Residential Conveyancing Fees & Transparency
Clear, VAT-inclusive pricing in line with SRA Transparency Rules. We publish typical fees for buying, selling, remortgage, new build, leasehold and shared ownership — and explain what is included and what may not be included.
Many conveyancing firms advertise a headline fee and add charges once the work has started. We do not work that way. Your exact quote will be confirmed in writing before any work begins — and we will not start until you have agreed it.
Our Fees
Typical Legal Fees
The fees below are indicative. All fees shown are inclusive of VAT at 20%. Your exact written quote will be provided before any work commences. Fees may vary depending on the complexity of your individual matter.
Sale of Residential Property
| Service | Our Fee |
|---|---|
| Legal fee (up to £250,000) | From £1,020 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (£250,001–£500,000) | From £1,260 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (£500,001–£1,000,000) | From £1,620 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (over £1,000,000) | From £2,100 inclusive of VAT |
Purchase of Residential Property
| Service | Our Fee |
|---|---|
| Legal fee (up to £250,000) | From £1,140 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (£250,001–£500,000) | From £1,380 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (£500,001–£1,000,000) | From £1,740 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (over £1,000,000) | From £2,220 inclusive of VAT |
Remortgage
| Service | Our Fee |
|---|---|
| Legal fee | From £780 inclusive of VAT |
Transfer of Equity
| Service | Our Fee |
|---|---|
| Legal fee (no mortgage) | From £900 inclusive of VAT |
| Legal fee (with mortgage) | From £1,140 inclusive of VAT |
Disbursements (Additional Costs)
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties on your behalf. These are in addition to our legal fees and are not within our control. We will itemise all expected disbursements in your written quote before any work begins.
| Disbursement | Estimated Cost |
|---|---|
| Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) | Calculated on purchase price — use our stamp duty calculator for an instant estimate |
| Land Registry registration fee | Based on purchase price — see Land Registry fee scale |
| Search fees (local authority, drainage, environmental) | Typically £250–£400 |
| Electronic money transfer fee | £42 inclusive of VAT per transfer |
| Land Registry official copies | £3–£6 per document |
| Leasehold supplement (if applicable) | From £240 inclusive of VAT — we will explain this before you commit |
| New build supplement (if applicable) | From £240 inclusive of VAT — we will explain this before you commit |
| Shared ownership supplement (if applicable) | From £240 inclusive of VAT — we will explain this before you commit |
| Help to Buy / equity loan supplement (if applicable) | From £240 inclusive of VAT — we will explain this before you commit |
What is typically included
- Taking your instructions and advising on the transaction
- Reviewing title documents and raising enquiries
- Reviewing and reporting on the mortgage offer (if applicable)
- Exchanging contracts and completing the transaction
- Registering the title at Land Registry
- Submitting SDLT return (purchases)
What may not be included
- Leasehold supplement (if applicable)
- New build supplement (if applicable)
- Help to Buy / shared ownership supplement
- Dealing with defective title or missing documents
- Indemnity insurance premiums
- Additional work arising from complex title issues
We will explain any additional costs before you commit. Nothing is added without your agreement.
Who will handle your matter?
Your conveyancing matter will be handled by a qualified solicitor supervised by a senior partner. You will be informed of the fee earner assigned to your case at the outset. This is a solicitor-led service — you will have one point of contact throughout. You will not be passed between case handlers.
How long will it take?
A straightforward freehold sale or purchase typically takes 8–12 weeks. Leasehold transactions, new builds, or complex chains may take longer. We will provide a case-specific estimate and keep you updated throughout — proactively, not just when you ask.
No Completion, No Fee
In many cases, if your transaction does not complete, you will not be charged our legal fee. Disbursements already incurred (such as search fees) may still be payable. We will explain this before you commit.
Read our No Completion, No Fee policy →Specialist Transaction Supplements
Some transactions involve additional legal work beyond a standard purchase or sale. We charge a supplement for these — confirmed in writing before any work begins.
New Build
From £240 inclusive of VATDeveloper contract review, exchange deadline management, incentive disclosure, NHBC warranty review.
View New Build Conveyancing fees and services →Leasehold
From £240 inclusive of VATLease review, management pack, service charge and ground rent review, freeholder enquiries.
View Leasehold Conveyancing fees and services →Shared Ownership
From £240 inclusive of VATHousing association requirements, lease review, staircasing and resale — all handled by a solicitor.
View Shared Ownership Conveyancing fees →Help to Buy / Equity Loan
From £240 inclusive of VATHomes England consent, equity loan redemption, second charge discharge.
View Help to Buy Conveyancing fees →Calculate your Stamp Duty
Use our free stamp duty calculator to estimate your SDLT — includes first-time buyer relief and additional dwelling surcharge.
Get your personalised quote
Use our online quoting tool or speak directly to a conveyancing solicitor.