Residential Conveyancing Fees
Residential Conveyancing Fees
Whether you are are buying or selling a property, using Harold G Walker Solicitors for your conveyancing puts you in very safe hands. Due to the very nature of property transactions, conveyancing fees will need to reflect the particular requirements of your sale or purchase. You may be purchasing a new-build freehold property or you could be dealing with a listed building, which in itself may have additional unknown complexities.
Because of these variations, a reliable estimate for your conveyancing fees will be confirmed once details of your intended transaction have been received. Fees for conveyancing are detailed below, however, in the event of your transaction having any unexpected complications, you will be informed immediately. Your Lawyer/Solicitor will fully discuss the potential consequences with you before any additional charges are incurred.
Specialist services available from Harold G Walker include:
- Buying a Property
- Selling a Property
- Re-mortgaging
- Trust Deeds
- Transfer of Equity
- Lease Extensions
- Shared Ownership
- Equity Release
Where is the added value in using Harold G Walker?
- Your friendly and approachable local firm of solicitors
- Available to talk face-to-face
- Available to have direct contact with your Lawyer/Solicitor
- You will only be working with Fully Qualified staff
- Fully regulated by SRA (Solicitors Regulation Authority)
- Accredited by The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS)
- You will be provided with a first-class, one-stop conveyancing service
- Designated one-key person for continuity of service
- We are on all major Lender’s Panels so can act for you if you are taking out a mortgage
- Member of the Government’s Help to Buy scheme
Please see the following details relating to Purchase Fees:
Purchase Fees
Harold G Walker’s purchase fees can range from a starting price of £1,600 plus £320 VAT (total £1,920) up to £5,000 plus £1,000 VAT (£6,000), for more complicated or high-value transactions. Since these figures vary so greatly, an individual cost estimate will be provided to you before any work is undertaken on your behalf.
For a property-specific, no-obligation quotation, please contact us with an email inquiry or call 01202 881454. One of the conveyancing team will be happy to assist with your requirements.
The fee scale above includes the cost of the legal work involved in bringing your purchase to a conclusion. Harold G Walker does not charge an extra fee for acting with a mortgage company should you require a mortgage.
There are always other charges and disbursements involved with conveyancing, such as search fees and Land Registry fees. Please see listed below, the anticipated charges to help you get a better picture of the total cost of your conveyancing. Please note that your stamp duty will need to be calculated separately and is based on your individual circumstances. Additional information will be required from you in order to calculate this. However, here is a useful calculator to assist you at this time.
In some circumstances, you may require a Trust Deed. For further information on Trust Deeds, please contact us and a member of the conveyancing team will be able to advise you of the relevance and costs involved.
Freehold Purchase - Extra Charges & Disbursements
Estimated additional charges and disbursements, likely to be incurred: –
| Search fees (Local, Drainage and Environmental & depending on where the property is located) | From £220 inc VAT (£183.33 ex. VAT) – to £350 inc VAT ( £291.66 ex. VAT) |
| Chancel repair indemnity policy | £15.79 |
| Land Charges Priority Search | £3.00 |
| Bankruptcy search | £2.00 (per purchaser) |
| Anti Money Laundering checks | £4.50 inc VAT (£3.75 ex. VAT) / per purchaser/contributor |
| Lawyer checker fee | £14.40 inc. VAT ( £12.00 ex. VAT ) |
The Land Registry fee for registration depends on the value of the property. Please use this link to check your fee | £95.00 (Subject to property value) |
| HGW’s Profit charges: | |
| HGW’s Telegraphic Transfer fee | £42 inc. VAT ( £35 ex. VAT ) each |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax completion form | £100 + £20 VAT |
Leasehold Purchase - Extra Charges & Disbursements
Leasehold purchase – likely estimated additional charges and disbursements: –
| Search fees (Local, Drainage and Environmental & depending on where the property is located) | From £220 inc VAT (£183.33 ex VAT) to £350 inc VAT (£291.66 ex VAT) |
| Chancel repair indemnity policy | £15.79 |
| Land Charges Priority Search | £3.00 |
| Bankruptcy search | £2.00 (per purchaser) |
| Anti Money Laundering checks | £4.50 inc VAT (£3.75 ex VAT) / per purchaser/contributor |
| Lawyer checker fee | £14.40 inc VAT (£12 ex VAT) |
| Landlord’s registration and Deed of Covenant fee (estimated) | £150.00 – £250.00 |
The Land Registry fee for registration depends on the value of the property. Please use this link to check your fee | £95.00 (Subject to property value) |
| HGW’s Profit charges: | |
| HGW’s Telegraphic Transfer fee | £42 inc VAT (£35 ex VAT) each |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax completion form | £100 + £20 VAT |
Please see the following details relating to Selling Fees:
Selling Fees
Harold G Walker’s conveyancing fees for a sale can range from a starting price of £1,400 plus £280 VAT (total £1,680) up to £4,000 plus £800 VAT (total £4,800), for more complicated or high-value transactions. Since these figures vary so greatly, an individual cost estimate will be provided to you before any work is undertaken on your behalf.
