Thank you for your interest in our conveyancing services for the sale of your property.
Our fees cover the normal work required to complete the sale of your home, including obtaining
title documents from HM Land Registry.
Residential Sale Fees
These fees apply to the sale of a normal residential property with a registered title which
is not a new build. They exclude redeeming a mortgage and the additional legal fees and
payments to third parties set out below. All legal fees are exclusive of VAT at the
prevailing rate, currently 20%.
| Property value |
Legal fee |
VAT at 20% |
Total |
| £0 - £350,000 | £1,400.00 | £280.00 | £1,680.00 |
| £350,001 - £450,000 | £1,600.00 | £320.00 | £1,920.00 |
| £450,001 - £550,000 | £1,900.00 | £380.00 | £2,280.00 |
| £550,001 - £650,000 | £2,100.00 | £420.00 | £2,520.00 |
| £650,001 - £750,000 | £2,400.00 | £480.00 | £2,880.00 |
| £750,001 - £850,000 | £2,900.00 | £580.00 | £3,480.00 |
| £850,001 - £950,000 | £3,200.00 | £640.00 | £3,840.00 |
| Over £950,000 | Price on application |
Additional Legal Fees
| Additional work |
Legal fee |
VAT at 20% |
Total |
| Redeeming one standard mortgage | £150.00 | £30.00 | £180.00 |
| Unregistered title | £375.00 | £75.00 | £450.00 |
| Leasehold property | £350.00 | £70.00 | £420.00 |
| Transfer of part | £450.00 minimum | £90.00 minimum | £540.00 minimum |
The additional fees are added to the standard fee shown above. More than one additional fee
may apply. We will provide a personalised estimate once we understand the property and your
circumstances.
Other Usual Charges
| Charge |
Cost |
VAT |
Total |
| Money transfer administration fee to pay you the sale proceeds | £30.00 | £7.00 | £37.00 |
| Money transfer administration fee to repay each mortgage | £30.00 | £7.00 | £37.00 |
| HM Land Registry title documents (estimated for a freehold title) | £22.00 | £4.40 | £26.40 |
Leasehold and Freehold Management Charges
If the property is leasehold or subject to freehold estate or service charges, the landlord,
management company or estate owner may charge for providing a management information pack or
replies to standard enquiries. These are not our fees and vary between properties. The charge is
often between £350 plus VAT and £650 plus VAT. Any arrears of rent, service charge or
estate charge will also need to be paid.
How long will my house sale take?
Each sale is different and depends on all parties, any chain and other matters affecting the
property. A normal sale commonly takes between 6 and 16 weeks from acceptance of the offer to
completion. It may be quicker or slower. A lease extension, title problem or other non-standard
issue can significantly increase the timescale.
Exclusions
Our fee estimate is based on a normal residential sale. Further fees may apply for additional or
unforeseen work, including:
• an urgent transaction with a short timescale;
• title defects or missing deeds or documents;
• a new-build property or a property built within the last 10 years;
• planning or building regulation issues;
• indemnity insurance;
• bridging, lifetime, equity-release or other non-standard mortgages;
• a lender represented by a separate firm for redemption;
• shared ownership or a right-to-buy property within its clawback period; or
• an auction sale.
This list is not exhaustive. We will discuss any additional work and fees with you.
Stages of the Process
The precise stages vary, but a normal sale usually includes:
• taking your instructions and providing initial advice;
• checking your identity;
• reviewing the property information forms and title;
• obtaining initial mortgage redemption figures, if applicable;
• preparing and issuing the contract papers;
• obtaining management information where required;
• replying to the buyer's enquiries with your input;
• arranging signature of the contract and other documents;
• agreeing a completion date and exchanging contracts;
• obtaining final mortgage redemption figures;
• completing the sale and repaying any mortgage; and
• paying the net sale proceeds to you.