Our Fees
The table below sets out an estimate of our fees based on the average UK house price (£269,000).
| Service | Fee Estimate | plus VAT |
| Legal Fees | £850.00 | £170.00 |
| Bank Fee | £7.50 | £1.50 |
| Transfer Arrangement Fee (per transfer) | £35.00 | £7.00 |
| Thirdfort ID Search (per client) | £16.95 | £3.39 |
| Land Charges Search (if unregistered) | £6.00 | £1.20 |
| Office Copies (per document) | £6.00 | £1.20 |
| Search of Index Map | £8.00 | £1.60 |
| Leasehold Fee (if required) | £300.00 | £60.00 |
Fee quote
You can also use our fee quote tool by clicking here to obtain an estimated total cost of the transaction. VAT will be charged on our fees at the prevailing rate, currently 20%.
Discounts
We are pleased to offer discounted rates for members of the emergency services (Blue Light Legal) and to members of the Bakers Food and Allied Workers Union and Community Union.
Leasehold Properties
If your Property is leasehold, we will need to obtain from the Freeholder and/or Management Company their Sales pack which is required by the Buyer’s Solicitors in order to investigate title to the Property on their client’s behalf. The cost of each respective Sales Pack varies between different Freeholders and Management Companies however, can on average be £300.00 – £500.00 although can on occasion be significantly more or less. We shall advise you of this cost upon receiving confirmation from the Freeholder and/or Management Company at which point you will be asked to make payment to us on account of the same so we can request the pack.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Details of anticipated disbursements are set out in the table above. Whilst we have tried to include as many fees and disbursements as possible, please contact us with the details of your transaction so we may provide a bespoke quote specific for your circumstances.
How long will my house sale take?
The length of time it will take from your acceptance of the Buyer’s offer until completion of the sale will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 12-18 weeks.
It can be shorter or longer, depending on factors such as, but by no means exclusively, the number of parties in the chain and their respective circumstances, if the property is Leasehold or require a lease extension, there be a title defect, mortgage funding, surveys, searches, new builds. We shall endeavour to keep you apprised during the process.
Key stages of the process
Whilst the precise stages involved in a sale transaction can vary accordingly to the circumstances of each transaction, the key stages of the process are as follows:
Our Team
| Name | Title | Qualifications | Experience |
| Clare Touhig-Gamble | Head of Property | Chartered Legal Executive (admitted 2012) | Clare has worked exclusively within the field of conveyancing. She is the Head of Department and oversees the day-to-day operations of the team. All legal work requiring authorisation under the Legal Services Act 2007 is reviewed and approved by a qualified solicitor. This ensures that the firm maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance. Clare is supervised by Lisa Guscott, solicitor and Director with responsibility for the Property Team. |
| Mark Phillips | Associate | Chartered Legal Executive (admitted 2022) | Mark has worked exclusively in conveyancing & residential property for the last four years. All legal work requiring authorisation under the Legal Services Act 2007 is reviewed and approved by a qualified solicitor. This ensures that the firm maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance. Mark’s overall supervisor is Lisa Guscott, solicitor and Director with responsibility for the Property Team. |
| Sadia Mir | Trainee Solicitor | Trainee Solicitor | Sadia assists on all matter types. All legal work requiring authorisation under the Legal Services Act 2007 is reviewed and approved by a qualified solicitor. This ensures that the firm maintains the highest standards of professional conduct and regulatory compliance. Sadia’s overall supervisor is Lisa Guscott, solicitor and Director with responsibility for the Property Team. |
Supervisor
| Name | Title | Qualifications | Experience |
| Lisa Guscott | Supervising Director | Solicitor (admitted 2007) | Lisa Guscott is a Solicitor and Director. She is the Supervising Director of the Property Team. |
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