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Transparent Conveyancing Pricing
Expert Legal Support for Your Property Transaction
At Willett & Co Solicitors, we provide reliable, fixed-fee conveyancing services for residential property sales, purchases, and remortgages. Our experienced team delivers clear, timely legal advice throughout your transaction ensuring a smooth and stress-free process from start to finish.
🏡 What We Cover
Purchases (freehold, leasehold, new build, shared ownership)
Sales (registered and unregistered properties)
Remortgages and transfer of equity
Right to Buy and auction purchases
We’ll guide you through every stage, from pre-contract enquiries to post-completion registration, and keep you fully informed at all times.
🔍 Property Purchase Pricing
Key Steps Involved
Pre-Contract:
Completing client engagement formalities, including identity verification and initial funds on account.
Understanding your requirements and gathering details of the property.
Conducting essential property searches, including Local Authority, Environmental, Drainage, and Chancel checks.
Reviewing the seller’s legal title, deeds, sale documents, planning permissions, and building consents.
Negotiating the draft contract for sale.
Providing formal reports to you and your mortgage lender as required.
Exchange and Pre-Completion:
Securing the deposit payment.
Arranging the exchange of contracts and transferring the deposit to the seller.
Finalising the transfer documentation.
Requesting the release of mortgage funds.
Completing legal checks to ensure a smooth transaction.
Completion and Post-Completion:
Receiving and transferring the final balance of funds.
Paying Stamp Duty Land Tax and submitting the required return.
Registering your ownership and mortgage at the Land Registry.
Providing you and your lender with confirmation of registration and final title deeds.
Our conveyancing services are typically charged on a fixed fee basis, and we will provide an individual cost estimate before proceeding. Factors that influence the quote include:
Freehold or leasehold property
Mortgage involvement
New build property
Shared ownership scheme
Help to Buy scheme
First registration of title (unregistered land)
Purchase under Right to Buy
Purchase at auction
Typical Fees (Freehold purchase, £300,000–£700,000):
£1,600 + VAT (£1,920) to £2,000 + VAT (£2,400)
Leasehold purchases + £1,000 + VAT (£1,200)
Potential Additional Fees (if applicable):
| Service | Fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acting for Lender | £ 250.00 | £ 50.00 | £ 300.00 |
| Leasehold Property | £ 1,000.00 | £ 200.00 | £ 1,200.00 |
| New Build | £ 1,000.00 | £ 200.00 | £ 1,200.00 |
| Lifetime ISA Supplement | £ 250.00 | £ 50.00 | £ 300.00 |
| Declaration of Trust | £ 250.00 | £ 50.00 | £ 300.00 |
Disbursements (Third-party Costs):
Search fees: £200–£500 + VAT
HM Land Registry: £20–£1,105 (based on property value)
Stamp Duty Land Tax (calculated separately)
Bank transfer fee: £30 + VAT
🏠 Property Sale Pricing
Key Steps Involved
Pre-Contract:
Gathering details of the property and completing necessary forms.
Obtaining mortgage redemption statements if applicable.
Checking legal title and preparing the draft contract.
Liaising with the buyer's solicitor to progress the transaction.
Exchange and Pre-Completion:
Arranging exchange of contracts.
Conducting pre-completion legal checks.
Completion and Post-Completion:
Receiving sale funds and redeeming any mortgage.
Confirming completion and releasing keys.
Transferring the net proceeds to you.
Sending title deeds to the buyer’s solicitor.
Typical Fees (Freehold sale, £300,000–£350,000):
£1,400 + VAT (£1,680) to £1,800 + VAT (£2,160)
Leasehold sales: + £1,000 + VAT (£1,200)
Disbursements:
Land Registry documents: £7–£35
Management pack/Landlord fees: £300–£900 (leasehold)
Bank transfer fee: £30 + VAT
🔁 Remortgage Pricing
Key Steps Involved
Pre-Completion:
Obtaining information from your current mortgage lender.
Checking property title and reviewing lender requirements.
Conducting legal checks before completion.
Requesting mortgage funds from your new lender.
Completion and Post-Completion:
Receiving mortgage funds and repaying your existing mortgage.
Transferring any surplus funds to you.
Registering the new mortgage at the Land Registry.
Registering the new mortgage with the Landlord (for leasehold properties).
Typical Fees (up to £350,000):
£750 + VAT (£900)
Additional Services (if required):
| Service | Fee | VAT | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leasehold Property | £ 750.00 | £ 150.00 | £ 900.00 |
| Transfer of Equity | £ 100.00 | £ 20.00 | £ 120.00 |
Disbursements:
Search fees: £200–£500 + VAT
HM Land Registry: £20–£250
Landlord/management fees (leasehold): £300–£900
Bank transfer fee: £30 + VAT
🧾 Key Stages in Your Property Transaction
We handle all the legal steps for:
Purchases
Title checks, property searches, draft contract review
Exchange of contracts, deposit transfer, mortgage drawdown
Completion, SDLT filing, Land Registry registration
Sales
Contract preparation, title deed retrieval
Exchange of contracts, mortgage redemption
Final completion and transfer of funds
Remortgages
Title check and lender requirements review
Fund release, mortgage repayment
Registration of new mortgage charge
🤝 Why Choose Willett & Co?
✔ Fixed-fee pricing wherever possible
✔ Transparent quotes - no hidden extras
✔ Experienced, friendly conveyancing team
✔ Local knowledge with national reach
✔ Regular updates and personal service
📞 Get a Personalised Quote Today
Ready to move forward? Contact our conveyancing solicitors in Bury St Edmunds for a no-obligation quote tailored to your property needs.
📍 18 Angel Hill, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, IP33 1XQ
📞 Tel: 01284 701323
📧 Email: law@willettsolicitors.com