Pricing
At Dean Wilson we provide a first class service that begins even before you instruct us. Unlike others, we do not offer an online estimator for our fees because each sale, purchase and remortgage is unique and each Client has different needs.
Below, we have provided an indicative cost estimate based on various parameters. For an accurate fee estimate for your specific matter please call us on 01273 032 404 or email us at conveyancing@deanwilson.co.uk. Initially, someone will take your basic details and enquire about the fundamentals of your transaction. Your enquiry will then be allocated to a conveyancer who will always discuss your transaction with you before providing a final fee estimate, ensuring it is personalised your unique circumstances.
We are very proud of the service that we are able to offer our clients. You will be given the name, direct telephone number and direct email address for the conveyancer who will act for you so that you can always speak or correspond with the same person who is completely familiar with your transaction.
We understand that each client’s needs are different and offer a range of pricing options for your transaction. We provide both a fixed fee or an hourly rate option. Our hourly rates provide a fee range, and while we expect the total cost to fall within this range, we cannot guarantee it. If you require certainty on your fee, then we offer a fixed fee option which will be fixed at the amount stated in our bespoke fee estimate provided the work falls within agreed scope.
We will provide you with a summary of the work that is covered by our fee at the outset, including all work required to complete the purchase of your home, such as the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax/Land Transaction Tax and the registration of the transfer at the Land Registry. If there are any aspects of work which are not included in the summary of work, please let us know before the scope of work is agreed so as to ensure the estimate is as accurate as possible. We reserve the right to increase our fees if the scope of the work changes during the transaction.
We are required to charge VAT which is added to our fees and disbursements, unless the disbursements are outside of the scope of VAT. VAT will be charged at the applicable rate at the time the invoice is raised.
Indicative Fees
For a sale and purchase between £650,000 and £1,000,000.
Fixed Fee Estimate examples
Purchase
How much is Stamp Duty Land Tax/Land Transaction Tax
If you buy a property or land over a certain price in England or Wales, when you complete the purchase you need to pay either:
The amount you need to pay depends on factors including the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay using the Stamp Duty Land Tax Calculator (if the property is in England) or the Calculate Land Transaction Tax | GOV.WALES (if the property is in Wales). Each case is different.
Additional Costs for Leasehold Purchase
Sale
Additional Costs for Leasehold Sale:
Remortgage (based on borrowing £500,000)
Additional Costs for Leasehold Remortgage:
Non Fixed Fee Estimates
We also offer non-fixed fee estimates were we charge you according to the time recorded on your matter including all calls and e-mails in and out connected with your transaction as well as the time spent on the legal work.
The non fixed fee estimate replaces the legal costs only; other costs are as above for the fixed fee estimate.
Purchase
Sale
Remortgage
Please be aware that time is broken down into units of 6 minutes. A full unit will be recorded for each part or whole 6 minutes. This means that if there is a 30 second phone call a full unit of time will be recorded.
As per fixed fee estimates, work that is outside of the agreed scope of work will be charged on the agreed hourly rate and may exceed the price range provided.
Common Additional Costs
The following additional costs may be incurred if they arise:-
How long does it take?
It depends on a number of factors. For example, if there are a number of parties in your property chain it is likely to take longer compared to someone who is a chain-free buyer.
On average the whole process can take between 8 – 12 weeks.
If you have any specific deadlines for completion, you should advise us of this at your earliest opportunity. Whilst every effort will be made to meet these deadlines, you should note that the average freehold transaction takes around 6-8 weeks to complete and the average leasehold transaction around 8-12 weeks.
What are the main stages involved?
Purchase
| Stage | Detail | Timescale (weeks) |
| Pre-contract |
After you have made an offer on the property we will prepare the legal documents you need to transfer ownership of the property to you.
The seller will prepare a contract for this which will include the selling price, legal details about the property, and other information such any planning restrictions. Before you sign this we will find as much information as possible for you about the property, including through searches with the local authority and verifying the seller's ownership of the property.
We can advise you about how to get a full property survey at this stage, and can also receive documents from your mortgage provider if you will be using one. |
6-8 weeks |
| Exchange of contracts | When you and the property seller are happy to agree to the contract you will both sign, and we will arrange for copies to be sent to each other alongside arrangements for paying the deposit to the seller – often this is ten per cent of the purchase price. | Once the pre-contract stage is completed |
| Before completion | We will make sure that everything is ready for you, including checking the legal documents to transfer ownership, making arrangements for the transfer of your funds to the seller, and completing final HM Land Registry checks. | 1 to 2 weeks before completion |
| Completion | We will continue to oversee the process during the completion stage to make sure thing progress as smoothly as possible. | On the day of completion |
| After completion |
We will make sure you receive the legal documents that prove your new ownership.
We will register the change of ownership with HM Land Registry and pay your Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax. |
Timeframe is variable as we are dependent on third party Government agencies |
Sale
| Stage | Detail | Timescale (weeks) |
| Pre-contract | We will prepare a contract for the sale of the property which will include the selling price, legal details about the property and other information such as the forms that we ask you to complete on the property. | 6-8 weeks |
| Exchange of contracts | When you and the property buyer are happy to agree to the contract you will both sign, and we will arrange for copies to be sent to each other alongside arrangements for paying the deposit to you (which we hold on your behalf) – often this is ten per cent of the purchase price. | Once the pre-contract stage is completed |
| Before completion | We will make sure that everything is ready for you, including checking the legal documents to transfer ownership, making arrangements for the receipt of funds from the buyer. | 1 to 2 weeks |
| Completion | We will continue to oversee the process during the completion stage to make sure thing progress as smoothly as possible. This includes the discharge of any mortgages. | On the day of completion |
| After completion | We will account to you for any proceeds of sale unless these have been used in the purchase of another property. | On the day of completion |
Remortgage
Much will depend on the requirements of your lender. The process typically takes between 4 to 6 weeks.
Our conveyancing team
Siobhan Cox
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