Residential Conveyancing Fees ​
Our average fees on relatively straightforward transactions are outlined below.
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Please note we will give an individual quote as each sale/purchase will be considered on its own merit. Click here for a quote.
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After our initial consultation we will be able to advise at the outset whether any further charges may be required based on any added complexities.
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A fee scale is se out below. This fee scale only applies to properties bought and sold in England and Wales.
Where matters have added complexities additional fees are chargeable please see the scale below which outlines further fees you will be charged based on those which apply i.e. if your property is leasehold the leasehold surcharge will apply.
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Disbursements
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​During a conveyancing transaction there will be several disbursements payable. A disbursement is a cost payable to a third party that relates to the matter. Disbursements include Land Registry fees. Land Registry fees are based upon the type of transaction and the value. A scale of costs can be found on the link below.
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https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees
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Dependent on the value of the property or land in question Stamp Duty Land Tax may be payable.
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Please visit the HMRC website to view the stamp duty calculator (applies to England only). https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#/intro
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Additional costs are incurred through the completion of searches on the property. Searches tell buyers practical information about a property. We have listed the most common searches below:
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Title information - £4.20 per document which includes title deeds, title plans and any documents referred to within the title deeds such as a conveyance or transfer document.
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Local authority searches. This search is required on almost all transactions and shows council plans affecting the property. The cost of this search is £100-£400. The cost varies based on local authority in which the property falls.
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Drainage and water searches This search is required on almost all transactions and shows whether the property is connected to the mains water supply, how foul and surface water drain and how the drains are to be maintained. The cost of this search is £53-120.
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Environmental searches. This search is required on almost all transactions and considers land contamination, flooding, subsidence, planning constraints and considers climate change. The cost of this search is £88-£150.
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Mining & ground stability - This search is only relevant if the property flags up as being in a coal mining area. The cost of this search is £30-70
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Additional searches if required, are determined by each property (bespoke) and more expensive.We will obtain quotations and inform you of the cost. We may recommend further searches depending on risks revealed or local issues. We will confirm as soon as we know if we need to do any further searches.
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To find out more about the sale process click here.
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To find out more about the purchase process click here.
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