We undertake conveyancing work and our team currently includes
Partner | Solicitor | Legal Assistant |
| Mark Broughton (Grade A) | Sarah Walker (Grade A) | Wendy Rintoul (Grade C) |
| Sharon Connor (Grade C) |
Our conveyancing team have in excess of 40 years’ collective experience in the delivery of high quality work relating to domestic/residential conveyancing matters, including sale, purchase, re-mortgage, transfer of equity, lease extensions and transfers.
No matter the value of your property, we are proud of the personal and professional service we provide to each and every client whilst we support them through what can be a difficult and stressful time. Our personal service is what brings clients back to us time and time again.
We have four members of the team who may work on your matter (three in Heswall and one in Liverpool). Regardless who does work on your matter, they will be supervised by Mark Broughton, Partner. We have been accredited under the SRA Conveyancing Quality Scheme for over ten years, and Peter Marsh is the firm’s Senior Responsible Officer.
Please click on ‘Our People’ for more information. One of the team, Wendy Rintoul, is available for out of hours office appointments in very urgent circumstances.
Our fees cover all work required to complete the purchase/sale of your property. This includes dealing with registration at the Land Registry, payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transaction Tax, liaising with Estate Agents/fees and redemption of mortgages.
We do have referral arrangements in place with third party Independent Financial Advisers (IFA) and Estate Agents where referral fees are payable. Referral Fees payable are between £50.00 and £125.00 plus VAT (20%) per matter.
Should a referral arrangement be utilised in your matter, full disclosure including details of the third party and the actual fee payable will be noted in your client care documentation at the outset.
Assessment of stamp duty land tax (SDLT) has a basis of the purchase value of land or property which falls above a specific figure. The amount which SDLT becomes applicable is £250,000 for residential properties and £150,000 for non-residential or mixed-use land and properties
Please visit the following link to view the Stamp Duty Land Tax fees:
https://gov.wales/land-transaction-tax-rates-and-bands
(all subject to VAT)(20%)
| Property Value – up to £125,000 | £825.00 |
| Property Value – £125,001 to £250,000 | £900.00 |
| Property Value – £250,001 to £350,000 | £950.00 |
| Property Value – £350,001 to £500,000 | £1,300.00 |
| Property Value – £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,700.00 |
| Property Value – £750,001 to £950,000 | £1,995.00 |
| Property Value – £950,001 to £1,000,000 | £2,750.00 |
| Property Value – £1,000,001 to £1,500,000 | £3,750.00 |
| Property Value – £1,500,001 + | £4,950.00 |
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:
| Same Day Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT (per client/giftor) |
| Source of Funds Check Fee | £95.00 plus VAT (per client / giftor) * |
* We reserve the right to charge at an hourly rate for source of funds/wealth checks if the source of funds/wealth is or becomes exceptionally complex. For example, but not limited to, where funds were accrued or are held outside of the UK, from multiple sources or where it has been transferred between accounts. We will inform you of the fee in advance wherever possible
| Final search Fee | £3.00 (per Title) |
| Final Bankruptcy Fee | £2.00 per name |
HMLR (Land Registry) Fee (dependant on purchase price – see link below)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees#scale-1-fees
| Search Fees | £250.00 – £300.00 |
| Lawyer Check (if applicable) | £22.00 |
| SDLT Filing Fee | £12.00 |
| LMS Panel Fee (if applicable) | £42.00 |
Length of time to complete is dependent on different factors although the average process takes between 6-12 weeks. Factors include how many parties are in the chain, whether you are a first time buyer, have a linked transaction, are purchasing a new build property and whether you will be buying with or without the aid of a mortgage. The anticipated length of time to complete your matter will be discussed at instruction and during the matter as it progresses.
We provide a timescale to you in order to give an indication as to how long this matter will take to complete. However, there are a number of external parties involved with your matter which could either reduce or extend this timeframe. These other parties include surveyors, estate agents, mortgage providers, mortgage brokers, search providers, other firms of solicitors and finally buyers and sellers in the chain. We are not able to control their actions and as such the process will move as quickly as each party will allow. Please be assured, however, that you will be fully involved with any discussions regarding exchange of contracts and completion. These dates are collectively agreed by members of the chain in co-operation with one another.
