, L, P |
| Dealing with Heads of Terms This covers reviewing and, where appropriate, commenting on or aligning the agreed heads of terms with the legal documentation for the transaction. |
£600 | £120 | £720 | F, L, P, S |
| Dealing with Notice of Assignment/Transfer to the landlord/managing agent– per notice | £200 | £40 | £240 | F, L, P, R |
| Serving registered titles to the Landlord etc, if required – This reflects the time spent compiling, checking and sending official copies of the registered title and related documents to the landlord or managing agents when requested. | £200 | £40 | £240 | L, P |
| Transfer fees – per transfer – This covers the administrative work involved in setting up, verifying and authorising each outgoing bank transfer, including fraud prevention and money laundering checks. | £50 | £10 | £60 | In all matter |
| Dealing with Personal Guarantee (each) This reflects the additional work in advising on, drafting or reviewing any personal guarantee documentation and explaining the risks and obligations involved. |
£500 | £100 | £600 | If applicable |
| Dealing with Licence to Assign (each) -This covers liaising with the landlord or management company, responding to their enquiries and reviewing and advising you on the terms of the licence to assign. | £1,000 | £200 | £1,200 | If applicable |
| Dealing with Licence to Alter (each) – This reflects the work required to review proposed alterations, plans and specifications, liaise with the landlord and negotiate and advise you on the terms of the licence to alter. | £1,500 | £300 | £1,800 | If applicable |
| Dealing with Rent Deposit Deed (RDD) (each) – This reflects the work required to review proposed RDD, liaise with the landlord and negotiate and advise you on the terms of the RDD. | £750 | £150 | £900 | If applicable |
Additional Fees for Complex Matters
The figures quoted in the tables above are based on a standard, straightforward transaction. If your matter involves additional complexity, unusual features, or unforeseen issues, further fees may apply. Examples of situations that may give rise to additional fees include, but are not limited to:
- Where the mortgage lender instructs its own firm of solicitors
- Where we are required to liaise with surveyors, valuers, managing agents, or other third parties
- Where the lease includes the purchase of a share of freehold
- Where a lease extension (statutory or voluntary) is involved
- Where freeholder or management company consent is required for any reason
- Where there are defects in title that must be investigated and rectified
- Where the transaction involves the grant of a new lease rather than the assignment of an existing one
- Shared ownership transactions
- Missing or absentee landlords requiring additional steps
- Compulsory purchase issues
- Transactions requiring expedited or urgent completion
- Contract races or overlapping offers
- Lock-out or exclusivity agreements
Every transaction is different, and unforeseen matters can arise. We will always notify you as soon as we become aware of any issue that may affect the estimated fee and will discuss this with you before incurring any additional cost.
Disbursements
Disbursements are fees and expenses payable to third parties in connection with your transaction. These are separate from our legal fees. We manage all such payments on your behalf to ensure a smooth process, and we will always provide a breakdown of applicable disbursements once they are known.
Typical disbursements may include:
- Search Fees
Search fees vary depending on the type and number of searches required and the local authority involved. They typically range from £400 + VAT to £700 + VAT.
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
SDLT is calculated based on the purchase price and your individual circumstances.
The official SDLT calculator is available on the HMRC website.
SDLT is not applicable on re-mortgages where no transfer of equity takes place.
SDLT is not subject to VAT.
- HM Land Registry Fees
These depend on the value of the property and whether the application is submitted electronically or by post. Current fees are published by the Land Registry.
- Leasehold Pack / Management Information Pack
If leasehold, the managing agent or freeholder will usually charge a fee for providing the management information pack. This fee commonly ranges between £300 + VAT and £700 + VAT, but varies according to the freeholder/agent.
- Notice Fees and Compliance Fees
Leasehold purchases and freehold purchases with management companies’ involvement require notice of transfer and/or notice of charge to be served on the landlord or management company. These fees are set by the landlord/agent and typically range from £200 + VAT to £400 + VAT (each).
All disbursements will be confirmed as soon as the relevant third-party information becomes available.
Services Not Included
We aim to provide a comprehensive service within the scope of the quoted fees. However, each transaction is unique, and certain services fall outside the standard scope. These may include, for example, dealing with disputes, attending physical meetings, preparing bespoke deeds not listed in our fee schedule, or resolving issues not reasonably foreseeable at the outset.
Where additional work becomes necessary, we will:
- Inform you promptly
- Explain why the additional work is required
- Provide a clear estimate of the further costs involved
- Seek your approval before undertaking the work