Price Transparency
In accordance with the Solicitors Regulation Authority transparency rules, we set out below our pricing information for commonly used legal services.
Residential Conveyancing
Below are our normal costs for freehold residential sales and purchases based on a standard freehold residential sale or purchase with or without mortgage and assuming that there is no need for additional title rectification or work to address material defects.
| Property Value | Freehold Sale | Leasehold Sale | Freehold Purchase | Leasehold Purchase |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £500k | £1,300 | £1,550 | £1,500 | £1,950 |
| £500,001 - £750k | £1,700 | £1,950 | £1,900 | £2,350 |
| £750k - £1M | £2,200 | £2,450 | £2,400 | £2,850 |
| Over £1M | Bespoke quote | Bespoke quote | Bespoke quote | Bespoke quote |
All fees are exclusive of VAT.
Occasionally some property matters do require additional work to be carried out and in such circumstances we will discuss this with you and the hourly rates of the person dealing with the work will be provided to you should this arise.
Additional Fees (plus VAT)
- Shared Ownership transactions: £500
- Auction Purchases: £450
- Auction Sales: £250
- Help to Buy Mortgage Redemption: £450
- Retirement Properties (sale): £350
- Retirement Properties (purchase): £450
- Unregistered property: minimum £300
Searches & Disbursements
Sales:
- Land Registry official copies: £7.00 plus VAT per document
- Bank transfer/CHAPS fee: £21.00 plus £4.20 VAT
Purchases:
- Standard search pack (Environmental, Local Authority, Water & Drainage): £265.80 including VAT
- Chancel Check: £26 plus VAT
- CHAPS Fee: £21.00 plus £4.20 VAT
- Panel Management fee: £36.00 plus £7.20 VAT
- Bankruptcy Search: £6.00 per person plus VAT
- Land Registry Search: £7.00 plus VAT
- Forms Fee: £5.00 plus VAT per form
- Additional CHAPS Payments: £25.20 inc VAT
Timescales
The average process takes between 6 to 12 weeks.
For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a new build freehold or leasehold property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 4 to 6 weeks.
However, if you are buying a leasehold property that, for instance, requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 2 and 3 months.
Key Personnel
- Anita Bushell: 01603 558 714
- Paul Hughes: 01502 532 345
- Michelle Fiorentinos: 01603 558 719
Probate & Estate Administration
| Charging basis | Typical range (+ VAT) |
|---|---|
| Fixed fee (straightforward estates) | £4,000 – £12,000 |
| Time-based charges (complex estates) | Approx. 1% – 3% of gross estate value |
The final fee depends on the number of assets, the number of beneficiaries and whether inheritance tax is payable.
Professional Executor Fees
- Main residence: 0.75% of value
- Remaining assets: 1.5% of gross value
Key Personnel
- Susannah Parr: 01603 558 711
- Georgia Wilkinson: 01603 558 703
- Luke Johnson: 01603 558 715