We normally conduct our Conveyancing transactions under a fixed fee arrangement. The fees below are indicative figures only. Every transaction is difference and you will be provided with a detailed Conveyancing quotation tailored to your specific requirements.
Purchase of a Property
Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty).
| Value of Property (Freehold) | Fees | VAT | Total |
| Up to £200,000 | £950.00 | £190.00 | £1,140.00 |
| £200,001 to £300,000 | £1,000.00 | £200.00 | £1,200.00 |
| £300,001 to £400,000 | £1,050.00 | £210.00 | £1,260.00 |
| £400,001 to £500,000 | £1,150.00 | £230.00 | £1,380.00 |
| £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,250.00 | £250.00 | £1,500.00 |
| £750,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,400.00 | £280.00 | £1,680.00 |
| £1,000,001 + | From £1,800.00 | From £360.00 | From £2,160.00 |
VAT is currently 20%
What is included?
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. The disbursements which we anticipate will apply are set out separately below, this list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on your matter.
Additional Fees and Disbursements
The fees below are additional to those quoted above and will depend on the nature of the transaction.
| Description | Fees | VAT | Total |
| Telegraphic Transfer Fee | £35.00 | £7.00 | £42.00 |
| Administration Fee for electronic submission of Land Registry application | £25.00 | £5.00 | £30.00 |
| Administration Fee for arranging any indemnity policies | £20.00 | £4.00 | £24.00 |
| Anti-Money Laundering Check (there is a reduced fee if more than one client on a matter) | £40.00 | £8.00 | £48.00 |
| Additional Fee for Leasehold/Shared Ownership/New Builds | £475.00 | £95.00 | £570.00 |
| Lender/Mortgages Administration Fee (if your mortgage is processed through LMS or Connect) | £30.00 to £42.00 | £30.00 to £42.00 | |
| Gifted Deposit Administration Fee (per gift) | £40.00 | £8.00 | £48.00 |
| E-Conveyancing Fee – Purchase | £37.30 | £7.46 | £44.76 |
| E-Conveyancing Fee – Sale | £32.00 | £6.40 | £38.40 |
| Help to Buy and Lifetime ISA Administration Fee | £100.00 | £20.00 | £120.00 |
| Lawyer Check (per firm) | £10.00 | £10.00 | |
| Office Copy Entries (per title and plan) | £7.00 | £7.00 | |
| Bankruptcy Search (per person) | £6.00 | £6.00 | |
| Lender’s Pre-Completion Search | £9.54 | £9.54 | |
| Companies House Registration Fee | £15.00 | £15.00 |
Land Registry fees are payable on all purchases and this is calculated on the purchase price.
Anticipated Disbursements on Leasehold Matters or Freehold Properties with a Management Company
Leasehold properties and some freehold properties may have services charges and/or ground rent applicable which are dealt with by management companies. Sometimes one property may have more than one management company, one who deals with service charge and one who deals with ground rent. If you are selling a property you will be required to obtain a management pack from each management company, the cost of which is usually around £200.00 to £500.00 per pack (in some instances it may be higher).
If you are purchasing a property fees are payable to the management company post-completion, these are as follows:
| Usual Typical Cost | |
| Notice of Transfer or Assignment Fee | £100 to £200 |
| Notice of Charge (if you are having a mortgage) | £100 to £200 |
| Deed of Covenant Fee | £100 to £200 |
| Certificate of Compliance Fee | £50 to £200 |
These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. The above fees are usually set out in the Lease or decided by the management company and are difficult to estimate. Once we have had sight of the Lease and management pack we will be able to advise you further.
You should also be aware that service charge and/or ground rent are likely to apply throughout ownership of your property. We will confirm the anticipated service charge and ground rent as soon as we receive this information.
Searches
Searches are recommended on all purchases and if you are having a mortgage, your lender will require them. We estimate our searches to cost between £170.00 to £380.00, depending on which Local Authority the property is in.
There are two types of searches available, these are full or regulated searches. The difference between full and regulated searches is that regulated searches are less comprehensive and insurance backed, with the local authority search, a full search is provided from the local authority and the liability for error lies with them, however a regulated search is prepared by a third party and is insurance backed with no liability on the local authority. The cost of regulated searches is approx. £170.00 and full searches are approx. £380.00.
