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Residential Sale 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 a home. We will guide you through each step of the transaction and tailor our service to your personal requirements, so you get exactly the service you need.

When it comes to selling a property, there are important decisions you need to make and we are here to ensure that all of your legal obligations are met. There are lots of boxes to tick and we want to assist you in selling your house quickly and efficiently, leaving you free to move on to your next property.

Why Us

We have an experienced team, with over 25 years' experience, who understand the stresses involved in selling property. Our approach is a simple – we provide a first-class service from our expert team who make the difference by taking care of all the important legal details and removing any confusion and uncertainty from the process of selling a property.

Whether you are selling your property through an estate agent or privately, we will make everything as clear as possible. 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.

We also recognise that communication is key, especially where there are complex issues to deal with, so will ensure you are always kept up-to-date and get answers to your questions in plain English.

We want you to feel confident that you are a 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 know property is often the biggest investment you have, so we want to offer a reliable, first-class service to protect that investment, while giving you 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 high levels of client care.

Pricing

The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, considering client’s feedback to ensure we always offer good value for money. 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

For properties valued at over £1,000,000, please contact the office for a quote.

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 you are selling in your Company name £50 plus VAT at 20% (£10) (total £60)
  • If you are selling a Leasehold/a Shared Ownership property £150 plus VAt at 20% (£30) (total (180)

Time Scales

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

  • Number of parties in the chain
  • Whether the buyer has a mortgage in place
  • Whether the buyer requests lease extension for a leasehold property
  • Whether the searches flag up any issues
  • Whether buyer’s Survey shows up any issues
  • Buyer’s Enquiries

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 freehold residential sale transaction please click here. These milestones are included as part of the fee.

For an example of a typical leasehold residential sale transaction please click here. These milestones are included as part of the fee.