You & Your Family
You & Your Property
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Thank you for looking at our property services. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an investor, we are here to take the stress out of buying and selling residential property.
We will guide you through each step of your transaction and offer a service that that fits your exact requirements.
Why Us
We have an experienced team who understand the stress involved in buying, selling or re-mortgaging your property. Our approach is simple; we provide a first-class service from our expert team who make the difference by removing confusion and uncertainty, dealing with all of the legal details of a property transaction on your behalf.
Our team is made up of highly qualified Solicitors who have the legal and technical “know how” to resolve any issues as they arise in a professional and efficient manner. We understand that communication is key, so will make sure we are always available to answer your questions in plain English and ensure you are kept up-to-date with everything you need to know.
We are proud to hold Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme Accreditations, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous audit process which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.
Pricing
The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, considering clients’ feedback so we can make sure we always offer the best value for your money.
Freehold Residential Property
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales.
Our fees are based, in part, on the value of the property being purchased.
A guide to the types of fees charged are as follows:
| Value of property being sold | Fee guide |
|---|---|
| 0-£350,000 | £1,200 + VAT (£240) |
| £350,000 – £450,000 | £1,450 + VAT (£290) |
| £450,000 – £600,000 | £1,550 + VAT (£310) |
| £600,000 – £750,000 | £1, 650 + VAT (£330) |
| £750,000 – £900,000 | £1,850 + VAT (£370) |
| £900,000 – £1,000,000 | £2,000 + VAT (£400) |
| Over £1,000,000 | 0.2% of the sale price |
There may be factors which would typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above. Where there is likely to be any additional cost, we will make sure you are informed of this at the earliest opportunity and a clear estimate of those extra costs will be provided.
Factors that may lead to an increase in cost include:
- If a legal title is defective or part of the property is unregistered
- If you discover building regulations or planning permission has not been obtained
- If crucial documents, we have previously requested from you have not been provided to us
- If the property is a new build
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
These fees may be subject to change if further information relating to your property becomes available, for example, if you require additional searches such as a Water and Drainage Search, which typically costs £26.40.
Stamp Duty Land Tax
This will depend on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC’s website or if the property is located in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority’s website here.
| Item | Amount | VAT | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legal Fees | £1200* | £240 | £1,440 |
| Local searches (est.) | £210 | ||
| HM Land Registry fee | £150 | ||
| Bank Transfer Fee (per transfer) | £30 | £6 | £36 |
| Amount to be held for additional disbursements | £25 | ||
| Lawyer check (against seller’s solicitor) | £18 | ||
| Land registry and bankruptcy Search Fees | £5 | ||
| ID search fees (per person) | £7.20 | ||
| Estimate Total | £1,645.20 | £246 | £1,891.20 |
No Extra Charges
We do not pay referral fees to estate agents so these costs are not passed on to you.
We make no additional charges for verifying identity or administrative tasks such as submitting Stamp Duty forms.
Exclusions
We do not provide tax advice.
Time Scales
For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on when your offer is accepted and factors involved such as:
- Number of parties in the chain
- Whether you have a mortgage in place
- Whether you are buying a new build property
- Whether you need a lease extension for a leasehold property
A typical transaction will take between 6-8 weeks. However, if any of the above apply, or there are other factors we need to take into consideration then it may take longer. We will discuss this with you at the earliest opportunity so that you always have a clear picture of how long things are likely to take.
Key Milestones
With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. They may be as follows:
- Taking your instructions and give initial advice based on the information you have provided
- Checking finances are in place to fund the purchase and contacting the lender’s solicitors if needed
- Receiving and advising on contract documents
- Undertaking searches
- Obtaining further planning documentation if required
- Making any necessary enquiries of the seller’s solicitor
- Providing advice on all documents and information received
- Advising you of the mortgage offer conditions
- Finalising contracts and sending to you for signature
- Agreeing a completion date (the date from which you will legally own the property)
- Exchanging contracts and notifying you that this has happened
- Ensuring all monies have been received from you and the lender(s)
- Completing the purchase
- Dealing with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
- Completing and submitting an application for registration at the Land Registry
