Our Fees
We offer a fixed fee for this type of service which is based on the value of the property in question. The prices below are provided as a guideline only. Before proceeding we will provide you with an accurate quote which may differ from the below based on the facts of your case.
We provide a “start to finish” service, including advising on title issues, dealing with the mortgage lender (if any), registering title at the Land Registry and the calculation of your stamp duty land tax / land transaction tax liability which you will be required to verify. Our property team consists of solicitors and paralegals who specialise in property work.
The below prices do NOT include VAT, which will be added at the prevailing rate.
Sales
- Prices as follows:
- Property value up to £60,000 – £350
- Property value up to £100,000- £400
- Property value up to £130,000 – £460
- Property value up to £160,000 – £520
- Property value up to £200,000 – £560
- Property value up to £300,000 – £580
- Property value above £300,000 – £620
- Includes:
- Our legal fees
- Does not include:
- Search Fees and Disbursements (see below)
- Timescale:
- A typical property sale could take between 4 – 8 weeks
- Deposit required:
- We require a £20 deposit in respect of Land Registry documents
Purchases
- Prices as follows:
- Property value up to £60,000 – £380
- Property value up to £100,000- £420
- Property value up to £160,000 – £480
- Property value up to £200,000 – £560
- Property value up to £300,000 – £580
- Property value above £300,000 – £700
- Includes:
- Our legal fees
- Does not include:
- Search Fees and Disbursements (see below)
- Timescale:
- A typical property purchase will take 4 – 8 weeks
- Deposit required:
- We require a £150 deposit in respect of searches
Remortgages
- Price applies to all property value bands
- Includes:
- Our legal fees
- Does not include:
- Search Fees and Disbursements (see below)
- Timescale:
- A typical property remortgage will take 2 – 3 weeks
- Deposit required:
- We require a £20 deposit in respect of Land Registry fees
There may be additional tax due on this matter which would be separate to the estimated cost. Please visit the below links for more information:
In certain circumstances, where the matter is unexpectedly complex, the above fees may not apply:
- if legal title is defective or part of the property is unregistered
- if you discover building regulations or planning permission has not been obtained
- if crucial documents where we have previously requested from you have not been provided
- if there is more than one mortgage involved
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If there are 2 sellers who have separated and are using different solicitors then this will create an additional charge depending on the extent of work involved and could be charged on an hourly basis
Disbursements are costs related to third party services which we pay on your behalf. We have not included the following disbursements which may be required depending on the facts of your matter:
Search Fees £130
Land Registry search £3 each
Bankruptcy search £20 each
Electronic Land Registry Fee £20 – £270
Postal Land Registry Fee £40 – £540
Land Registry copy of the title and plan £6
Land Registry documents referred to within the title £3 each
Search Insurance from £20
There may be additional fees based on the nature of your sale or purchase. For instance, if the property is leasehold there will be an additional fee.
We pay a referral fee of £100 to Smith’s Estate Agent for every customer they refer to us.
Electronic Transfer fee £30 each
Leasehold fee for a flat £150
Help to Buy Isa Fee £50
Help to Buy Loan £100
New Build Fee £100
Indemnity Policy Fee £40
Considering a Survey £50
Drafting a Statutory Declaration £60
Removing additional charges £40
Registering a charge with Companies House £75
Dealing with removal of additional charges £40 each
Arrange an indemnity policy £40
Unregistered Property fee £60
Meet the Team
Juliet Phillips-James
Supervisor, Solicitor
Qualified: 2008
Juliet is part of our dynamic Director team and is committed to retaining our reputation for high quality client service and experts you can trust. Juliet is also a highly experienced member of our private client team. She is held in very high regard by clients who often refer their friends to us – the ultimate testimonial to the quality and delivery of Juliet’s advice.
Sarah Lewis
Solicitor
Qualified: 2002
Sarah joined the practice in 2017 bringing with her valuable expertise and extensive experience in the field of Conveyancing and Property law. Having built an admiral reputation, Sarah continues to receive referrals and recommendations from clients across the UK which is testimony to the quality and efficiency of her service.
Kate Clarke
Solicitor
Qualified: 2006
Kate specialises in both commercial and residential conveyancing, as well as Wills and Probate. She also specialises in elderly client work and is particularly sensitive to their needs. She has worked in a variety of small local practices and larger international firms and has a wealth of experience in her field.
Toyah Thomas
Paralegal
Toyah joined us in August 2018 having graduated with a Law Degree in 2016 and thereafter gained valuable experience in a Swansea firm. Toyah is training to become a Licensed Conveyancer and presently assists the senior Director with conveyancing matters. Toyah enjoys walking with her dogs and spending time with her husband and family.
Denise Watson
Legal Assistant
Private Client secretary and Personal Assistant to Juliet Phillips-James.
Fern Palferman
Legal Secretary
Private Client secretary and Personal Assistant to Kate Clarke.
Teresa Rees
Legal Assistant
Private Client secretary and Personal Assistant to Sarah Lewis.
Our PRocess
Purchases & Sales
Stage 1
Taking Instructions
At this stage your solicitor will establish contact and collect the relevant documents and information from everyone involved to get the process started.
Stage 2
Pre-Contract
This is where your solicitor does their due diligence. On a purchase they perform searches on the property as well as reviewing the deeds and related paperwork to make sure you know exactly what you’re getting into. If they catch anything out of the ordinary, they will discuss it with you and work out how to move forward. When you’re selling a property they will draft the contract and respond to the buyers solicitors’ queries.
Once all enquiries are satisfied they will invite you to sign the contract deed and if purchasing provide them with your deposit.
Stage 3
Exchanging Contracts
At the point where contracts are exchanged the sale and purchase of the property becomes binding on all parties and a deposit is paid and a completion date agreed. The ‘completion date’ is when the purchase monies are paid in full and ownership of the property is transferred.
Stage 4
Completion
This is the day that the transfer of ownership is completed. Solicitors will confirm the transfer of funds due, mortgages are redeemed, and the keys are released from your estate agents – congratulations on your new home!
Stage 5
Post Completion
Following completion your solicitor will set about arranging removal of mortgages on a sale and the payment of the SDLT or LLL tax due, and the registration of the transfer of property with the Land Registry.
Mortgages & Re-Mortgages
Stage 1
Reviewing the Mortgage
When it comes to mortgages your solicitor is required to review the offer as well as the other property documents (e.g. deeds). They’ll check over your mortgage offer and make sure all the conditions are met. They may have to carry out some searches on the property at this point to satisfy your mortgage lender.
Stage 2
Arranging Completion
Once your lender and you are content with the offer and that conditions are being met you sign the Mortgage Deed. Your solicitor then gets an up-to-date settlement figure for your existing mortgage and they set a date to transfer all of the funds.
Stage 3
Completion
On the day the funds are transferred to the solicitor from your new lender they will settle any existing mortgages and transfer any left over money to you. Finally, they register your new mortgage at the Land Registry.