Residential Conveyancing Pricing
Why Dutton Gregory
At Dutton Gregory, we understand that buying, selling or remortgaging a property is one of life's most significant financial decisions. Our experienced Residential Property team provides clear, practical advice and hands-on support throughout the process, helping to make your transaction as smooth and stress-free as possible.
Clients choose us because:
- We have a team of experienced property lawyers handling sales, purchases, remortgages, transfers of equity, lease extensions, shared ownership and buy-to-let matters.
- We offer clear and straightforward communication with no unnecessary legal jargon, keeping you informed every step of the way.
- A proactive approach, identifying potential issues early to help avoid delays and keep transactions on track.
- We hold the Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to quality and high standards of service in residential conveyancing.
- We offer independent advice, ensuring that your interests always come first.
Our promise is simple: friendly, reliable and honest legal advice, delivered by people who understand that property transactions are about more than just bricks and mortar – they are about helping you move forward with confidence.
Pricing Structure for Residential Conveyancing
Sale and Purchase (Freehold)
| Cost of Property | Average Conveyancing Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | £1,250.00 + VAT |
| £300,001 to £450,000 | £1,350.00 + VAT |
| £450,001 to £500,000 | £1,450.00 + VAT |
| £500,001 to £600,000 | £1,550.00 + VAT |
| £600,001 to £800,000 | £1,650.00 + VAT |
| £800,001 to £1,000,000 | £2,150.00 + VAT |
| £1,000,001 to £1,100,000 | £2,350.00 + VAT |
| £1,100,001 + | Price on enquiry |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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Sale and Purchase (Leasehold)
| Cost of Property | Average Conveyancing Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | £1,450.00 + VAT |
| £300,001 to £450,000 | £1,550.00 + VAT |
| £450,001 to £500,000 | £1,650.00 + VAT |
| £500,001 to £600,000 | £1,750.00 + VAT |
| £600,001 to £800,000 | £1,850.00 + VAT |
| £800,001 to £1,000,000 | £2,350.00 + VAT |
| £1,000,001 to £1,100,000 | £2,550.00 + VAT |
| £1,100,001 + | Price on enquiry |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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As the conveyancing of a leasehold property typically involves additional work and enquiries, our fees for leasehold transactions are different than those for freehold properties.
New Build Purchase
| Cost of Property | Average Conveyancing Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £600,000 | £1,495.00 + VAT |
| £600,001 + | £1,695.00 + VAT |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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Shared Ownership (Sale or Purchase)
| Cost of Property | Average Conveyancing Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £600,001 | £1,295.00 + VAT |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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Mortgage or Remortgage
| Not dependent on the mortgage value | £750.00 + VAT |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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What additional costs should I expect?
Additional sums may be payable depending on the individual circumstances of your transaction. This could include additional fees or disbursements. A disbursement is a payment that we may have to make on your behalf to a third party, for example paying the Land Registry the registration fee to register a property in your name.
The costs listed below are in addition to those shown above.
Sales
| Description | Sale – Freehold | Sale - Leasehold |
|---|---|---|
| ID Check (if we act for you on a sale and a purchase, we will only charge this once) (per check / person) | £30.00 + VAT | £30.00 + VAT |
| Land Registry Document Fee | £75.00 + VAT | £75.00 + VAT |
| CHAPS Fee (per transfer) | £45.00 + VAT | £45.00 + VAT |
| Obtaining Information Pack from management company (to be sent to the buyer’s conveyancers (FME1) if you are paying a company for estate/service charges. This will include information relating to the charges payable for the property) (Fee dependent on management company’s requirements) * | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Obtaining Information Pack from Landlord to be (sent to the buyer’s conveyancers (LPE1). This will include information relating to the ground rent and service charges payable, confirmation of any works to be carried out to the property, copies of accounts etc.) (Fee dependent on landlord’s requirements) * | Not Applicable | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Buildings Safety Act 2024 relevant properties | £1000.00 + VAT | |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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Purchases
| Description | Purchase – Freehold | Purchase - Leasehold |
|---|---|---|
| ID Check (if we act for you on a sale and a purchase, we will only charge this once) (per check / person) | £30.00 + VAT | £30.00 + VAT |
| Search pack (including Local Authority, Water/Drainage and Environmental Searches) | £325.00 + VAT | £325.00 + VAT |
| CHAPS fee (per transfer) | £45.00 + VAT | £45.00 + VAT |
| Land Registry Searches | £50.00 + VAT | £50.00 + VAT |
| Land Registry Fee | Dependent on purchase price | Dependent on purchase price |
| Notice of Transfer and Charge to be sent to the landlord (Fee dependant on landlord’s requirements) * | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Deed of Covenant Fee (if required) | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Licence to Assign (if required) (depending on landlord’s requirements) * | Not Applicable | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Certificate of Compliance Fee (if required) (Fee dependent on management company’s requirements) * | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Buildings Safety Act 2024 relevant properties | £1000.00 + VAT | |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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Re-mortgage
