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Residential Property Fees

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Residential Conveyancing Fees

The costs involved in conveyancing can vary dependent on a number of factors, for example the type of property, value, and whether or not the property is already registered at HM Land Registry or not.

 

The costs can be broken down into the fees that we charge, and then disbursements.  In addition there may be bank transfer fees and fees for completing forms on your behalf,  Details of all these are made below.

Residential Purchase

Typically, our fees will range from £600 inclusive of VAT plus disbursements up to around £2,040 inclusive of VAT.

 

For example, a purchase of an empty freehold registered property of around £100,000, our costs would be £600 inclusive of VAT, plus the additional charges and disbursements set out below. Whereas a purchase of an unregistered property or a leasehold property for £2m would be £2,040 inclusive of VAT.  Typically, fees are slightly higher for new build properties, unregistered properties and leasehold properties.

 

We are happy to give you a personalised estimate by phone or email – please get in touch.

 

Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home or investment, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales.

 

In order to give you an indication of the costs, we can set out the likely costs on a purchase transaction.  These are based on the Land Registry’s data on an average price of a property in the UK, £230,000:

 

  • Legal Fee: £720 inclusive of VAT
  • Search fees: £265 approximately – there being slight variations in fees charged by some local authorities compared to others – we can give you an exact figure in a personalised estimate
  • HM Land Registry fee: £135 if the property is already registered at HM Land Registry as an online submission discount is available.  The fee would payable to Land Registry is £270 if the property is currently unregistered.
  • Electronic money transfer fee: £30 inclusive of VAT
  • Completion of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Return: £84 inclusive of VAT
  • Land Registry Priority Search: £3 (per title)
  • Bankruptcy Search: £2 (per person)

 

Estimated total: £1,241

 

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.

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How long will my house purchase take?

How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move in to your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 6-10 weeks from receipt of contract and mortgage paperwork (if applicable), but can often be quicker.

 

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first time buyer, purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 4-6 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 8 to 10 weeks. In such, a situation additional charges would apply.

Stages of the Process

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances. However, we have set out the key stages below:

  • Take your instructions and give you initial advice
  • Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed
  • Receive and advise on contract documents
  • Carry out searches
  • Obtain further planning documentation if required
  • Make any necessary enquiries of seller’s solicitor
  • Give you advice on all documents and information received
  • Go through conditions of mortgage offer with you
  • Send final contract to you for signature
  • Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
  • Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
  • Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
  • Complete purchase
  • Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
  • Deal with application for registration at Land Registry

This is not a binding estimate or quote.

 

Fees are based on individuals purchasing single freehold residential property, with or without lending.

 

If property is being purchased by a company rather than an individual then please contact us for a personalised estimate.

 

If you are borrowing any money from family/friends, then we will need to prepare additional documentation and check additional ID documents, then there will be an additional £120 inclusive of VAT payable.

 

If the purchase is an auction purchase or there is bridging finance involved, there will be an additional £240 inclusive of  VAT payable.

Residential Sale

Typically, our fees will range from £600 inclusive of VAT plus disbursements up to around £1,800 inclusive of  VAT.

 

For example, a sale of an empty freehold registered property of around £100,000, our costs would be £600 inclusive of VAT, plus the additional charges and disbursements set out below. Whereas a purchase of an unregistered property or a leasehold property for £2m would be £1,800 inclusive of VAT.  Typically, fees are slightly higher for unregistered properties and leasehold properties.

 

We are happy to give you a personalised estimate by phone or email – please get in touch.

 

Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the sale of your property.

 

In order to give you an indication of the costs, we can set out the likely costs on a sale transaction.  These are based on the Land Registry’s data on an average price of a property in the UK, £230,000:

  • Legal Fee: £720 inclusive of VAT
  • Obtaining copy documents from Land Registry: £6 per title (and £3 per document for any further documents that are required)
  • Electronic money transfer fee: £30 inclusive of VAT

 

Estimated total: £756

 

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.

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How long will my house sale take?

The length of time a sale transaction depends on a number of factors.  The average process takes between 6-10 weeks from issuing of contract and mortgage paperwork (if applicable), but can often be quicker.

 

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are selling to a first time buyer,  and a mortgage has been agreed, it could take 4-6 weeks. However, if you are selling a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 8 to 10 weeks. In such, a situation additional charges would apply.

The precise stages of a sale include:
  • Take your instructions and give you initial advice
  • Obtain ID and deeds from you
  • Draft Contract papers and send to buyer’s solicitors
  • Receive enquiries from buyer’s solicitors
  • Obtain further information from you and reply to enquiries
  • Obtain redemption statement from your mortgage lender (if any)
  • Send final contract to you for signature
  • Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
  • Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
  • Receive money from buyer’s solicitors and complete sale
  • Pay off mortgage lender
  • Pay estate agents
  • Pay balance to you

 

This is not a binding estimate or quote.

 

Fees are based on individuals selling a single freehold residential property, with or without lending.

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Mann & Co are one of the leading solicitors’ firms operating in Birmingham and nationwide. A high polished operation where one can expect meticulously prepared briefs and a consistent attention to detail. Led by Ranbir Mann, the criminal team are at the forefront of modern legal developments whilst at the same time maintaining the qualities and conscientiousness of the good old-fashioned solicitor where the client and the case always comes first. Clients inevitably feel confident and reassured in their hands, as they should be. Invariably both tenacious and relentless in pursuit of the best case scenario for each defendant they represent. At every level of criminal cases, including the most serious allegations of financial fraud and complex criminal conspiracies, this a go to firm for those looking for the highest standards of service.

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