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 | £900.00 | £190.00 |
| Thirdfort ID Search (per client) | £16.95 | £3.39 |
| Transfer Arrangement Fee (per transfer) | £35.00 | £7.00 |
| Bank Fee | £7.50 | £1.50 |
| Leasehold Fee (if required) | £300.00 | £60.00 |
| Bankruptcy Search Fee | £6.00 | £1.20 |
| Land Registry Search Fee | £7.00 | £1.40 |
| Searches (approximately) | £200.00 | – |
| Lawyer Checker | £18.00 | £3.60 |
| Mortgage Lender Portal Fee (if required) | £35.00 | £7.00 |
| Land Registry Fee | £150.00 | – |
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.
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, contact us with the details of your transaction so we may provide a bespoke quote specific for your circumstances.
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) (for English properties) or Land Transaction Tax (LTT) (for Welsh properties)
The amount of Tax that you pay on Completion depends on the purchase price of your property and how many properties/interest in properties each buyer will have at the end of the day of completion of the purchase.
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) collect SDLT and Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA) collect LTT.
We shall pay on completion to HMRC or WRA, as applicable, the Tax accordingly to our calculations. However, please note that it is your responsibility to ensure that the correct amount of tax is being paid. If you wish for clarity or have any queries on the level of Tax, you should consult with a Tax Expert/Adviser in advance of exchange of contracts. We would refer you to the following websites for the relevant calculators for Tax:
- HMRC (English Properties): gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/residential-property-rates or
- Welsh Revenue Authority (Welsh Properties): lttcalculator.wra.gov.wales
Land Registry Registration Fee
After completion of your purchase, we shall register your ownership and any mortgage at Land Registry.
The fee payable to Land Registry is applied on a sliding scale depending on the purchase price. Where the application is of a nature that can be submitted to Land Registry electronically, the fee will be reduced.
The reduced fee is in the range of £20.00 – £455.00 and we shall advise you more specifically one we have details of your matter.
Leasehold Properties
If your Property is leasehold, its Lease will set out whether any additional charges apply. These additional charges are due to the Freeholder and/or Management Company and are usually in the region of £300 – £500. This is not an exhaustive list and other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of the Lease for your Property.
Whilst we have provided an estimate of the costs, please note that they vary depending on the property and can be significantly less or significantly more than our estimates above. We shall provide you with clarity on these specific costs upon review of the Lease once received from the Seller’s Solicitors.
Be aware that Ground Rent and Service Charges will also be payable for the Property during your ownership as per the terms of the Lease. We shall confirm the costs of the same upon receipt of the Lease and Freeholder/Management Company Sale Pack.
How long will my property purchase take?
The length of time it will take from your offer being accepted until you collect the keys to the property, and move into your new house if applicable, will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes 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 requires a lease extension, there be a title defect, requirement of 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 purchase 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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