(all subject to VAT)(20%)
| Property Value – up to £125,000 | £1,150.00 |
| Property Value – £125,001 – £250,000 | £1,300.00 |
| Property Value – £250,001 to £350,000 | £1,485.00 |
| Property Value – £350,000.01 – £500,000 | £1,695.00 |
| Property Value – £500,000.01 – £750,000 | £1,895.00 |
| Property Value – £750,000.01 – £950,000 | £2,275.00 |
| Property Value – £950,001 to £1,000,000 | £2,795.00 |
| Property Value – £1,000,001 to £1,500,000 | £3,850.00 |
| Property Value – £1,500,001 + | £5,000.00 |
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:
| Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT (per client / giftor) |
| Source of Funds Check Fee | £95.00 plus VAT (per client / giftor) * |
*We reserve the right to charge at an hourly rate for source of funds/wealth checks if the source of funds/wealth is or becomes exceptionally complex. For example, but not limited to, where funds were accrued or are held outside of the UK, from multiple sources or where it has been transferred between accounts. We will inform you of the fee in advance wherever possible.
| Final search Fee | £3.00 (per Title) |
| Final Bankruptcy Fee | £2.00 per name |
| Search Fees | £250.00 – £300.00 |
| Deed of Covenant Fee | £100.00 – £300.00 (payable to seller’ solicitors) |
| Notice of Charge (if property is to be mortgaged) | £50.00 – £200.00 (payable to transferor’ solicitor) |
| Notice of Transfer Fee | £50.00 – £200.00 (payable to transferor’ solicitor) |
| Lawyer Check Fee (if applicable) | £22.00 |
HMLR (Land Registry) Fee (dependant on purchase price – see link below)
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees#scale-1-fees
| SDLT Filing Fee | £12.00 |
| LMS Panel Fee (if applicable) | £42.00 |
Length of time to complete is dependent on different factors although the average process takes between 12-16 weeks. Factors include how many parties are in the chain, whether you are a first time buyer, have a linked transaction, are purchasing a new build property and whether you will be buying with or without the aid of a mortgage. The anticipated length of time to complete your matter will be discussed at instruction and during the matter as it progresses.
We provide a timescale to you in order to give an indication as to how long this matter will take to complete. However, there are a number of external parties involved with your matter which could either reduce or extend this timeframe. These other parties include surveyors, estate agents, mortgage providers, mortgage brokers, search providers, other firms of solicitors and finally buyers and sellers in the chain. We are not able to control their actions and as such the process will move as quickly as each party will allow. Please be assured, however, that you will be fully involved with any discussions regarding exchange of contracts and completion. These dates are collectively agreed by members of the chain in co-operation with one another.
| Property Value – up to £125,000 | £730.00 |
| Property Value – £125,001 – £250,000 | £830.00 |
| Property Value – £250,001 to £350,000 | £980.00 |
| Property Value – £350,001 to £500,000 | £1,125.00 |
| Property Value – £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,425.00 |
| Property Value – £750,000.01 – £950,000 | £1,775.00 |
| Property Value – £950,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,985.00 |
| Property Value – £1,000,001 – £1,500,000 | £2,995.00 |
| Property Value – £1,500,001 + | £3,995.00 |
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:
| Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT (per client/giftor) |
| HM Land Registry Office Copies | £3.00 per document |
Length of time to complete is dependent on different factors although the average process takes between 6-10 weeks. Factors include how many parties are in the chain or elements surrounding the situation of the property e.g. if the sale is by probate then a limited amount of knowledge can be given on the property, which means the buyers have to rely on their own inspection more so than if you were selling your own property
We provide a timescale to you in order to give an indication as to how long this matter will take to complete. However, there are a number of external parties involved with your matter which could either reduce or extend this timeframe. These other parties include surveyors, estate agents, mortgage providers, mortgage brokers, search providers, other firms of solicitors and finally buyers and sellers in the chain. We are not able to control their actions and as such the process will move as quickly as each party will allow. Please be assured, however, that you will be fully involved with any discussions regarding exchange of contracts and completion. These dates are collectively agreed by members of the chain in co-operation with one another.
| Property Value – up to £125,000 | £1,095.00 |
| Property Value – £125,001 – £250,000 | £1,125.00 |
| Property Value – £250,001 to £350,000 | £1,245.00 |
| Property Value – £350,001 to £500,000 | £1,525.00 |
| Property Value – £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,745.00 |
| Property Value – £750,001 to £950,000 | £1,945.00 |
| Property Value – £950,001 to £1,000,000 | £2,550.00 |
| Property Value – £1,000,001 – £1,500,000 | £3,295.00 |
| Property Value – £1,500,001 + | £4,995.00 |
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. Examples of this include, but are not limited to:
| Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT (per client / giftor) |
| HM Land Registry Office Copies | £3.00 per document |
Length of time to complete is dependent on different factors although the average process takes between 6-12 weeks. Factors include how many parties are in the chain or elements surrounding the situation of the property e.g. you would be required to obtain further documentation for the freehold areas of the property.
We provide a timescale to you in order to give an indication as to how long this matter will take to complete. However, there are a number of external parties involved with your matter which could either reduce or extend this timeframe. These other parties include surveyors, estate agents, mortgage providers, mortgage brokers, search providers, other firms of solicitors and finally buyers and sellers in the chain. We are not able to control their actions and as such the process will move as quickly as each party will allow. Please be assured, however, that you will be fully involved with any discussions regarding exchange of contracts and completion. These dates are collectively agreed by members of the chain in co-operation with one another.
