Residential Conveyancing
Our legal fees for the purchase of a freehold residential property are calculated against the purchase price. Please note 20% VAT is added to all fees below.
| Purchase price | Legal fee |
|---|---|
| £10,000 – £150,000 | £599 |
| £151,000 – £250,000 | £699 |
| £251,000 – £399,000 | £799 |
| £400,000 – £550,000 | £899 |
| £551,000 – £750,000 | £950 |
| £751,000 – £850,000 | £1,100 |
| £851,000 – £999,000 | £1,250 |
| Over £1,000,000 | Please enquire |
Additional conveyancing fees
- Acting on behalf of your lender (if you have a mortgage): £395 + VAT
- Search fees: £350 – £400 depending on the searches required
- Electronic money transfer fee: £20 + VAT per transaction
- Land Registration fee: payable in accordance with the value of the property. See the HM Land Registry fee scale.
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): depends on purchase price. Use the HMRC SDLT calculator.
Typical timescale: around 4–6 weeks from offer to completion, longer if unforeseen issues arise.