Conveyancing Fees (Sale)

Sale of a Freehold or Leasehold Residential Property

Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the sale of your home, including dealing with enquiries and redeeming any charge on your property, if necessary, out of the sale proceeds.

Our fees are calculated based on the value of the property you wish to sell.  However, please note that the fee stated below assumes that it is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction/

Our standard fees could increase if the transaction involves any of the above factors.  

Conveyancing fees

Price Range                        Our Fees      VAT     Total

Under £200,000                  £1,200           £240   £1,440

£200,001 - £300,000          £1,400           £280   £1,680

£300,001 - £400,000          £1,600           £320   £1,920

£400,001 - £600,000          £1,800           £360   £2,160

£600,001 - £800,000          £2,000           £400   £2,400

£800,001 - £1m                   £2,300           £460   £2,760

£1million+      Fees to be agreed with you       

Electronic money transfer fee £20 plus VAT   

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.

Typical Disbursements

Description                                                  Cost               VAT                Total

Office Copy Entries                                    £8.50             £1.70             £10.20

Bank Transfer Fee                                     £20.00           £4.00             £24.00

ID & AML Search (per person)                  £20.00           £4.00             £24.00

These fees may be subject to change. Additional disbursements may be required dependent upon the circumstances of your transaction. 

How long will my house sale take?

How long it will take from accepting until completion of the sale of your house will depend on a number of factors.  The average process takes between 8 to 12 weeks.

If any of the following factors apply, or there are other factors that we need to take into account, then it may increase the time by a further 4-6 weeks. 

  • The number of parties in the chain
  • Whether your purchaser has an offer of a mortgage in place

Stages of the process

The precise stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances.  However, below are some key stages:

  • Take your instructions and give you initial advice
  • Prepare and forward contract documents to the buyers solicitors
  • Assist in any enquiries raised by the buyer’s solicitors
  • Give you advice on all documents and information received
  • Send final contract to you for signature
  • Agree completion date (date that you sell the property)
  • Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
  • Ascertain the extent of monies required to redeem any mortgage and pay estate agents
  • Complete sale
  • Redeem mortgage, if necessary, and pay and agent fees
  • Account to you for the net proceeds of sale

Please note:

All the fees above may be subject to change.

VAT has been added to the above fees at the applicable rate, which is currently 20%.

Where VAT is payable upon disbursements, a similar rate will apply.

These fees may be subject to change

We do not undertake tax advice.

Our fees assumes:

a. this is a standard transaction and that no unforeseen matters arise including for example (but not limited to) a defect in title which requires remedying prior to completion or the preparation of additional documents ancillary to the main transaction

b. in leasehold sales that this is the assignment of an existing lease and is not the grant of a new lease

c. the transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complication arise

d. all parties to the transaction are co-operative and there is no unreasonable delay from third parties providing documentation

We would encourage any prospective client to contact us to discuss your individual needs and requirements. You can contact us here or telephone 01938 552727.

         

Testimonials

'Excellent service as always’

N. Bishop

'Louise has been more than a Solicitor to me – a confidant, listener, therapist, counsellor all rolled into one. Louise has got me through a very bitter financial resolution following my divorce. Louise supported me the whole way through and I will always be grateful for that'

B. Cooke

'Arwel could not have done more for us as first time buyers. He was patient, thorough and very responsive, even when our first house buying attempt fell through due to the sellers issues, he continued to work tirelessly to get us our amazing house, always very professional. Could not thank him enough and Gilbert Davies & Partners should be very proud to have him'

D. Smith

‘Extremely helpful would certainly use their services again’

J.Jacks

'Having both sold and purchased properties through Gilbert Davies, I could not have asked for a better service. Arwel was always at the end of the phone when needed and was visibly proactive at all stages of the transaction’

H. Jones

‘Very good service and able to liaise under difficult circumstances’ 

K.Yar

‘I have used Gilbert Davies Solicitors to act for me as I was getting divorced. Louise Harding and her staff took my case on and acted for me over approximately 3 years. I found Louise Harding to be prompt and efficient meeting all expected timelines. Her knowledge and sound advice was instrumental in getting fair results during a very difficult time for me and my children. I would be very happy to recommend Louise Harding and her Company to act for anyone who is in need of such services’

S. Burgoyne

‘Excellent’ 

L.Corfield

''Attentive. Quick to offer advice. No faff or snobbery. Very good group of laywers'

L. Willis

‘Amazing service. As a first time buyer nothing was too much trouble and they took the time to explain everything to me. Everything was dealt with really quickly and efficiently and prices were upfront and clear. Would highly recommend’

N. Owen

‘Extremely helpful would certainly use their services again'

J. Jacks

‘Gilbert Davies & Partners have been our solicitors for many years. During this time, they have handled all of our legal matters efficiently and in a timely manner. They are easy to deal with and are always available to speak to when we have legal queries we need answering. I would highly recommend them’

L. Hamer, Director - Quality Pipe Supports (QPS) Ltd

‘Very lovely staff, great advice and service’

D. Smith