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Costs for residential conveyancing. Freehold sale or purchase, leasehold sale or purchase, and remortgages.
Budgeting is crucial when you are buying or selling a property. There are a wide range of outgoings that you will need to consider. Read more about what you should consider in your budget here.
If you want an overview of how much our conveyancing services will cost, you will find some guidance below. For a tailored quotation please call us or get an instant online quotation here.
Learn more about our experienced conveyancing team here.
Conveyancing legal fees
VAT rate 20%
| Property sale and purchase | Freehold £ | Leasehold £ |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 250,000 | 1250 +VAT | 2050 +VAT |
| 250,000 to 350,000 | 1400 +VAT | 2350 +VAT |
| 350,000 to 600,000 | 1550 +VAT | 2600 +VAT |
| 600,000 to 800,000 | 1750 +VAT | 2850 +VAT |
| 800,000 to 1,000,000 | 2000 +VAT | 3100 +VAT |
| 1,000,000 to 1,500,000 | 2350 +VAT | 4100 +VAT |
| 1,500,000 to 2,000,000 | 2850 +VAT | 4600 +VAT |
| Over 2,000,000 | 0.15% of property value +VAT | |
New Build Property
There is an additional fee of £500 +VAT to the fee scale above for a new build property.
Additional costs
Additional costs and payments to third party suppliers are called disbursements. You will be given a full list of related disbursements in your personalised quotation. They are likely to include those listed below.
Property sale
- Office copies – £40 approx
- Bank transfer Fee – £40.00 +VAT per transfer
- Case Management Fee – £22.00 +VAT
- ID Check – £35 per person
Property purchase
- Searches – £550 approx.
- Bank transfer Fee – £40.00 +VAT per transfer.
- Case Management Fee – £27.50 +VAT.
- Land Registry Pre-Completion Searches – £8.40 approx.
- Land Registry Registration Fee – dependent on property value:
VAT rate 20%
| Property value | Fee £ |
|---|---|
| 0 – 80,000 | 20 |
| 80,0001 – 100,000 | 40 |
| 100,001 – 200,000 | 100 |
| 200,001 – 500,000 | 150 |
| 500,001 – 1,000,000 | 295 |
| 1,000,001 and over | 500 |
Stamp Duty Land Tax
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) currently only applies to properties that are purchased for more than £250,000.
The cost of SDLT will depend on the value of your property and your status, e.g. first-time buyer, existing property owner, freeholder, leaseholder etc.
You can use the government’s SDLT calculator to work out how much tax you will need to pay.
After completion, you have 14 days to file your stamp duty land tax return and pay any stamp duty owed.
Remortgage legal services
Our fee is £750.00 +VAT
Disbursements for remortgage legal services
- Bank transfer fee – £40.00 +VAT per transfer.
- Case Management Fee – £22.00 +VAT.
- Land Registry Pre-Completion Searches – £8.40 approx.
- No search indemnity – £50.00 approx.
- Land Registry Registration Fee – dependent on loan amount:
VAT rate 20%
| Loan value | Fee £ |
|---|---|
| 0 – 100,000 | 20 |
| 100,001 – 200,000 | 30 |
| 200,001 – 500,000 | 45 |
| 500,001 – 1,000,000 | 65 |
| 1,000,001 and over | 140 |
Choosing the best conveyancer
When you are choosing the best conveyancer, cost is just one part of the decision-making process. You should also ensure your conveyancer has the right experience to deal with your sale or purchase. Sometimes, the conveyancing process reveals surprises. An experienced conveyancer will
know how to manage any unplanned scenarios. The team at HRJ Foreman Laws Solicitors have a wealth of experience and will advise you on the right actions to overcome any challenges that may arise.
As a firm, we hold both Lexcel and Conveyancing Quality Scheme accreditations. We are also members of the Association of Leasehold Estate Practitioners (ALEP), which recognises our expertise in leasehold enfranchisement.
Learn more about conveyancing
Read our handy guides about the key stages of the conveyancing process.
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