At Greenwich Solicitors, we are committed to providing transparent pricing and flexible options to meet the needs of our clients. We offer a range of probate services — from a full estate administration to a “Grant only” service — so you can choose the level of support that’s right for you.
Our typical fees for standard residential transactions are:
- ⇢ Sale of a freehold property: from £1,250 + VAT
- ⇢ Purchase of a freehold property: from £1,500 + VAT
- ⇢ Sale of a leasehold property: from £1,500 + VAT
- ⇢ Purchase of a leasehold property: from £1,750 + VAT
- ⇢ Remortgage: from £950 + VAT
- ⇢ Transfer of equity: from £950 + VAT
- ⇢ Lease extension (statutory or negotiated): from £2,000 + VAT
Please note: The exact cost will depend on factors such as the property’s value, whether it is freehold or leasehold, whether it is a new build, and any complexities such as gifted deposits, multiple titles, or help-to-buy schemes. We will provide a tailored estimate at the outset.
In addition to our fees, you will need to pay disbursements (third-party costs we pay on your behalf). Typical disbursements include:
Purchases
- ⇢ HM Land Registry fee: £20–£910 (depends on property value)
- ⇢ Search fees: £250–£450 (local authority, drainage, environmental, chancel, etc.)
- ⇢ Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT): variable depending on purchase price and circumstances — see HMRC SDLT Calculator
- ⇢ Land Registry office copies: approx. £8.80
- ⇢ Land Registry fee: £20–£455
- ⇢ Bankruptcy and priority searches: approx. £6–£12
- ⇢ Notice of transfer/charge, deed of covenant, or certificate of compliance fees payable to the landlord/managing agent: usually £100–£300 + VAT each (set by the landlord/agent, not us).
Our fees cover all of the work required to complete your property transaction, including:
- Taking instructions and providing advice throughout
- Checking and investigating title
- Drafting and reviewing contracts
- ⇢ Liaising with lenders, estate agents, and other solicitors
- ⇢ Preparing for and completing exchange of contracts and completion
- ⇢ Filing SDLT return (for purchases)
- ⇢ Registering ownership or charge at HM Land Registry
Our fees do not cover:
- ⇢ Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax (in Wales)
- ⇢ Disbursements such as searches, Land Registry fees, or managing agent fees
Additional work arising from unusual or complex features (e.g. unregistered land, leasehold defect remedies, auction properties, bridging finance, new build contracts with tight deadlines, shared ownership schemes). We will advise you promptly if such costs arise.
The precise stages of a conveyancing transaction vary depending on circumstances, but typically include the following:
Key Stages in a Purchase
- ⇢ Take your instructions and provide initial advice
- ⇢ Confirm finances are in place and liaise with your lender’s solicitors if required
- ⇢ Receive and review draft contract and supporting documents
- ⇢ Carry out searches (local authority, drainage, environmental, etc.)
- ⇢ Obtain further planning or building regulation documents if required
- ⇢ Raise pre-contract enquiries and review responses
- ⇢ Advise you on all documents and information received
- ⇢ Review mortgage offer conditions with you
- ⇢ Send final contract to you for signature and agree a completion date
- ⇢ Exchange contracts and confirm completion arrangements
- ⇢ Arrange for all funds to be received from you and your lender
- ⇢ Complete the purchase
- ⇢ Pay Stamp Duty Land Tax (if applicable)
- ⇢ Register ownership and mortgage at HM Land Registry
Key Stages in a Sale
- ⇢ Take your instructions and provide initial advice
- ⇢ Obtain and review title documents
- ⇢ Prepare and send draft contract to buyer’s solicitor
- ⇢ Respond to enquiries raised by buyer’s solicitor
- ⇢ Agree final contract terms and send to you for signature
- ⇢ Exchange contracts and confirm completion arrangements
Complete the sale, repay any mortgage, and send you the net proceeds
- ⇢ Sale or Purchase: usually 8–12 weeks from instruction to completion (longer if a chain or delays arise).
- ⇢ Remortgage: typically 4–8 weeks.
- ⇢ Lease Extension: usually 3–6 months (statutory lease extensions often take 6–12 months).
We will always keep you updated if anything affects these timescales.
Every transaction is different. We will provide a written quote tailored to your property, its value, and your specific circumstances before work begins.
Contact us today for a personalised conveyancing quote.
