Conveyancing fees
Our fixed legal fees for selling, buying and remortgaging a home, with VAT, disbursements and timescales.
In short
Our legal fee for selling a freehold home starts at £975 plus VAT for a property worth up to £200,000, and for buying one at £1,050 plus VAT. The fee rises with the price. A remortgage or a transfer of equity is £750 plus VAT. Disbursements such as searches and Land Registry fees are extra, and a typical sale or purchase takes 12 to 16 weeks.
Residential Conveyancing
Our services
We provide legal services in relation to the sale and purchase of residential property, including freehold and leasehold transactions, as well as remortgages.
Our fees
Our fees are based on fixed fees. The exact cost will depend on the nature and complexity of the transaction. Our fees are exclusive of VAT at 20%.
Fee schedule (sale and purchase legal fees)
Freehold sale
| Property value | Legal fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 – £200,000 | £975.00 | £195.00 | £1,170.00 |
| £200,000.01 – £400,000 | £995.00 | £199.00 | £1,194.00 |
| £400,000.01 – £500,000 | £1,125.00 | £225.00 | £1,350.00 |
| £500,000.01 – £600,000 | £1,150.00 | £230.00 | £1,380.00 |
| £600,000.01 – £800,000 | £1,175.00 | £235.00 | £1,410.00 |
| £800,000.01 – £1,000,000 | £1,295.00 | £259.00 | £1,554.00 |
| £1,000,000.01 – £1,250,000 | £1,550.00 | £310.00 | £1,860.00 |
| £1,250,000.01 – £1,500,000 | £1,800.00 | £360.00 | £2,160.00 |
Freehold purchase
| Property value | Legal fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 – £200,000 | £1,050.00 | £210.00 | £1,260.00 |
| £200,000.01 – £400,000 | £1,095.00 | £219.00 | £1,314.00 |
| £400,000.01 – £500,000 | £1,225.00 | £245.00 | £1,470.00 |
| £500,000.01 – £600,000 | £1,275.00 | £255.00 | £1,530.00 |
| £600,000.01 – £800,000 | £1,350.00 | £270.00 | £1,620.00 |
| £800,000.01 – £1,000,000 | £1,550.00 | £310.00 | £1,860.00 |
| £1,000,000.01 – £1,250,000 | £1,800.00 | £360.00 | £2,160.00 |
| £1,250,000.01 – £1,500,000 | £2,050.00 | £410.00 | £2,460.00 |
Leasehold transactions
Leasehold transactions are more complex and typically incur additional fees (over and above the typical legal fees stated above) of £400.00 plus VAT of £80.00 (total £480.00).
For transactions up to £1,500,000, you can request a more precise quote using our online conveyancing calculator: request a quote.
For any transactions with a value exceeding £1,500,001, a bespoke quotation will be required. Please contact us to arrange this.
Fee schedule: other transactions
| Transaction type | Legal fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer of Equity | £750.00 | £150.00 | £900.00 |
| Re-Mortgage | £750.00 | £150.00 | £900.00 |
| Transfer of Equity / Re-Mortgage | £950.00 | £190.00 | £1,140.00 |
| Lease Extension | £850.00 | £170.00 | £1,020.00 |
Who will carry out the work
Your matter will be handled by a suitably qualified member of our conveyancing team. All work is supervised by a senior property law specialist with appropriate experience.
For an overview of our residential conveyancing team, visit our team page.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties. Typical disbursements may include:
| Disbursement | Typical cost |
|---|---|
| Office Copies | £8.80 inclusive of VAT, per item |
| Search fees | Approximately £460.00 plus VAT |
| Bankruptcy Search | £7.80 inclusive of VAT, per search |
| Official Searches (OS1/OS2) | £8.80 inclusive of VAT, per search |
| Bank transfer fees | £30.00 plus VAT, per transaction |
| HM Land Registry fees | Based on property value |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax (if applicable) | Based on property value |
What our fees include
Our fees typically include:
- Taking your instructions and providing advice
- Reviewing contract and title documentation
- Carrying out searches (purchase)
- Raising or responding to enquiries
- Reporting to you and (if applicable) your lender
- Exchanging contracts
- Completing the transaction
- Registration at HM Land Registry (purchase)
Assumptions and what is not included
Our fees are based on a straightforward transaction and assume there are no unforeseen matters. The fees above assume:
- There are no defects in title
- The property has registered title (additional fees apply for unregistered title)
- All relevant planning permissions and Building Regulations documentation are available
- All key documentation is supplied at the outset of the matter
- There is no change of instructions during the transaction
- All parties are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties
- No indemnity insurance policies are required (additional disbursements apply where indemnity policies are required)
- The property is freehold without management company involvement (additional fees of £300.00 plus VAT of £60.00, total £360.00, apply where management company involvement is required)
- The property is not a new build (additional fees of £300.00 plus VAT of £60.00, total £360.00, apply for new builds)
- The property is not part of the Help to Buy Scheme and you are not funding through a Help to Buy Loan or Help to Buy ISA / Lifetime ISA. Additional fees apply: £450.00 plus VAT of £90.00, total £540.00, for Help to Buy Scheme transactions; £50.00 plus VAT of £10.00 per transaction for Help to Buy ISA / Lifetime ISA
- The transaction does not involve lease extensions or variations
- There are no disputes or complex issues to resolve
If additional work is required, we will discuss this with you and agree any additional fees in advance. Some cases can be substantially more complex or have unexpected issues. In those instances additional fees may be payable. Details will be provided if and when they arise, and we will agree any additional fees with you first.
Our fees are generally fixed, and the cost information supplied above is general. We will provide you with more precise and personalised information, including a full breakdown of costs, in our client care documentation, which you should rely on for such costs information.
Key stages of the process
For a step-by-step overview of the conveyancing process, including what happens at each stage of a sale or purchase, please see our conveyancing guide.
Our conveyancing guide walks you through the full process from instruction to completion.
Timescales
| Transaction type | Typical timescale |
|---|---|
| Freehold transactions | 12 – 16 weeks |
| Leasehold transactions | 12 – 16 weeks |
| Remortgage transactions | 8 – 10 weeks |
| Transfer of Equity transactions | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Transfer of Equity / Re-Mortgage transactions | 10 – 12 weeks |
| Lease Extension transactions | 10 – 12 weeks |
Timescales may vary depending on the complexity of the transaction and any related chain.
Talk to our conveyancing team
Tell us about your sale, purchase or remortgage and we will be in touch. For an instant estimate of your costs, use our online quote tool.