Residential conveyancing fees.
The figures below illustrate the firm’s currently published professional fees for standard transactions. Your written estimate will be based on the property and circumstances you tell us about.
Example professional fees
These examples assume a standard transaction without unforeseen title issues or unusual additional documents. VAT is shown at 20%.
| Transaction | Example basis | Fee excluding VAT | Fee including VAT |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freehold sale | Sale price £500,000 | £850 | £1,020 |
| Freehold purchase | Purchase price £500,000 | £900 | £1,080 |
| Leasehold sale | Sale price £500,000 | £950 | £1,140 |
| Leasehold purchase | Purchase price £500,000 | £1,000 | £1,200 |
| Remortgage | Mortgage amount £300,000 | £700 | £840 |
What the fee normally covers
- Taking your instructions and providing initial advice
- Reviewing or preparing contract documents
- Carrying out searches and raising or answering enquiries
- Reporting on the title, contract and mortgage offer
- Exchange, completion and transfer of funds
- Stamp Duty Land Tax submission where applicable
- Application to HM Land Registry after completion
Likely additional costs
Depending on the transaction, third-party costs may include searches, official copy documents, Land Registry fees, notice or management-company fees, bank transfers, identity checks and Stamp Duty Land Tax. We will identify the likely items in your written estimate.
Timescale
A straightforward transaction often takes approximately six to eight weeks. A first purchase, long chain, new build, lease extension, missing information or other complication may make the process shorter or longer.