Conveyancing

As solicitors, we can deal with all the legal aspects of the conveyancing process.

We deal not only with sales and purchases of a residential property but also with 'buy to let', re-mortgage and landlord and tenant issues.

We have an up to date case management system that enables us to deal with all transaction with speed and efficiency and to keep you fully informed at all times.

We carry out on-line searches to ensure that all transactions are dealt with as quickly and as efficiently as possible.

We aim to give a personal service and offer appointments for the convenience of our clients.

We provide regular updates on the progress of your transaction by email, text, telephone or letter.

Conveyancing Team

Our team of specialist Conveyancers has over 65 years collective experience in delivering high quality Conveyancing work. Our team consists of:

Mel Bevan-Evans – Solicitor

Katherine Vargas – Licenced Conveyancer

Taylor Bevan – Paralegal / fee earner

Ellis Bevan – Legal Assistance

Catherine Baldwin – Legal Assistance

Adele Lloyd – Legal Assistance.

Our conveyancers have experience in all aspects of conveyancing and we dedicate ourselves to ensuring our knowledge stays up to date, in order to give you the best service possible. We always make sure that members of the team are supported and supervised appropriately so that the quality of advice is not affected, regardless of who is working on your case.

Conveyancing Fixed Fee's

• Up to £200,000.00 = £1,300

• Up to £500,000.00 = £1,600

• Up to £750,000.00  = £1,750

• Up to 1,000,000.00 = £1,999

• Over 1,000,000.00 = TBA

Our fixed fees include VAT of 20%

Our Fixed Fees Include:

• Conveyancing Legal Work

• Transfer of Legal Ownership

• Telegraphic Transfer Fee

• Preparation of SDLT/LTT return

• Search Pack - Including Local, Drainage & Environmental AML Checks

• Land Registration Fees

• Land Registry Search Fees (OS1 & Bankruptcy)

• Chancel Repair Block Policy Premium

The fixed fees quoted are calculated on the basis that:

• This is a standard freehold transaction where the title is registered at the land registry with no title defects;

• One contract is submitted by one seller

• The purchase will be on the basis of an unconditional contract and the property is acquired with vacant possession;

• The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complications arise

• No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements will apply if policies are required.

• Land Registry application can be submitted on the portal.

How long will my house purchase take place?

The exact time it will take to complete the purchase of your property will depend on a number of factors, however, the average process takes between 8-12 weeks.  It can be quicker or slower depending on the parties in the chain, for instance, if you were purchasing your first freehold home, already had your mortgage in principle and the sellers were needing to purchase alternative accommodation, it could take 6 weeks to complete.

Stages of the process

The stages involved in the purchase of a residential property vary according to the circumstances, however below we have noted some key stages of the transaction which are included within our fixed fee:

Investigating the title to the property, to include:

• Carrying out searches with respect to title and local government information for the property;

• Raising pre-contract enquiries to the seller's solicitors

• reviewing replies given by the seller's solicitors to pre-contract enquiries

• Negotiation of a purchase contract

• Negotiating a transfer document

• Advising you in respect of your mortgage offer

• Advising you on joint ownership

• Preparing a report on title to you

• Obtaining pre-completion searches

• Agreeing on completion dates

• Proceeding to exchange of contracts and notifying you that this has happened

• Arranging for all monies needed to be received from a mortgage lender and you

• Complete purchase

• Transferring funds by telegraphic transfer to the seller's solicitors

• Dealing with the submission of Stamp Duty/Land Tax return and payment of any tax due

• Dealing with an application for registration at the Land Registry

All of the above are subject to hourly rate if unduly protracted/complicated.

Conveyancing Fixed Fee's

• Up to £250,000.00 = £895
• Up to £500,000.00 = £1,150
• Up to 1,000,000.00 = £1,325
• Over 1,000,000.00 = TBA

Our fixed fees include VAT of 20%

Our Fixed Fees Include:

• Conveyancing Legal Work

• Telegraphic Transfer Fee

• HMRL Office Copies & Documents

• AML Checks

All of the above are subject to hourly rate if unduly protracted/complicated.

The fixed fees quoted are calculated on the basis that:

This is a standard freehold transaction where the title is registered at the land registry with no title defects; If the property is Leasehold, Additional Fees and Disbursements will apply.

• One contract is submitted by one buyer

• The Sale will be on the basis of an unconditional contract and the property is sold with vacant possession;

• The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complications arise

• No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements will apply if policies are required.

How long will my house sale take place?

The exact time it will take to complete the sale of your property will depend on a number of factors, however, the average process takes between 8-12 weeks.  It can be quicker or slower depending on the parties in the chain, for instance, if you were selling your property to a First time buyer who already have their mortgage in principle, it could take 6 weeks to complete.

Stages of the process

The stages involved in the sale of a residential property vary according to the circumstances, however below we have noted some key stages of the transaction which are included within our fixed fee:

• obtaining office copies entries, checking the title for no defects

• drafting contract documentation and supporting documents to be sent to the buyers solicitor’s

• Negotiation of the Sale Contract

• reviewing enquiries and providing replies thereto with your assistance.

