Leasehold 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 leasehold property.

We will guide you through each step of your transaction, tailoring our service to fit your requirements, so you can have complete peace of mind that every detail has been properly handled. Where necessary, we can also recommend other professionals such as Surveyors, IFA’s and property valuers, giving you access to all the expertise you need.

At a time where money really matters, we take care to provide a high quality, value-for-money service you can rely on. We will keep you regularly advised of every detail you need to know so you can make informed decisions and conclude your leasehold property transaction promptly and with the minimum possible stress and hassle.

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.

We realised that this is potentially the biggest investment of your life and we not only want to provide the first-class service you deserve, but also real value for money with 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 the highest levels of client care.

Pricing

We know how important cost is when deciding who to use for leasehold conveyancing, so we review our fees on a regular basis, taking into account clients’ feedback, so we can make sure we always offer great value.

We typically work on a fixed fee basis, so that from the outset you know what the fees will be for your transaction. 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

Please also consider the information below.

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. 

Anticipated Disbursements

Please note that the quote obtained through our calculator will not include the following:-

1. Notice of Transfer fee, this fee if chargeable is provided by the Managing Agent/Management Company.
2. Notice of Charge fee (if the property is to be mortgaged), this fee if chargeable is provided by the Managing Agent/ Management Company
3. Deed of Covenant fee, this fee is provided by the Managing Agent/ Management Company for the property
4. Certificate of Compliance fee – this fee is provided by the Managing Agent/ Management Company for the property

These fees vary from property to property and can on occasions be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents.

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.

Stamp Duty Land Tax

This depends 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.

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 other factors involved. The average process takes between 8-12 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 new build property with a mortgage in principle. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 4 and 6 months. In such, a situation additional charges would apply.

Our fee assumes that:

• This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise, including (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
• This is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease
• The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise
• All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
• No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required

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 leasehold purchase transaction please click here. These milestones are included as part of the fee.