Buying and selling houses can be a costly exercise. At Express Conveyancing we understand that value for money and transparency on fees matter to our clients and so we work to ensure this at every step in the process.
This is a big question and you may be wondering why the fees charged by conveyancers are relevant to you, or why are you being charged a particular fee? Well here at Express Conveyancing, we understand how expensive buying and selling houses can be. Even things like property transfers and remortgages incur legal fees, that is without considering some of the practical aspects of moving house which also cost money.
We feel it is important for our clients to understand what they are being charged so you can make sure the service you receive gives you the best value for money and you pay for the service that you receive with no additional hidden extras. Our quotes at Express Conveyancing are all itemised. We believe in transparency and feel this is the best way to ensure our quotes are accurate.
Conveyancers play a crucial part in any property buying or selling transaction and represent one party involved in the process. There are some average factors which impact a conveyancing transaction and by extension, the conveyancing fees you will be required to pay.
These can be broadly categorised as follows –
The value of the property: this is one of the most significant contributors to the conveyancing fees you pay. As the property prices, the risk to a conveyancer’s professional indemnity insurance also increases. Therefore, this increased risk is passed to the client by way of higher legal fees.
Type of property: in simple terms, the more complicated the legal aspects involved with a particular property is, the higher the legal costs involved. For example, a leasehold property requires more work on your conveyancer’s part than when dealing with a freehold property. Therefore, you can expect to pay higher fees when buying a leasehold property than a freehold property. Same principle applies to new build property conveyancing and shared ownership properties.
Level of Expert of your conveyancer: the more experienced your conveyancer is, the higher the legal fees you can expect to pay.
In person or online conveyancing: If you are looking for a conveyancer offering an in-person service, which means you can attend the offices of a conveyancer would naturally cost significantly more over an online service to cover the additional overheads with little difference to the level of service you could expect.
In contrast, the location of the property of where you are buying or selling should make no difference to the cost of conveyancing fees when compared against a like for like degree of complexity of a transaction. We have however seen a number of service providers charging a location premium when buying or selling a property in prime locations. Our suggestion to you is to avoid such service providers.
According to a survey by Halifax Bank PLC, the average conveyancing fee for selling and buying a house in the UK range from £1600 to £2,500. Here at Express Conveyancing, we’re dedicated to striking the perfect balance between fair pricing and high-quality service.
So now you know what the different fees are, you may be thinking how can I get a quote that is specific to me. Well, here at Express Conveyancing, accuracy and transparency at the quoting stage matters to us.
You have a number of options available to you when obtaining a quote.
Our instant online conveyancing calculator covers a breadth of standard property transactions. Simply provide the relevant details and you will be able to both view the quote whilst on your browser instantly and a copy will be emailed across to your nominated email address.
Speak to our team. We have a team of experts here ready to talk through your personal circumstances to make sure the quote you have is accurate to you. We will not charge unnecessary fees no is there an additional fee for speaking with us.
Email. If you would prefer to email our team the specifics of your property transaction, we will come back to you with a bespoke quote.
Our free quote comparison service.
Did you know that we offer a FREE quote comparison service? We are so confident that our fees and transparency of our quotes that we are happy to compare any like for like quotes you have independently obtained against ours. Please contact the team to find out more about this service
Moving forward with Express Conveyancing seems straightforward. Once you are happy with our quote, we will appoint you a specialist conveyancing solicitor, who is most suited to you and your transaction from our panel. Your file will then be setup with your conveyancer and you will also have the necessary details to share with your estate agent and mortgage broker or lender.
What sets Express Conveyancing apart is our commitment beyond just assigning a solicitor unlike 99% of our competitors. In addition to your conveyancer, we will also appoint a Case Manager to guide you through every step until the transaction is successfully completed. This additional support ensures you have someone dedicated to navigating any complexities and keeping you informed throughout.
If you haven’t obtained a quote yet, get in touch with our conveyancing experts, to begin your journey towards a smoother conveyancing process.
A conveyancing quote covers two main elements; the conveyancing fees for the Conveyancing Solicitor’s time and disbursements, which are third-party costs, common to any firm you instruct.
Conveyancing fees amount to what you’ll pay to your solicitor or conveyancer, to ensure that the legal aspect of a property sale or purchase is completed correctly and the time it will take for them to do so. Although the fees that firms charge can vary depending on a number of factors such as the level of service, the complexity of your transaction, the value and location of the property; the general process will usually remain the same. Most solicitors charge a fixed fee, but it is important to check the conveyancing fees cover all the work carried out with no hidden extras.
Disbursements are the expenses that your lawyer will incur during the transaction when you are selling and buying a property. These can include Land Registry fees to register the title, stamp duty, bank charges for transferring money and the cost of searches that will need to be carried out so your lawyer fully understands everything about the property you are buying before you commit yourself to a purchase. All disbursements should be explained to you by your solicitor/conveyancer prior to obtaining them.
This not uncommon. It may be that a quote appears to include more or less fees, and it may seem that fees are being hidden on a quote where a Firm have combined a fee rather than listing individually. At Express Conveyancing, our team understand our quoting and so can explain what each of our fees include and we also know the unnecessary fees that we don’t charge our clients. We offer a free fee comparison service in which we will compare our quote against others.
We always encourage clients to get in touch to ensure their quote is accurate. So if you believe a fee is missing or your specific circumstances may need a specialist quote, then get in touch so we can talk through your requirements and provide a quote specific to you.
It may be that our automatic quote calculator has added an unnecessary fee Before accepting any instruction, we always check in with our clients to ensure we are charging the appropriate fees for their transaction. If a fee is showing on your quote, speak to a member of our friendly team and we will send you the corrected version of the quotation.
You can either click to instruct on the link in the quotation or you can call on 0800 799 9892 or email on instruct@express-conveyancing.co.uk to proceed with your quotation.
Our solicitor was extremely helpful and explained everything very well and was patient with us when we were panicking and asking questions. For the price we paid we are both very happy with the experience
We were looking for fixed fees and this is what we got!
Buying our first home got tricky and there were some problems along the way. We were worried that the solicitor to want to charge more fees, but they didn’t. We paid what we were quoted. Very happy and we have recommended you to all our friends
We had a lovely conveyancer who explained everything as we went along. We were really happy with the service we got and the price we paid. Thank you Express and team
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