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Conveyancing Services
*Unregistered land – if the property is not registered with the Land Registry then there will be an additional charge of £100 plus VAT (£120) for each affected transaction.
* If the property is subject to a Mortgage then there may be additional fees which will be confirmed prior to accepting instructions.
| Nature of Transaction | Value/Price Agreed | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| House Sale | Up to £250,000 | £695 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| House Sale | £250,000 to £500,000 | £750 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| House Purchase | Up to £250,000 | £750 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| House Purchase | £250,000 to £500,000 | £750 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Flat Sale | Up to £250,000 | £850 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Flat Purchase | Up to £250,000 | £895 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Right to Buy House | Up to £250,000 | £675 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Right to Buy Flat | Up to £250,000 | £855 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Transfer of Equity | Up to £500,000 | £550 plus VAT and Disbursements |
**For properties with a value/sale/purchase price in excess of £500,000.00 please ask for a bespoke quote.
Disbursements
The following is a list of usual disbursements associated with most conveyancing transactions
| Sale HM Land Registry; Official Copy Documents (i.e. Title Register, Plan, Copy Title Documents) | £3.00 per item (no VAT) |
|---|---|
| CHAPS Fee (electronic Bank Transfer) | £21.00 plus VAT at the prevailing rate at the time of the transaction |
| Purchase/New Lease Property Searches | £200.00 (approximately) plus VAT at the prevailing rate at the time of the transaction |
| HM Land Registry Bankruptcy/Land Charges Search | £2.00 per name searched (No VAT) |
| Official Search with Priority | £3.00 (No VAT) |
| Registration Fee: | Variable. Please click here for the HM Land Registry Calculator. |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax: | Variable. Please click here for the SDLT Calculator. |
| CHAPS Fee (electronic Bank Transfer): | £21.00 plus VAT at the prevailing rate at the time of the transaction |
There may be other disbursements that become apparent as the transaction progresses, i.e. Notice Fees payable to the Ground Rent Collector, Management Pack Fees etc. and we would notify you of these as and when we become aware of the same.
Other Associated Services
| Nature of Transaction | Value/Price Agreed | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Severance of Joint Tenancy | n/a | £100 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Declaration of Trust/Solvency | n/a | £100 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| Help to Buy ISA | n/a | £50 plus VAT |
Wills
| Nature of Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| Single Basic Will | £150 plus VAT |
| Couples Basic Will | £225 plus VAT |
Lasting Powers of Attorney
Single Person
| Nature of Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 x Lasting Power of Attorney | £350 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| 2 x Lasting Powers of Attorney | £400 plus VAT and Disbursements |
Couples
| Nature of Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| 1 x Lasting Power of Attorney each | £400 plus VAT and Disbursements |
| 2 x Lasting Powers of Attorney each | £650 plus VAT and Disbursements |
Disbursements
Office of the Public Guardian; registration fee £82 per Lasting Power of Attorney (no VAT)
Probate
Fixed Fee based on 1% of the gross value of the Estate (subject to a minimum charge of £750.00) plus VAT and Disbursements.
*If we are appointed as Executors and act in the role of Personal Representatives, in addition to the base fee of 1% of the gross value of the Estate, additional fees for the actual work carried out will be charged on the following basis:-
| Nature of Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| Routine Letters/Emails Written: | £20 per item plus VAT |
| Routine Telephone Calls Made/Received: | £20 per item plus VAT |
| Non-Routine Letters/Emails Written, Telephone Calls Made/Received, Preparation, Attendances, and general work carried out in Dealing with the administration of the Estate: | £200 per item plus VAT |
Disbursements
| HMCTS | Probate Application Fee£155.00 plus £1.00 per official copy (No VAT) |
|---|---|
| HMSO | S27 Notice Fee London Gazette Notice: £73.20 plus VAT at the prevailing rate at the time of the transaction |
| Local Newspaper Notice | £215.00 plus VAT at the prevailing rate at the time of the transaction |
Personal Injury
We offer a No Win No Fee Service.|
This would be discussed with you in detail at our initial interview.
Civil Litigation and General Matters
| Nature of Transaction | Fees |
|---|---|
| Routine Letters/Emails Written: | £20 per item plus VAT |
| Routine Telephone Calls Made/Received: | £20 per item plus VAT |
| Non-Routine Letters/Emails Written, Telephone Calls Made/Received, Preparation, Attendances, and general work carried out in Dealing with the administration of the Estate: | £200 per item plus VAT |
All of our charges are subject to VAT at the rates applicable at the relevant time.
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Meet the team
NIGEL GLASSEY
Partner
Nigel qualified as a Solicitor in March 1969 and has a wealth of knowledge and experience in all aspects of conveyancing transactions, including both residential and commercial Leases.
In 2019 Nigel received congratulations from the President of The Law Society on completing 50 continuous years in private practice.
SHERYL STEVENSON
Partner
Sheryl started her legal career as an Office Junior in 1989.
Having been promoted to a Conveyancing Assistant, she studied for a Law Degree on a part time basis and qualified as a Solicitor in January 2002.
Prior to becoming Nigel’s business partner in 2010, they had worked together at another firm.
HELEN STEWART
Conveyancing Paralegal
Helen carries out most of the day to day conduct on our cases and is generally the first point of contact.
Although Helen is not legally qualified, she has over twenty years’ of conveyancing experience and all work is carried out under the direct supervision of one of our partners.