Freehold Sale
We are members of the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) and carry out the legal work in accordance with the Law Society Conveyancing Protocol. Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the sale of your property.
Conveyancing Fees
| Legal Service | Lowest Fee | Highest fee |
|---|---|---|
| Acting on your behalf | £600.00 | £1,500.00 |
| Dealing with redemption of your mortgage | £150.00 | £300.00 |
| Electronic money transfer fee | £50.00 | £100.00 |
| ID and AML check fee | £25.00 | £50.00 |
| Postage Fee | £25.00 | £25.00 |
| Estimated total fees (inc VAT) |
£1,020.00 | £2,370.00 |
| Estimated Total VAT | £170.00 | £395.00 |
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
Land Registry
We have to provide the buyer’s solicitor with up to date official copies of the registers of title, title plan and any other title documents. You can see the Land Registry fee for these by visiting the Land Registry website.
Estimated total £15.00
How Long Will It Take?
From your offer being accepted until you can move in will depend on a number of factors, however, the average is between 10-12 weeks.
The speed depends on the number of parties in the chain.
For example, if you’re a first time buyer with a mortgage in principle, purchasing a chain-free freehold property, it could take 4-6 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property requiring a lease extension, it can take between 4 and 6 months. In this situation additional charges would apply.
Process Stages
Fee Assumptions
The fee quoted above assumes that:
- Your matter is a standard transaction, that no unforeseen complications arise, for example: a defect in title which requires remedying prior to exchange, or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction
- Your matter is the assignment of an existing lease, not the grant of a new lease
- Your transaction is concluded in a timely manner without complications
- All parties to the transaction are co-operative, there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation
- No indemnity policies are required
- Additional fees and disbursements may apply if indemnity policies are required.
Our fee for arranging an indemnity policy is between £75.00 – £150.00 +VAT. This is in addition to the premium payable to the insurance company for the policy.
Barnes and Partners is a large firm with many offices in different locations. Our specialist residential conveyancing have over 40 years combined experience.
We offer a personal service, and, in most cases you will be dealing with a single partner, solicitor, or conveyancer, throughout the transaction.
The fees can vary depending on which office location you are using and the level of experience of the person acting for you. Visit the team members Page.
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