Individuals – £775.00
Companies – £995.00
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. An example of this is if the matter becomes more than usually complex, instructions change part way through or things occur outside of our control that require additional time and attention not previously anticipated or if the legal team on the other side do not have the matter allocated to an individual or small team, who have knowledge of the transaction and where we have to hold on the telephone for significant periods to allow them to bring themselves up to speed.
| Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT (per client/giftor) |
| Source of Funds Check Fee | £95.00 plus VAT (per client/giftor) * |
* We reserve the right to charge at an hourly rate for source of funds/wealth checks if the source of funds/wealth is or becomes exceptionally complex. For example, but not limited to, where funds were accrued or are held outside of the UK, from multiple sources or where it has been transferred between accounts. We will inform you of the fee in advance.
| Companies House Fees (if applicable) |
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You will be advised if there are any other disbursements (expenses) as part of your matter.
Length of time to complete is dependent on different factors although the average process takes between 4-8 weeks. Factors include requirements and conditions of your offer of mortgage.
We provide a timescale to you in order to give an indication as to how long this matter will take to complete. However, there are a number of external parties involved with your matter which could either reduce or extend this timeframe. These other parties include surveyors, estate agents, mortgage providers, mortgage brokers, search providers, other firms of solicitors and finally buyers and sellers in the chain. We are not able to control their actions and as such the process will move as quickly as each party will allow. Please be assured, however, that you will be fully involved with any discussions regarding exchange of contracts and completion. These dates are collectively agreed by members of the chain in co-operation with one another.
Legal Fees (all subject to VAT)
£775.00 (without a mortgage)
£995.00 (with a mortgage)
Uplift (quotes)
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. An example of this is if the matter becomes more than usually complex, instructions change part way through or things occur outside of our control that require additional time and attention not previously anticipated or if the legal team on the other side do not have the matter allocated to an individual or small team, who have knowledge of the transaction and where we have to hold on the telephone for significant periods to allow them to bring themselves up to speed.
| Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT per client |
| HM Land Registry Registration Fee | £40.00 (subject to HMLR changes) |
You will be advised if there are any other disbursements (expenses) as part of your matter.
Legal Fees (all subject to VAT)
£775.00 (without a re-mortgage)
£995.00 (with a re-mortgage)
The above quotes are based on the matter being a standard, straightforward transaction. If however, through no fault of ours, the transaction becomes more complex, we reserve the right to increase our costs by up to 50%. An example of this is if the matter becomes more than usually complex, instructions change part way through or things occur outside of our control that require additional time and attention not previously anticipated or if the legal team on the other side do not have the matter allocated to an individual or small team, who have knowledge of the transaction and where we have to hold on the telephone for significant periods to allow them to bring themselves up to speed.
| Electronic Money Transfer (per transfer) | £40.00 plus VAT |
| Anti Money Laundering ID Check Fee | £15.00 plus VAT per client |
Anticipated Disbursements (expenses)
You will be advised if there are any other disbursements (expenses) as part of your matter.
Land Registry Fees are dependent upon several factors including property value and method of application e.g. application via post, using the portal or voluntary first registration.
Please visit the following link to view the Land Registry Fees applicable to your matter:
https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees
You may also contact the HM Land Registry
8.30 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excluding Bank Holidays) – 0300 006 0411
Calls are charged at the national rate by your telephone service provider and are recorded.
| Partner/Solicitors & Legal Executives with 8+ years’ experience | £290.00 Grade A |
| Solicitors/Legal Executives with 4+ years’ experience | £230.00 Grade B |
| Other fee earners of equivalent experience | £190.00 Grade C |
| Trainee Solicitors/other fee earners | £150.00 Grade D |
| PA/Secretarial and other non-fee earning/management | £100.00 Grade E |
If the matter becomes protracted and falls outside of the timescale anticipated for this transaction to complete, then I reserve the right to send you interim bills every month for the work done to date. Please note that this will not exceed the amount quoted, or any revised cost estimate that has been agreed (if applicable).
If, for whatever reason, the transaction does not complete, we will charge for the work done and expenses incurred. These abortive charges will be calculated on a pro-rata basis according to the amount of work carried out on the matter. Please note this will not exceed the amount quoted, or any revised cost estimate that has been agreed (if applicable).
Our payment terms of invoices are immediately on presentation. If they remain unpaid we reserve the right to charge £25 plus VAT for each telephone call and letter or email that is needed to chase for payment before any application to Court is made for recovery, after which additional fees will apply.
Our payment terms of invoices are immediately on presentation. If they remain unpaid we reserve the right to charge £40 for each telephone call and letter or email that is needed to chase for payment before any application to Court is made for recovery, after which additional fees will apply. Interest will also accrue at 8%.