Conveyancing fees freehold and leasehold sale

Our fees cover the work* required to complete the sale of your property, including dealing with the repayment of any mortgages that you have on your property.

The precise stages involved in the sale of a residential freehold or leasehold property vary according to the circumstances. However, the list below highlights the main stages which may be included in our work:

Take your instructions and give you initial advice

• Prepare and submit contract documents
• Obtain planning documentation if required
• Answer enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitor
• Give you advice on documents and information received
• Arrange for final contract and other relevant documents to be signed by you
• Approve draft Transfer deed
• Agree completion date (date from which you will cease to own the property)
• Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
• Obtain mortgage repayment figures (if applicable)
• Complete sale
• Repay any existing mortgage
• Account to you for net sale proceeds

Estimated Fees

Our fees are based on the value of the property to be sold. 

Our standard legal fees range from £1,050 to £2,100 plus VAT at 20% for property sale values from £60,000 to £1million.   All other applicable disbursements** will be at the values set out in the example below.

As an example, our fees and disbursements ** for a £180k freehold sale are as set out below:

Unlike some firms we do not charge an additional legal fee for dealing with your mortgage.  We also do not pay referral fees to estate agents or third parties.

That said, there may be instances where considerable further legal work may be needed once we have inspected the title.  If it is not a straightforward freehold sale, further fees as below will be charged:

• Leasehold- £450 + VAT (£540 in total)
• Transfer of part – £250 + VAT (£300 in total)
• Help to Buy Redemption- £160 + VAT (£192 in total)

 Please also note that if the property is leasehold a further legal fee of £450 + VAT (£540 in total) will be charged for the extra work involved in dealing with the leasehold aspect.

* The above estimated fees are given on the basis that the following points apply;

1. 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
2. this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease (if leasehold)
3. the transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complications arise
4. all parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
5. no indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.

^**  What are Disbursements?

Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as H M Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.

How long will my house sale take?

From accepting your buyers’ offer to your house sale going through will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 6-12 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.