Freehold Residential Purchase Pricing

Thank you for looking at our property services. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an investor, we are here to take the stress out of buying and selling residential property.

We will guide you through each step of your transaction and offer a service that that fits your exact requirements. Where necessary we can recommend other professionals such as Surveyors, IFA’s and property valuers.

At a time where money really matters, we always provide a quality service at a fair price. We will keep you up-to-date with all of the relevant information so you can make informed decisions and have complete confidence that every detail has been properly taken care of.

Why Us

We have an experienced team, with over 25 years' experience, who understand the stress involved in buying, selling or re-mortgaging your property. Our approach is simple; we provide a first-class service from our expert team who make the difference by removing confusion and uncertainty, dealing with all of the legal details of a property transaction on your behalf.

Our team is made up of  a highly qualified Associate Solicitor, Gina Payne, a Chartered Legal Executive, Anjali Kumar, and a Trainee Solicitor, Emily Jones, who have the legal and technical “know how” to resolve any issues as they arise in a professional and efficient manner. We understand that communication is key, so will make sure we are always available to answer your questions in plain English and ensure you are kept up-to-date with everything you need to know. The team is supervised by Gina Payne, Associate and Head of the Property Team. 

You will have the confidence that you are our priority, with our aim being that any member of the team is available to speak with you when you need some clarity and certainty at any stage in the process. We feel this provides reassurance and gives you an outlet for any concerns that you may have. Potentially this is the biggest investment of your life and we not only want to provide that first-class service, but value for money and no hidden fees.

We are proud to hold Lexcel and CQS Accreditations, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous audit process which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.

Pricing

The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, considering clients’ feedback so we can make sure we always offer the best value for your money.

We typically work on a fixed fee basis, ensuring that you know what the fees will be for your transaction from the outset. If, during the transaction, there is a new development, we will discuss the change in fees with you and agree a way forward.

To obtain a quote, please click here

For properties valued at over £1,000,000, please contact the office for a quote. Please see below for costs relating to purchases through a Company, Shared Ownership, with a Help to Buy ISA or a Lifetime ISA.

Disbursements

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.

These fees may be subject to change if further information relating to your property becomes available, for example, if you require additional searches such as a Coal Mining Search which typically costs £42.00.

Stamp Duty Land Tax

This will depend 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 here.

Exclusions

We do not undertake tax advice.

Our fees are fixed, however there may be factors which would typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above. Where there is likely to be any additional cost, we will make sure you are informed of this at the earliest opportunity and a clear estimate of those extra costs will be provided.

Factors that may lead to an increase in cost include:

• If a legal title is defective or part of the property is unregistered £150 plus VAT at 20% (£30) (total £180)
• If the property is a new build or shared ownership £500 plus VAT at 20% (£100) (total £600)
• If the property is being bought with a Help To Buy ISA or Lifetime ISA £50 plus VAT at 20% (£10) (total £60)
• If the mortgage lender requires separate representation £300 plus VAT at 20% (£60) (total £360)
• If you are purchasing a property via a Company £150 plus VAT at 20% (£30) (total £180)
• If you require a Declaration of Trust £325 plus VAT at 20% (£65) (total £390)
• If you are purchasing a Shared Ownership property £500 plus VAT at 20% (£100) (total £600)

Time Scales

For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on when your offer is accepted and factors involved such as:

• Number of parties in the chain
• Whether you have a mortgage in place
• Whether you are buying a new build property
• Whether you need a lease extension for a leasehold property
• Whether your Mortgage Lender requires separate representation

A typical transaction will take between 8-12 weeks. However, if any of the above apply, or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time by a further 4-6 weeks and additional charges may occur. We will discuss this with you at the earliest opportunity, so you always have a clear picture of how long things are likely to take.

Key Milestones

With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. For an example of a typical timescale for a freehold residential purchase transaction please click here. These milestones are included as part of the fee.