Stamp Duty Land Tax on Purchases
Stamp Duty Land Tax may also be payable and this is calculated on your purchase price, following the budget changes on 1 April 2025, the following now apply:
- The nil rate threshold is £125,000
- The nil rate threshold for first time buyers is £300,000
- The maximum purchase price for which first time buyers relief (a reduced stamp duty land tax rate) can be claims is £500,000
Please follow the link below to the Stamp Duty Land Tax calculator to calculate any liability payable.
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#!/intro
What is not included?
We do not report on Homebuyers or Structural Surveys which are outside our area of expertise. Additional searches such as a in-depth flood report or plan search are not included in our searches, however if any additional searches are required we can provide you with a quotation for this.
How long will my house purchase take?
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 there is a management company involved
A typical freehold transaction will take between 10-14 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 stages involved
The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances:
- Take your instructions and give you initial advice
- Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed (if another firm is instructed on behalf of the lender this may increase our costs)
- Receive and advise on contract documents
- Carry out searches
- Obtain further planning documentation if required
- Make any necessary enquiries of seller’s solicitors
- Give you advice on all documents and information recieved
- Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you
- Meet with you to sign contract and other documents
- Draft Transfer
- Advise you on joint ownership
- Obtain pre-completion searches
- Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
- Exchange contracts
- Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
- Complete purchase
- Deal with payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax
- Deal with application for registration at Land Registry
Sale of a Property
Our fees for a sale are shown below:
| Value of Property (Freehold) | Fees | VAT | Total |
| Up to £200,000 | £900.00 | £180.00 | £1,080.00 |
| £200,001 to £300,000 | £950.00 | £190.00 | £1,140.00 |
| £300,001 to £400,000 | £1,000.00 | £200.00 | £1,200.00 |
| £400,001 to £500,000 | £1,100.00 | £220.00 | £1,320.00 |
| £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,200.00 | £240.00 | £1,440.00 |
| £750,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,300.00 | £260.00 | £1,560.00 |
| £1,000,001 + | From £1,500.00 | From £300.00 | From £1,800.00 |
VAT is currently 20%
What is included?
- Obtaining mortgage redemption statement and redeeming the mortgage on completion.
- Settling the Estate Agents Invoice on completion
Additional Fees and Disbursements
Please see ‘Additional Fees and Disbursements’ section above under Purchases
How long will my house sale take?
How long it will take from the offer being accepted until the transaction is completed depends on a number of factors – some of which are outside our control. The average process takes between 10-14 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you have a first time buyer, it would normally reduce the time taken. However, if you are selling a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 3 to 6 months. In such a situation additional charges would also apply.
Key Stages Involved
The precise stages involved in a sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances:
- Take instructions and give initial advice
- Obtain official copies of the Land Registry title
- Supply the protocol documents to be completed by the vendor
- Draft the contract and collate the documents for the contract pack
- Send the contract and protocol documents to the buyer’s solicitor
- Forward enquiries raised by the buyer to the client
- Answer any legal enquiries raised by the buyer
- Obtain redemption statements
- If required obtain indemnity insurance quotation
- Approve the transfer document
- Obtain agents invoice
- Draft completion statement and send to client
- Meet with client to sign the contract and transfer document
- Agree completion date
- Exchange contracts
- Complete on sale
- Redeem mortgage
- Settle estate agents’ invoice
- Forward property documents to buyer’s solicitors
- Forward completion funds to client
Our fees assume that:
- This is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (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 complications arise
- All parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable undelay from third parties providing documentation
- No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required
Factors that could typically increase the cost of the service
Examples of factors which could increase the cost of the service are as follows and this list is not exhaustive:
- 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 we have previously requested from the client have not been provided
- If a Deed of Variation is required to vary a Lease
Abortive Costs
Our costs for abortive matters are calculated depending on the amount of time spent on a matter. Any costs for disbursements already incurred will remain payable.
To discuss a residential conveyancing transaction and obtain a quotation please call us on 01922 616916 or email either Maneer Ahmed, maneer@burgoynesolicitors.co.uk or Charlotte Knight, charlotte@burgoynesolicitors.co.uk