One of the most important factors in the success of your sale or purchase is having the right solicitor. Although conveyancing fees can be very similar from one solicitor to another, the service you receive can vary greatly. It’s therefore important to choose a solicitor who has your best interests at heart - you have a choice about which solicitor you use and don’t have to employ the one recommended by your mortgage provider.
At QualitySolicitors A-Z Law, we make buying and selling property straightforward. We’ll keep the process on track, giving you clear timescales, eliminating delays and keeping you posted at every step. Our conveyancing fees are easy to understand and cover any necessary legal checks and searches.
We’ll ensure that all your property documentation is checked and explained thoroughly and we can liaise with your lender, estate agent and other parties to ensure that there is clear and prompt communication between everyone at all times.
By trusting QualitySolicitors A-Z Law to handle your conveyancing, you can relax safe in the knowledge that all the legal details are taken care of. That's why our clients recommend us to their friends and family. So whether you are buying a home or selling a property, for fast, friendly, local advice contact us on 020 8355 0830 today.
Purchase Fees and Timescales
Our fees cover all of the work* required to complete the purchase or sale of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty).
Please note that VAT is charged at the standard rate of 20%.
Freehold Residential Property
- Legal fees are from £600.00 to £1,500.00 plus VAT
- Minimum fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if applicable): £150.00 plus VAT
- Stamp Duty Land Tax Form completion fee: £100.00 plus VAT
- Estimated total: £840.00 to £2,100.00
Leasehold Residential Property
- Legal fees are from £700.00 to £1,500.00 plus VAT
- Minimum fee for acting on behalf of the mortgage lender (if applicable): £150.00 plus VAT
- Stamp Duty Land Tax Form completion fee: £100.00 plus VAT
- Estimated total: £960.00 to £2,100.00
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees and search fees. Which disbursements are payable will vary depending on your matter type.
- Property Search Fees (Local Authority, Water and Drainage, Environmental and Planning) – These vary depending on the location of the Property £150.00 to £350.00
- HM Land Registry Priority Search £3.00
- Bankruptcy Search Fee (per name) £2.00
- HM Land Registry Search Fee £3.00
- Seller’s Solicitors Check £10.00 plus VAT
- Telegraphic Transfer Fee per Transfer £25.00
Anticipated Disbursements
Please be aware that where applicable, such as with leasehold property, there may be additional fees/disbursements which are payable to the freeholder, management company and/or managing agents, such as:
- Notice of Transfer fees
- Notice of Charge fees (if the property is to be mortgaged)
- Deed of Covenant fees
- Certificate of Compliance fees
We are unable to provide an estimate for the above as it varies between freeholder, management company and/or managing agents. However the range of fees for the above items are usually between £50 to £150 per item but you will not always be charged for all the above items. We will confirm details of these additional costs as soon as we receive the information from the relevant parties.
You should also be aware that ground rent and service charges are likely to apply throughout your ownership of the property. We will confirm the ground rent and the anticipated service charge as soon as we receive this information.
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 12 - 16 weeks.
It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 6 - 8 weeks. However, if you are buying a new build property, this can take significantly longer, between 3 and 6 months. In such a situation additional charges would apply.
Residential Sale Fees and Timescales
The estimated fees below are reviewed and updated on a regular basis. Our fees cover the legal work required to complete the sale of your freehold or leasehold property.
Please note that VAT is charged at the standard rate of 20%.
- Our fees are from £500.00 to £1,500.00 plus VAT
- Land Registry official copies £12.00
- Telegraphic Transfer Fee per Transfer £25.00
- Buyer’s Solicitors Check £10.00 plus VAT
- Estimated Total £1,286.00 to £1,849.00
How long will my house sale take?
How long it will take from the offer being accepted until you can move out of your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 12 - 16 weeks.
It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if there is a first time buyer, purchasing a property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 6 - 8 weeks. However, if a party is buying a new build property, this can take significantly longer, between 3 and 6 months. In such a situation additional charges would apply.
Useful links
Stamp Duty Land Tax Calculator
Registration at HM Land Registry: Registration Service Fees