Conveyancing Fees

Conveyancing Fees Explained

We believe in complete transparency. From the outset, we will clearly explain:

• How we calculate our fees

• The likely costs involved in handling your transaction

• Any additional charges that may arise during the process

• Any costs you may recover from, or need to pay to, the other party

Our aim is to ensure you understand every element of your conveyancing costs so there are no surprises at any stage of your transaction.

Conveyancing Charges

Below is the standard process we follow to complete the purchase of a residential property. Each step is handled with care, accuracy and efficiency to ensure a smooth transaction.

1. Initial Instructions & Preliminary Advice

• We take your instructions, confirm the details of your purchase and provide early guidance on the process and timescales.

2. Reviewing the Contract Pack

• Once we receive the contract paperwork from the seller’s conveyancer, we review all documents, including title information, property forms and supporting evidence.

3. Carrying Out Searches

• Upon receiving funds on account, we obtain the necessary searches (such as local authority, drainage and environmental searches) and review the results carefully.

4. Raising Enquiries

• We raise any required enquiries with the seller’s conveyancer to clarify issues, resolve concerns or obtain missing information.

5. Reporting to You

• We prepare a detailed report on all documents, search results and enquiries so you fully understand the property you are purchasing.

6. Signing the Contract

• We send you the final contract for signature once all checks are complete and you are ready to proceed.

7. Agreeing a Completion Date

• We liaise with all parties to agree a suitable completion date — the day you legally become the owner.

8. Exchanging Contracts

• Once contracts are exchanged, the transaction becomes legally binding. We notify you immediately when this happens.

9. Preparing for Completion

• We advise you of the final balance required for completion, including fees, taxes and remaining purchase funds.

10. Completion Day

• We complete your purchase, transfer the funds and you collect the keys to your new home.

11. Post‑Completion Work

• We handle all post‑completion requirements, including:

• Paying Stamp Duty Land Tax

• Registering your ownership with HM Land Registry

• Sending you the title deeds once registration is complete

*  Land Registry Fee is payable on the registration of an application to amend the Title Register held at HM Land Registry. Please click on the following link to calculate the fee payable: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees

**  HMRC stamp duty land tax for residential properties https://www.gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/residential-property-rates

Additional Information About Fees

Please note that the fees quoted are based on all documents and communications being sent to you electronically.

Leasehold Properties – Additional Work Included

If you are purchasing a leasehold property, additional steps are required due to the nature of leasehold ownership. As part of our service, we will:

• Review the Lease and advise you on its terms

• Report on any additional costs payable to the Landlord, Managing Agents or Management Company

• Advise you on service charges and ground rent under the Lease

• Make enquiries (via the seller’s conveyancer) with the Landlord/Managing Agents/Management Company regarding:

  • Building management arrangements

  • Communal areas

  • Any restrictions or obligations affecting the property

If You Are Buying With a Mortgage

If your purchase is supported by a mortgage, additional fees may apply for the following services:

• Checking that your finances are in place to fund the purchase

• Liaising with your Lender or the Lender’s Solicitor

• Reviewing and reporting on the conditions of your mortgage offer

Additional Disbursements for Leasehold Properties

Leasehold transactions often involve extra charges payable to the Landlord, Managing Agents or Management Company. These vary depending on the Lease and the specific property.

Typical disbursements include:

Notice of Transfer / Notice of Charge

• Most Landlords require formal notice of your purchase or mortgage.

• Typical cost: £150–£300 + VAT per notice.

Deed of Covenant

• Some Leases require you to enter into a Deed of Covenant with the Landlord or Management Company.

• Typical cost: £100–£400 + VAT.

Certificate of Compliance

• Often required to satisfy a restriction on the title.

• Typical cost: £50–£350 + VAT.

These costs can vary significantly depending on the property. We will provide accurate figures once we have reviewed the Lease and received replies from the relevant parties.

Average Timescales

The conveyancing process depends on several factors, including the number of parties in the chain and the complexity of the transaction.

Typical timescales:

• 6–8 weeks to exchange contracts

• +2 weeks to complete (subject to agreement by all parties)

However:

• A first‑time buyer purchasing a new build with a mortgage in principle may exchange in as little as 4 weeks

• A leasehold purchase requiring a lease extension may take 2–6 months

• Additional charges may apply in extended or complex cases

Referral Fees

Where applicable, the average referral fee paid is £150.

Speak to Our Conveyancing Solicitors

For clear, transparent advice on your conveyancing costs and the process ahead, speak in confidence with our solicitors in Chadwell Heath, Romford, the London Borough of Redbridge and Barking & Dagenham by calling 0208 548 9402 or emailing admin@robinsonravani.com.

Contact Us

Whether you have questions or wish to instruct a solicitor, you can speak in confidence to a member of our legal team for clear, professional and trusted advice.

Please get in touch so we can understand your needs, assess your situation and determine the most effective way to approach your legal matter with clarity and care.

You can request a call back at any time, and one of our experienced solicitors will contact you directly to provide the guidance and support you require.

Residential Conveyancing Services We Provide

• Buying a Property

• Selling a Property

• Re-Mortgaging

• Legal Advice For Landlords

• Equity Release

• Lease Extensions

• Shared Ownership

• Transfer of Equity

• Buy-To-Let

• Property Licensing

• High Net Worth Conveyancing

• Mortgagee Repossession Sales

• Secured Debt Recoveries

• Unsecured Debt Recoveries

• Property Disputes

• Buying and Selling Freehold and Leasehold Properties

• Contracts and Transfer Deeds

• Deed of Trust

• Auction Sales and Purchases

• Auction Contracts

• Auction Legal Packs

• Leases

• Lease Extension and Enfranchisement

• Licence To Occupy

• Surrenders and Termination of Leases

• Variation of Leases

• New Build Construction

• Options, Pre-Emptions and Overage

• Rights of Way and Other Rights Over Land

• Restrictive Covenants

• Land Registration

• Searches

• Title Issues

Services We Provide

• Buying and Selling Property

• Disputes and Resolutions

• Commercial Property

• Power of Attorney

• Will’s, Probate and Trusts

• Immigration

• Property Litigation

• Business and Corporate Law

• Divorce and Child Contact

• Family Law