PROPERTY

• Leasehold: £100 - £300
• Help To Buy: £100
• Help To Buy ISA: £50
• Telegraphic Transfer: £40
• SDLT Admin: £50 - £75
• Acting For Lender: £100 - £500
• TR Guarantee (optional): £70
• Islamic Mortgage: £99
• Administering Gifted Deposit - from a third party: £100
• Administration for Applying Unilateral Notice - with the Land Registry: £50
• Update to External Portals: £35
• Limited Company Purchase: £250

Amount of average referral fee paid £150.

Please note this is our average referral fee. This fee will vary depending on the source of the instruction.

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.

• Search Pack: £260 (excluding VAT)
• Chancel Indemnity: £15
• Bankruptcy Search: £2 per person
• ID/AML Checks: £6 - £12 per person
• Land Registry Search: £6 (Help to Buy) £3 (Non-Help to Buy)
• Land Registry Fee: £40 - £910

Estimated total: £923 - £4,191 excluding Stamp Duty/Land Tax and VAT

Please note the fee range will vary depending on the work required. Factors which may increase the fees charged include:

• If the property is leasehold;
• If a lease extension of deed of variation is required;
• If there is Help to Buy involvement;
• If you wish for us to expedite your transaction;
• If we also need to act for your lender;
• If there is a referral fee;
• If the purchase is off-plan;
• If we cannot meet you in person and will need to complete an electronic ID check;
• If a unilateral notice is required to be registered with the Land Registry;
• If you are a non-UK resident.

Please contact us for a quote tailored to your particular transaction.

This depends 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.

How long will my house purchase take?

How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8-12 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain and the timeliness of each party’s responses and returning documents. For example, if you are a first-time buyer, purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 8 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 12 to 18 weeks. In such a situation additional charges would apply.

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances; however below we have outlined the traditional stages we carry out on a standard purchase.

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice;
• Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender's solicitors if needed;
• Receive and advise on contract documents;
• Carry out searches;
• Obtain further planning documentation if required;
• Make any necessary enquiries of seller's solicitor;
• Give you advice on all documents and information received;
• Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you;
• Send final contract to you for signature;
• Agree completion date (date from which you own the property);
• Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened;
• Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you;
• Complete purchase;
• Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax;
• Deal with application for registration at Land Registry.

1. This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction;
2. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise;
3. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation;
4. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required;
5. You are referring to us directly and not through a panel or agent where referral fees may apply, these will be disclosed to you in our client care letter.

• Leasehold: £200 - £300
• Telegraphic Transfer: £40
• TR Guarantee (optional): £70
• Islamic Mortgage (Redemption): £99
• Limited Company Sale: £250

Amount of average referral fee paid £150.

Please note this is our average referral fee. This fee will vary depending on the source of the instruction.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as management packs (if applicable). We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

• Office Copies: £20
• ID/AML Checks: £6 - £12 per person

Estimated total: £471 - £2,644 excluding VAT

Please note the fee range will vary depending on the work required. Factors which may increase the fees charged include:

• If the property is leasehold;
• If there is a referral fee;
• If you wish for us to expedite your transaction;
• If we cannot meet you in person  and will need to complete an electronic ID check;
• If you are a non-UK resident.

Please contact us for a quote tailored to your particular transaction.

The length of time between instructing us (once receiving an offer on your property) to moving out of your property will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 6-10 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain and the timeliness of each party’s responses and returning documents. For example, if you are selling a property that is leasehold, we will need to apply for the management pack; this can take significantly longer depending on the timeframes of the individual management company. Another example would be if you are selling a property with structural issues such as subsidence, this can take significantly longer than 6-10 weeks and in such a situation, additional charges would apply.

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances; however below we have outlined the traditional stages we carry out on a standard sale.

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice;
• Check finances are in place to fund any related purchase (if applicable);
• Respond to any pre contract enquiries;
• Obtain a copy of the Title and prepare a contract to send to purchasers Solicitors;
• Collate information on fixtures and fittings and send to purchasers Solicitors;
• Respond to any raised enquiries;
• Receive transfer and arrange signature with you;
• Arrange an exchange and completion date;
• Obtain redemption statement from any relevant Lender to settle any outstanding amount on the mortgage;
• Transfer any remaining money from sale to the seller.

1. This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction;
2. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise;
3. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation;
4. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required;
5. You are referring to us directly and not through a panel or agent where referral fees may apply, these will be disclosed to you in our client care letter.

• Leasehold: £145
• Telegraphic Transfer: £40
• TR Guarantee (optional): £70
• Islamic Mortgage: £99
• Second Equity Charge Redemption: £100

Amount of average referral fee paid £150.

Please note this is our average referral fee. This fee will vary depending on the source of the instruction.

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

• Office Copies: £20
• ID/AML Checks: £6 - £12 per person
• Search Indemnity: £50
• Search Pack (If required by your lender): £260
• Land Registration Search: £3

Estimated total: £735 – £1,552 excluding VAT

Please note the fee range will vary depending on the work required. Factors which may increase the fees charged include:

• If the property is leasehold;
• If there is a referral fee;
• If you wish for us to expedite your transaction;
• If we cannot meet you in person and will need to complete an electronic ID check;
• If you are a non-UK resident.

Please contact us for a quote tailored to your particular transaction.

The length of time between instructing us to successfully completing the remortgage process and your new lender details being submitted to the Land Registry, will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 4-6 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the nature of your individual circumstances, the timeliness of each party’s responses and returning of documents. For example, if you are remortgaging a property with a second equity redemption charge, this can increase the timeframes when corresponding with the relevant Help To Buy authority, who will have their own timeframes, to remove the charge.

The precise stages involved in the remortgage of a residential property vary according to the circumstances; however below we have outlined the traditional stages we carry out on a standard remortgage.

• Take your instructions and give you initial advice;
• Obtain the Title Deeds from HM Land Registry;
• Receive your mortgage offer and report to you on this;
• Apply for searches or search indemnity (dependent on what your lender requires);
• Request an initial redemption statement from the lender;
• Send a draft completion statement for you to check;
• Report to lender and confirm you can comply with the mortgage conditions;
• Set a completion date;
• Reconfirm redemption figure;
• Transfer any remaining surplus to you;
• An application will be made to the Land Registry with the new lender’s interest.

1. This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction;
2. The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise;
3. All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation;
4. No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required;
5. You are referring to us directly and not through a panel or agent where referral fees may apply, these will be disclosed to you in our client care letter.