Purchase conveyancing with best value guarantee
Legal Fees
Our competitive legal fees cover our lawyers’ time and expertise throughout your property purchase. Think of it as the labour charge for your entire transaction.
Basic legal fee
Varies by property value – competitive rates guaranteed
Mortgage transaction
Small additional fee for mortgaged purchases
Leasehold property
Extra fee for lease-related advice and checks
Shared ownership
Additional fee for complex shared ownership schemes
Disbursements
What are disbursements?
Think of them as the “parts” of your transaction – necessary expenses we pay on your behalf to complete your purchase properly.
These costs don’t vary much between solicitors and are largely outside our control, but we’ll always explain what you’re paying for.
Typical Disbursements Include:
Property searches, Stamp Duty Land Tax, Land Registry fees, bank transfers, and identity verification checks. We handle all payments directly to ensure your transaction runs smoothly.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
| Property Value Range | Stamp Duty Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | 0% |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 – £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 – £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Above £1,500,000 | 12% |
Example Calculation:
£295,000 Property
First £125,000: £0 (0% rate)
Next £125,000 (up to £250,000): £2,500 (2% rate)
Final £45,000 (up to £295,000): £2,250 (5% rate)
Total SDLT: £4,750
Property searches
Fixed Price Search Bundle £219 + VAT
Nationwide coverage including: Local Authority Search (CON29), Local Land Charges Search, Drainage & Water Search (CON29DW), Environmental Search.
🏗️ Planning & Development
Planned roads, developments, or changes that could affect your property
🌍 Environmental Risks
Historical land use, contamination, flooding, or radon gas risks
⛏️ Mining History
Old mine workings that could cause subsidence (additional search if needed)
🚄 HS2 Route
Whether the new railway line affects your property (additional search if needed)
💧 Drainage & Utilities
Water supply, sewerage, and drainage information
⛪ Chancel Repair
Whether you might be liable for church repairs (relevant near historic churches)
⚠️ Why Searches Are Essential
Under “caveat emptor” (buyer beware), once contracts exchange, any problems become your responsibility. Searches protect you from expensive surprises later.
Additional checks
Verification steps required by law:
- Identity Verification
Small fee to verify your identity – a legal requirement to prevent money laundering. - Bankruptcy Search
£2 per name to check with the Official Receiver that no party is bankrupt. - Land Registry OS1 Search
Ensures no changes have been made to the property register since we obtained your documents.
Leasehold extras
Leasehold properties involve additional costs:
- Management Company Fees
Information about service charges, ground rent, and maintenance obligations. - Additional Land Registry Charges
Extra registration fees for leasehold transactions. - Notice Fees & Certificates
Fees charged by landlords or agents for providing necessary documentation.
Get your purchase conveyancing quote today
If you want to go further with your purchase conveyancing quote, or even if there is any aspect of your quote you’re not sure about, please don’t hesitate to get in touch – we’re always happy to help, and we’re only a phone call or email away! Call us now on 08000 387 007