Conveyancing Fees

We would be delighted to provide you with a quotation for the legal costs and conveyancing fees associated with your property transaction.

Our Conveyancing product has been designed by Property Law specialists with a view to providing you, the
client, with a conveyancing service of the highest possible standard.

Detailed below are a list of potential payments you may be expected to pay.

Land Registry Search fees ........
Bankruptcy Search fees .........
The Search Bundle .........
Land Registry official copies ........
Land Registry registration fee .........
Stamp Duty Land Tax .......

When looking to use a conveyancing service, it's important to bear in mind that our conveyancing fees and service also include the following benefits:

No Move No Fee
Should you decide to withdraw from your transaction at any time prior to completion, you won't pay legal fees. (Terms & Conditions Apply).

Online Case Tracking 24/7
You will be able to monitor the progress of your transaction via our online case tracking facility, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Competitive Legal Fees - No Hidden Charges
The legal fees quoted are amongst the most competitive in the market. Our Property Lawyers provide complete transparency with their cost structures and hence there are no hidden charges.

No Need to Visit our Offices
Our service is designed with one person in mind - YOU! You don't have to waste time travelling to see your
Property Lawyer. Your Lawyer will keep you informed every step of the way by email, telephone and post.

Telephone Support 5 days a week
Telephone support is available to suit your needs 5 days a week.

A specialist, friendly and efficient service
The time it takes for our Property Lawyers to complete an average property transaction is amongst the fastest in the U.K. Our Lawyers have the best resources available to ensure that they provide a consistent and efficient service, every time.

Statutory Disbursements

Land Registry Search Fees
This search is undertaken by your Property Lawyer to protect your interests between completion
and registration at the Land Registry.

Bankruptcy Search Fees
This search is undertaken by your Property Lawyer in accordance with your mortgage offer.

The Search Bundle
This is required by your mortgage Lender and includes, the Local Authority Search, Water and
Drainage and Environmental Search.

Land Registry Official Copies
These are copies of the title deeds held at the Land Registry. Disbursement costs may increase if
additional documents are required to facilitate your transaction.

Land Registry Registration Fee
On completion the transaction must be registered at the Land Registry.
This is charged by the Land Registry and will be paid directly to them on your behalf.

Stamp Duty Land Tax
This is a government tax payable on all transactions over £125,000. You will be entitled to claim
relief in the event that all purchasers are first time buyers, purchasing a property for £250,000 or
less provided that completion takes place between 25th March 2010 and 25th March 2012.
Your Property Lawyer will be able to provide you with further information in this respect

Please note that this Legal Cost Estimate must be read in conjunction with your Lawyers terms and conditions of instruction. Your Lawyer will endeavour to keep you informed of potential additional charges and disbursements as they arise. We will endeavour to keep the legal costs associated with your transaction to a minimum at all times.

The following narrative contains information in relation to potential additional costs and disbursements that may be levied by your Lawyer throughout the course of your transaction.

Additional Disbursements (if applicable)

Case Tracking Fee
Our clients enjoy the benefit of our online case tracking facility which is hosted by Movecontrol. This facility allows you to view the progress of your property transaction and correspond directly with your Property Lawyer, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Bank Telegraphic Transfer Fee
Bank charges will be levied in relation to each bank electronic transfer that is made in relation to your transaction.

Environmental Search Fee
An Enviro search will confirm whether the property is built on, or near, land which could now deemed to be contaminated land. The search will also confirm if any neighbouring land has any history of potentially contaminative use that may affect your enjoyment of the property. If the land is deemed to be contaminated you may be responsible for any clean up costs irrespective of whether the contamination was caused by a previous owner.

Water & Drainage Search
This will confirm whether the property is connected to the public water supply and sewerage systems.

Plan Search
A Plan Search provides essential planning and flooding information. Plan Search supports the homebuyer in making an informed decision by supplying quality information for the property and surrounding area, and provides peace of mind by helping to reveal any potential surprises around the corner, for example:

Plans to construct a Telecommunications mast
The opening of a local nightclub
The development of a supermarket or a factory nearby, affecting the current view from the property.

Further information regarding the legal terms of conveyancing can be found by visiting our glossary of terms.