For a property-specific, no-obligation quotation, please contact us with an email enquiry or call 01202 881454. One of the conveyancing team will be happy to assist with your requirements.
The fee scale above includes the cost of the legal undertaking to bring your sale to a conclusion. This does not include the other fees and necessary disbursements you are likely to incur, however, please see below for an estimate of these extra costs: –
Freehold Sale - Extra Charges & Disbursements
Estimated additional charges and disbursements, likely to be incurred: –
| Land Registry Office Copy Entries (Title Deeds) | £6.00 |
| Anti Money Laundering checks | £4.50 inc VAT (£3.75 ex. VAT) / per seller |
| HGW’s Profit charges: | |
| Telegraphic Transfer fee for redeeming a mortgage | £42.00 inc. VAT (£35 ex. VAT) |
Leasehold Sale - Extra Charges & Disbursements
Estimated additional charges and disbursements, likely to be incurred: –
| Land Registry Official Copies | £15.00 |
| Anti-Money Laundering Check | £4.50 inc. VAT (£3.75 ex. VAT) / per seller |
| Estimated Management Information Pack fee (payable to landlord/freeholder/ management company) | £300.00 |
| HGW’s Profit charges: | |
| Telegraphic Transfer fee for redeeming a mortgage | £42.00 inc VAT (£35 ex. VAT) |
Please see details below relating to Remortgage Fees:
Remortgage Fees
Harold G Walker’s conveyancing fees for a remortgage are from £700 plus £140 VAT (£840). For more complicated transactions, this fee may be higher, however, you will always be given an individual cost estimate before any work is undertaken on your behalf.
For a property-specific, no-obligation quotation, please contact us with an email inquiry or call 01202 881454. One of the conveyancing team will be happy to assist with your requirements.
The fee scale above includes the cost of us undertaking the legal work to complete your remortgage. This does not include the other fees and necessary disbursements you are likely to incur, however, please see below for an estimate of these extra costs: –
Remortgage - Extra Charges & Disbursements
Estimated additional charges and disbursements, likely to be incurred: –
| Land Registry Office Copy Entries (Title Deeds) | £6.00 |
| Anti Money Laundering checks | £4.50 inc VAT (£3.75 ex. VAT) / per seller |
| Estimated Search Indemnity Insurance (your lender may require full searches which would cost more) | £40.00 |
Land Registry fee for registration depending on the value of the property. Please use this link to check your fee | £60.00 (Subject to property value) |
| HGW Profit charges: | |
| Telegraphic Transfer fee for redeeming a mortgage | £42.00 inc VAT (£35 ex. VAT) |
For specific quotes and cost estimates for your conveyancing fees, please complete the following details to assist the Conveyancing team with your enquiry:
For further information please contact a member of our Conveyancing team.
Conveyancing fees and associated costs will be taken on completion of the instruction with Harold G Walker Solicitors.
Abortive costs will be taken for work carried out to date or upon completion of the outstanding matter.
