Hart Jackson & Sons Solicitors

Ulverston Solicitors since 1858

Call us now on: 01229 583291

  • Home
  • About Us
  • Services
    • Business & Company Law
    • Conveyancing
    • Family
    • General Litigation
    • Personal Injury
    • Probate & Wills
    • Complaints handling policy & procedure
    • Website Cookie Policy
    • Environmental Policy
  • Meet the Team
  • Careers
  • Testimonials
  • Fees & Timescales
    • Probate Fees & Timescales
    • Purchase of a residential property
    • Sale of a residential property
    • Mortgage/re-mortgage of a residential property
    • Debt Claim Fees & Timescales
  • Clients
    • Document Management
    • Make a Payment
    • Client Intake Form
  • News

Purchase of a residential property

At Hart Jacksons we are proud to be open and transparent with regards to our costs. Whilst no property is the same and the issues arising in a purchase will differ from one property to the next, we recommend that you telephone us with as much information as possible about your purchase and to discuss your particular requirements so that we can provide you with an accurate quote at the outset.

We pride ourselves on our personalised service which includes our bespoke property report with full details on your purchase (something not all firms do). Our experience in dealing with all manner of properties, in particular those in rural locations, means that we are well placed to consider the potential issues which may arise early on in the transaction and our quotes are tailored accordingly.

Services Included

Our fees cover all of the work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration of the Transfer at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales. Many other solicitors firms charge for the preparation of a Stamp Duty return however it is our view that this an integral part of the process and is included in our fixed fee.

Click here for the key stages of a sale and purchase.

Conveyancer’s fees and disbursements

Fixed Fees on a Standard Purchase                                                                           Leasehold (Add £250 plus

VAT)

Up to £60,000                                                     £650 plus VAT (£780)                      £900 plus VAT (£1080)

£60,000 – £80,000                                           £675 plus VAT (£810)                       £925 plus VAT (£1110)

£80,000 – £100,000                                        £750 plus VAT (£900)                       £1000 plus VAT (£1200)

£100,000 – £150,000                                     £800 plus VAT (£960)                       £1050 plus VAT (£1260)

£150,000 – £250,000                                     £850 plus VAT (£1020)                     £1100 plus VAT (£1320)

£250,000 – £400,000                                     £1000 plus VAT (£1200)                   £1250 plus VAT (£1500)

£400,000 plus                                                    £1100 plus VAT (£1320)                    £1350 plus VAT (£1620)

The above charges are based on the assumptions that:

  • the property is currently held under a single title at the Land Registry with no title defects;
  • you are not in a contract race
  • the purchase will be on the basis of an unconditional contract and the property is acquired with vacant possession;
  • completion takes place on the date agreed in the contract.

Additional fees may be charged if the transaction requires the following:

Unregistered land fee (where property not registered with the Land Registry): £200 plus VAT (£240.00)                                   

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. The usual disbursements are as follows:

Search fees (Local, water and drainage and environmental): £300.00 inclusive of VAT (approx. – depending on the location of the property)

HM Land Registry fee: click on the following link for further details (fees range from £20 to £910 dependant on value)

HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees – GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Land Registry Bankruptcy search fee per person: £2.75 plus VAT (£3.30)

Land Registry search fee: £3.75 plus VAT (£4.50)

Identification Search fee per person: £6.00 plus VAT (£7.20)

Electronic money transfer fee: £25.00 plus VAT (£30.00)

If it becomes apparent that there are unforeseen circumstances in connection with the purchase we may have to increase our charges, but if that is the case, we would inform you before we incur any additional costs.

Stamp Duty or Land Tax (on purchase)

This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you need pay by using HMRC’s website or, if the property is located in Wales, by using the by using the Welsh Revenue Authority’s website.

Total Costs

Whilst the total cost of your purchase will be dependant on a number of factors we provide the following illustration as to how the total costs are calculated:

For the purchase of a property by a couple with the assistance of a mortgage, who have owned property in the past and which is registered at the Land Registry for £200,000:

Hart Jackson and Sons fees £800
VAT on our fees £160
Local Drainage and Environmental searches £300 (approx)
Stamp Duty Land Tax £1500
Bankruptcy search fee £6.60
Land Registry search fee £4.50
Land Registration fees £95
Identification search fees £14.40
Telegraphic Transfer fees £30
Total (Including VAT) £2910.50

How long will my house purchase take?

How long it will take from your offer being accepted until you can move into your house will depend on a number of factors. The average process takes between 8 – 12 weeks.

It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. For example, if you are a first-time buyer purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, it could take 10 weeks. However, if you are buying a leasehold property that requires an extension of the lease, this can take significantly longer, between 3-6 months. In such a situation, additional charges would apply.

Professionals

Naomi Marczak

Solicitor, Trust & Estates Practitioner, Partner

Qualification                                                      Educational Institution

TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner)                    STEP

LLB (Hons)                                                        University of Warwick

 

Areas of Law Practiced              Experience        Time Spent

Commercial Conveyancing        15 years           60%

Residential Conveyancing          15 years           30%

Trusts and Estates                    15 years           10%

 

Joelle Lewin

Solicitor

Qualification      Educational Institution

LLB (Hons)        Northumbria University

 

Areas of Law Practiced              Experience        Time Spent

Commercial Conveyancing        8 years             10%

Residential Conveyancing          8 years             90%

 

Victoria Logan

Solicitor

Qualification                  Educational Institution

MLaw with LPC             Northumbria University

 

Areas of Law Practiced              Experience        Time Spent

Residential Conveyancing          4 years             90%

Land Law                                  1 years             10%

 

Caroline Tennyson

Conveyancing Paralegal

Qualification      Educational Institution

Cilex                 Cilex Law School

 

Areas of Law Practiced              Experience        Time Spent

Residential Conveyancing          4 year(s)           100%

 

 

Click below to view our Service Portal where you can make an enquiry, provide information and make online payments.



We offer free half-hour consultations to establish the most appropriate and cost-effective way in which we can assist.

Hart Jackson & Sons Solicitors

Hart Jackson & Sons Solicitors, Ulverston was founded by Stephen Hart Jackson in 1858

Our Services

  • Business & Company Law
  • Conveyancing
  • Family
  • General Litigation
  • Personal Injury
  • Probate & Wills
  • Complaints handling policy & procedure
  • Website Cookie Policy
  • Environmental Policy

Contact Us

  • Hart Jackson & Sons, 8 – 10 New Market Street, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 7LW
  • mail@hartjackson.co.uk
  • 01229 583291

 

Lexcel Accredited CMYK Logo Green Small business certification logo

Privacy Policy | Copyright © 2022 · Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority of England and Wales with registered number 50798 · Terms of Use · Privacy & Policy
Website hosting by Northern Monkey Creative Media · Login

This site tracks visits anonymously using cookies. Close this dialogue to confirm you are happy with that or find out more in the Privacy Policy. Agree and close
Privacy & Cookies Policy

Privacy Overview

This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary
Always Enabled
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Non-necessary
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
SAVE & ACCEPT