| Description | Purchase – Freehold | Purchase - Leasehold |
|---|---|---|
| ID Check (if we act for you on a sale and a purchase, we will only charge this once) (per check / person) | £30.00 + VAT | £30.00 + VAT |
| Land Registry Document Fee | £75.00 + VAT | £75.00 + VAT |
| CHAPS fee (per transfer) | £45.00 + VAT | £45.00 + VAT |
| Obtaining Information Pack from management company (to be sent to the buyer’s conveyancers (FME1) if you are paying a company for estate/service charges. This will include information relating to the charges payable for the property) (Fee dependent on management company’s requirements) * | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT | Not Applicable |
| Obtaining Information Pack from Landlord to be (sent to the buyer’s conveyancers (LPE1). This will include information relating to the ground rent and service charges payable, confirmation of any works to be carried out to the property, copies of accounts etc.) (Fee dependent on landlord’s requirements) * | Not Applicable | £50.00 + VAT to £300.00 + VAT |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Administration Fee – if involves a Transfer of Equity | £75.00 + VAT | £75.00 + VAT |
| * VAT will be charged at the prevailing rate at the time of invoicing. |
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These are estimated costs as they are set by the managing agent/freeholder/Landlord and can vary significantly from transaction to transaction. We will advise you of these costs when we have this information during the course of the transaction.
What is included in my cost?
The details of what will be included in the costs will depend on the type of work that you instruct us to carry out and the individual circumstances of your transaction. However, this may include:
- Taking your initial instructions with regards to the transaction
- Sending you the initial documents that we need you to complete and return to progress the transaction
- Checking your identification and carrying out checks with regards to where your funds are coming from if you are purchasing a property with a mortgage
- Preparing a draft contract in respect of the sale of a property
- Receiving a draft contract in respect of the purchase of a property and carrying out the necessary searches
- Responding to enquiries sent to us by the buyer’s solicitors on a sale
- Reviewing the legal title and search results and sending enquiries to the seller’s solicitors on a purchase
- Reporting to you on any mortgage you may be getting to assist with the purchase of a property and obtaining your signature to the mortgage documents
- Reporting to you on the property including the legal title and search results and sending you the contract to sign
- Exchanging contracts. This is when the contract is legally binding and the completion date (the day the property is sold if you are selling, or becomes yours if you are buying)
- Carrying out pre-completion land registry searches
- Completing the sale or purchase
- In respect of a purchase, registering the property in your name at HM Land Registry
How long will my matter take?
It is difficult to say at an early stage of a conveyancing transaction how long it is likely to take from the time you instruct us, to the time your sale completes or when you will be moving into your new property.
Each individual transaction is different and we will keep you informed of likely timeframes during the course of the transaction.
The average process can take between 8 – 12 weeks, but this can depend on a number of factors including the number of properties involved in the “chain” i.e. the sales and purchases that are connected and dependent on each other, how quickly other parties proceed, how long it will take for search results to be received, how long it will take for a mortgage offer to be issued etc.
If you are a first-time buyer, buying a new build property which has already been built, and you already have your mortgage finance in place, it could take less than the time period referred to above. However, if there are many parties in the chain, or there is a title defect that needs to be resolved, this could take longer that the time period referred to above.
What factors could make a case more complex?
There are various matters that may make a case more complex and therefore affect the final amount you may need to pay. This could include:
- Factors outside of the fixed fee quote provided. For example, if there is a defect in the title to the property which needs to be resolved before completion, or there are missing title documentation. This may include dealing with third parties outside of the usual conveyancing transaction
- Preparing additional documents during the transaction. This may include a deed to vary the terms of an existing title document.
- Needing to carry out additional checks with regards to receiving funds by way of a gift to assist with a purchase, including obtaining ID from the person gifting you money and checking the source of those funds.
- Receiving funds by way of a Help to Buy ISA or Lifetime ISA, including requesting the bonus or release of the funds as appropriate
- Needing to arrange an indemnity insurance policy, including sourcing the policy, dealing with any insurance provider’s requirements and arranging for the policy to be placed on risk.
- Substantial delays caused by third party issues, for example part of a conveyancing chain falling through
- The title to the property is not registered at HM Land Registry
- If you require advice or additional documentation relating to your ownership of the property, for example a Declaration of Trust or Co-habitation Agreement
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