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Pricing – Residential Property

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Freehold Sale
Less than £300,000
Total cost £1,045-£1,250
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold Sale
£300,001 - £600,000
Total cost £1,250-£1,750
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold sale
£600,001 - £900,000
Total cost £1,750-£2,500
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold sale
£900,001 +
Total cost £2,500 or 0.25% Of Price (which ever is the higher)
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold purchase
Less than £300,000
Total cost £1,095 - £1,300
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
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Priority Search
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Bankruptcy Search
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Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
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Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate

No VAT


20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%




Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold Purchase
£300,001 - £600,000
Total cost £1,300-£1,850
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%




Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold Purchase
£600,001 - £900,000
Total cost £1,850-£2,600
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT



VAT @ 20%






Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Freehold Purchase
£900,000 +
Total cost £2,600 or 0.25% Of Price (which ever is the higher)
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%





Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Sale
Less than £300,000
Total cost £1,095 - £1,250
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Sale
£300,001 - £600,000
Total cost £1,250 - £1,800
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Sale
£600,001 - £900,000
Total cost £1,800-£2,500
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Sale
£900,000 +
Total cost £2,500 or 0.25% Of Price (which ever is the higher)
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
“OC1” form please refer to:
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate VAT @ 20%
Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Purchase
Less than £300,000
Total cost £1,145 - £1,300
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%




Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Purchase
£300,001 - £600,000
Total cost £1,300-£1,850
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT





VAT @ 20%



Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Purchase
£600,001 - £900,000
Total cost £1,850-£2,600
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%





Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Leasehold Purchase
£900,001 +
Total cost £2,600 or 0.25% Of Price (which ever is the higher)
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%





Key stages of the matter and likely timescales for each stage 10 – 16 weeks
Mortgage or re-mortgage
Total cost £895
plus VAT
Basis for charges – hourly rate or fixed fees or combination of both Fixed fee
Experience and qualifications of those carrying out the service
Experience and qualifications of the Supervisors
Description of and cost of likely disbursements or average cost or range of costs
Land registration fee (Scale 1 fee)
Find out more

Priority Search
Find out more

Bankruptcy Search
Find out more

Search disbursements determined by locality

Stamp Duty
Find out more

Bank Fee
(Per Transfer) –
£34 plus VAT (Palmers administration fee)
£6 plus VAT (Bank Fee)
Customer Due Diligence Checks:
  • e-Verification fee of £15.00 + VAT at 20% per anti-money laundering search
  • Source of Funds of £15 + VAT at 20%
  • Know-Your Business fee of £30 + VAT at 20% in addition to any e-Verification or Search of Funds required
Which of these disbursements attract VAT and at what VAT rate


No VAT



20% VAT according to search enquiry

20% VAT according to search enquiry


20% VAT according to search enquiry



No VAT




VAT @ 20%




Note:-

Help To Buy Transactions – Will be subject to an additional charge not in excess of £200 plus VAT. Please contact the fee earner who will advise.

For Leasehold Transactions there will be a fee payable to both the Landlord and the Management Company. Your fee earner will advise during the transaction once they, in turn, have been advised.

Please note that our fees stated above are inclusive of mortgage redemption/new mortgage fees and the preparation of SDLT returns. These, and any other, inclusions will be fully itemised as appropriate within the formal, written, estimate of costs which we will send to you upon receipt of your formal enquiry.

Descriptive Example

We will:

  • Take your instructions and give you initial advice
  • Check finances are in place to fund purchase and contact lender’s solicitors if needed
  • Receive and advise on contract documents (purchase)
  • Issue contract documents (sale)
  • Carry out searches  (purchase)
  • Obtain further planning documentation if required
  • Make any necessary enquiries of seller’s solicitor
  • Give you advice on all documents and information received
  • Go through conditions of mortgage offer  (purchase)
  • Advise you on joint ownership  (purchase)
  • Send final contract to you for signature
  • Draft Transfer  (purchase)
  • Obtain pre-completion searches (purchase)
  • Agree moving date
  • Exchange contracts and notify you that this has happened
  • Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender (purchase)
  • Arrange for all monies needed to be received from you
  • Completion
  • Deal with completion formalities (leasehold transactions)
  • Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax (purchase)
  • Deal with application for registration at Land Registry (purchase)