• Liaising with your mortgage lender and obtaining redemption figures for removing the charge from the property

• Liaising with any estate agent in relation to the transaction.

• Agreeing on completion dates

• Proceeding to exchange of contracts and notifying you that this has happened.

• Completing the Sale.

• Transferring funds by telegraphic transfer to redeem your mortgage

• Arranging payment of estate agents fees

All of the above are subject to hourly rate if unduly protracted/complicated

Fixed Fee's

• Up to £500,000.00 = £695

• Up to 1,000,000.00 = £895

• Over 1,000,000.00 = TBA

Our fixed fee includes VAT of 20%

Our Fixed Fees Include:

• Conveyancing Legal Work

• Telegraphic Transfer Fee

• HMRL Office Copies

• AML Checks

• No Search and Chancel Repair Clock Policy Premiums

• Land Registration Fees

• Land Registry Search Fees (OS1 & Bankruptcy)

All of the above are subject to hourly rate if unduly protracted/complicated.

The fixed fees quoted are calculated on the basis that:

• This is a standard freehold transaction where the title is registered at the land registry with no title defects;

• there is only one charge currently registered on the property.

• The transaction is concluded in a timely manner and no unforeseen complications arise

• No indemnity policies are required. Additional disbursements will apply if policies are required.

• Land Registry application can be submitted on the portal.

How long will my re-mortgage take?

The exact time it will take to complete the re-mortgage of your property will  depend on a number of factors, however, the average process takes between 4-6 weeks.  It can be quicker or slower depending on the circumstance, for instance, if you already have your mortgage offer in place with a high street lender, it could take 2-3 weeks

Stages of the process

The stages involved in a re-mortgage vary according to the circumstances, however below we have noted some key stages of the transaction which are included within our fixed fee:

Investigating the title to the property, to include:

• Carrying out searches with respect to title

• Liasing with your current mortgage lender and obtaining redemption figures for removing the charge on the property.

• Reporting to your new mortgage lender in relation to the property

• Advising your in relation to your new mortgage offer

• Negotiating a transfer document

• Advising you in respect of your mortgage offer

• Advising you on joint ownership

• confirming completion date.

• Obtaining pre-completion searches

• transferring funds by Telegraphic Transfer to redeem your current mortgage.

•  Dealing with an application for registration at the Land Registry

All of the above are subject to hourly rate if unduly protracted/complicated.

Leasehold Property Transactions

Our fee in this regard is an additional £100 + VAT. Along with our fee as noted, there are a number of disbursements that may be payable as set out in each individual lease. Below is a list of the disbursements which we anticipate will apply. The list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of the lease:

• Notice of Transfer Fee – often the fee is between £0 and £300 (but could be more than this)

• Notice of Charge Fee (if the property is mortgaged) - often the fee is between £0 and £300 (but could be more than this)

• Deed of Covenant fee – often the fee is between £0 and £600 (but could be more than this). This fee is provided by the management company for the Property and can be difficult to estimate.

• Certificate of Compliance fee – often the fee is between £0 and £500 (but could be more than this).

These fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of the specific documents.

You should be aware that ground rent and service charges are likely to apply throughout your ownership of the property and we will confirm the ground rent and anticipated service charge as soon as we receive this information.

Transfer of Equity 

On its own = £595

Alongside a re-mortgage =£275

Additional Fee's & Disbursements on Conveyancing Transactions

• Stamp Duty Land Tax / Land Transaction Tax / Management Company Fees & Disbursements / Indemnity Policies
• Leasehold property Transactions - £100 + VAT / Help to Buy Transactions - £100 + VAT
• Help to Buy ISA Transactions - £50 + VAT / Equity Release Mortgages - £200 + VAT
• New Build Transactions - £100 + VAT / Unregistered Property £100 + VAT

Indemnity Policies 

If an indemnity policy is required for your transaction, we will make you aware of the same as soon as we are in a position to do so. The cost of indemnity policies range from £20 - £300, however can be considerable more dependant on the risk the indemnity policy is covering along with the purchase price of the property.

Stamp Duty Land Tax / Land Transaction Tax

This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using the HMRC website if the property is in England or by using the Welsh Authority website if the property is in Wales. The links are below.

Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - HMRC (England)

Calculate your tax - WRA   (Wales)

HMLR Fee

The HM Land Registry fee will depend on the value of the property being purchased but the current scales for purchase of a single registered freehold title are:-

• 0 to £80,000 £20
• £80,001 to £100,000 £40
• £100,001 to £200,000 £95
• £200,001 to £500,000 £135
• £500,001 to £1,000,000 £270
• £1,000,001 and over £455

Further information can be obtained by visiting - HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees

Cost transparency is important to Bevan-Evans & Capehorn

Where possible we aim to offer a fixed fee for our services. However, if the case is unduly protracted/complicated an additional hourly rate will be applicable.
Due to the nature of legal cases, there may be occasions where unforeseen complexity in your case arises or the case requires additional work, we will inform you and provide a revised quote of costs.

Any factors that may potentially affect the costs in your case will be made clear at the initial consultation. If there are any factors that you believe may increase the costs, please let us know.