Residential property in Lichfield

Conveyancing solicitors in Lichfield

Buying, selling or remortgaging in Lichfield? David Alexander and William Trinder handle the legal work from St Mary's Chambers, beside the Market Square.

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Reviewed by Elaine Durkin, Director and Head of Residential Conveyancing. Last reviewed 20 October 2026.

In short

At Ansons Law in Lichfield, David Alexander and William Trinder handle residential sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity from St Mary's Chambers on Breadmarket Street, including new builds, part exchanges and auction purchases.

New builds and part exchanges
Auction purchases
Instant online quote
Conveyancing Quality Scheme accredited

The team

Your conveyancing team in Lichfield

The people who handle conveyancing at our Lichfield office.

Meet the residential property team

Director David Alexander

Conveyancer William Trinder

Conveyancing

What the Lichfield team handles

Drawn from David's and William's own work.

Everything our property team does

Freehold and leasehold sales and purchasesFirst homes, family moves and downsizing.
New builds and part exchangesPlot reservations, developer deadlines and part exchange sales.
Remortgages and transfers of equitySwitching lender, or changing who owns the home.
Unregistered propertyHomes that have never been registered at HM Land Registry.
AssentsPassing a home from an estate to the person who inherits it.
Auction purchasesChecking the legal pack before you bid, then the short completion that follows.

Fees

What your move will cost

A fixed quote for your move, with starting prices as a guide.

Every move is different, so we give you a fixed quote for yours. As a guide, our legal fees start at:

Sale: from £975 plus VAT
Purchase: from £1,050 plus VAT
Remortgage: from £750 plus VAT

Searches, the Land Registry fee and any Stamp Duty Land Tax are paid on your behalf and come on top. Call 01543 263 456 or get an instant quote for a figure for your move. Our full price information is on our transparency page.

What our fees 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)

Our fees are based on a straightforward transaction and assume there are no unforeseen matters. If additional work is required, we will discuss this with you and agree any additional fees in advance.

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Step by step

How a Lichfield purchase works

Selling follows much the same path, starting with the contract pack instead of searches.

Your quote
Start with the instant online quote or call 01543 263 456. When you instruct us, the Lichfield team explains what happens next.
Searches
We apply for the searches, including the local authority search, which for a home in Lichfield is made with Lichfield District Council.
Checks and questions
We go through the title, the contract and the search results, and ask the seller's solicitor about anything unclear.
Your report
You get a written report on what we have found and what it means for you, and we go through your mortgage offer.
Keys and registration
Contracts are exchanged, the money is sent on completion day and we then deal with Stamp Duty Land Tax and your registration.

Local knowledge

Moving in and around Lichfield

Ansons Law's conveyancing team in Lichfield works from St Mary's Chambers on Breadmarket Street, beside the Market Square in the city centre. David Alexander (Director) and William Trinder (Conveyancer) act for people buying, selling and remortgaging homes in Lichfield and the villages around it, from Whittington and Shenstone to Alrewas and Fradley, as well as in Burntwood and Tamworth.

David's work covers freehold and leasehold moves as well as plot sales, new build purchases and part exchanges, where a developer takes your current home as part of the deal. William handles sales, purchases, remortgages and transfers of equity. He also advises on property that has never been registered at HM Land Registry and on assents, which pass a home from an estate to the person who inherits it. Both of them deal with auction purchases.

We act on property anywhere in England and Wales, so you can keep the same Lichfield team if your next home is further afield.

FAQs

Conveyancing in Lichfield: your questions

What does conveyancing cost in Lichfield?

For a home worth up to £200,000, our legal fee is £975 plus VAT on a sale or £1,050 plus VAT on a purchase. Above that, the fee rises in bands with the price. A new build adds £300 plus VAT. A leasehold property adds £400 plus VAT. On top of our fee you pay for searches, the Land Registry fee and any Stamp Duty Land Tax. For a figure for your own move, use the instant online quote or call 01543 263 456.

Can you handle a new build purchase or a part exchange?

Yes. David Alexander's work includes new build purchases, plot sales and part exchanges. Developers often set a deadline for exchanging contracts, so it helps to instruct us as soon as you have reserved your plot. In a part exchange the developer buys your current home. We deal with that sale as well as your purchase.

How long does a sale or purchase take?

As a guide, a freehold or leasehold sale or purchase typically takes 12 to 16 weeks. The time depends on how complex the transaction is and on any chain above or below you. If you are working to a date, tell David or William at the start so they can plan around it.

What ID will you need from me?

Money laundering rules mean we must check your identity before we can act for you, so we will ask you for identification at the start. On a purchase we also need evidence of where the money is coming from, such as savings, a mortgage, a gift from family or the sale of your current home. It helps to have these ready early.

How much are searches on a Lichfield property?

Search fees are not our fees: they go to the council and the other organisations that carry out the searches. Our published guide for search fees is approximately £460 plus VAT. The exact figure depends on the searches the property needs and on the council's own charge. For a home in Lichfield, the local authority search goes to Lichfield District Council.

Do I need to visit the Lichfield office?

No. Most of the process is handled by phone and email. If you would like to meet David or William, book an appointment at St Mary's Chambers on Breadmarket Street, beside the Market Square. Lichfield City station is about a five minute walk away.

Visit us

Our Lichfield office

Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm

St Mary's Chambers is on Breadmarket Street, beside the Market Square and about 300 metres from the cathedral. Call ahead and we will make sure the right person is free to see you.

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