Conveyancing
Professional. Approachable. Experienced.
At Jennings Perks, we understand that moving home or refinancing your property can feel overwhelming. Whether you are a first-time buyer, selling your home, investing in a buy-to-let, remortgaging, or transferring ownership following a divorce or separation, our experienced conveyancing team will guide you every step of the way.
Property transactions involve many important considerations — mortgages, lease terms, ownership structures and shares, surveys, Stamp Duty Land Tax, and Land Registry requirements. With so much at stake, you need a team you can trust to handle the details efficiently and professionally.
We have strong working relationships with local estate agents, lenders, and authorities, helping to ensure your transaction progresses smoothly and without unnecessary delays. From instruction through to completion, we manage the entire process on your behalf — keeping you informed and in control throughout.
Sales & Purchases
Once your offer has been accepted and we are instructed, we handle everything from pre-contract enquiries through to exchange of contracts and completion. We work proactively to protect your interests and keep your transaction moving forward.
Remortgages
If you are switching lenders or securing a better deal, we liaise with your existing and new lender, carry out any necessary searches, and register the new mortgage against your property efficiently and accurately.
Buy-to-Let
Whether you are expanding your property portfolio or purchasing your first investment property, we guide you from initial enquiries through to exchange and completion, ensuring all legal requirements are met. Our proactive approach keeps your transaction on track, giving you clarity and confidence at every stage.
Leasehold Matters
Leasehold properties require careful review. We can advise on purchasing a leasehold property, extending a lease, or buying the freehold. Many lenders apply restrictions to leasehold properties, so we review the lease terms early — before you commit to surveys or mortgage applications — helping you avoid costly surprises.
Registered & Unregistered Land
We assist in establishing legal ownership by examining deeds and title documents. If land is unregistered or ownership is unclear, we can conduct the necessary searches to help identify and confirm legal title.
Transfers of Equity
If you need to transfer ownership of a property — whether wholly or partially — we can manage the process for you. Where there is an existing mortgage, we liaise with your lender to obtain the required consent before the transfer proceeds.
Chris has worked in residential conveyancing since 2011, initially starting as a legal assistant before progressing to a fee earning role in 2013. He deals with a wide variety of property transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers and guiding them through each stage of the process.
Chris prides himself on delivering a straightforward and responsive service. He understands that moving home can be stressful and works proactively to keep transactions moving, keeping clients fully informed and ensuring matters are handled efficiently from instruction through to completion.
Jennings Perks’ residential property team is accredited under the Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) by the Law Society — a mark of excellence awarded in recognition of high standards of practice, client care, and professionalism.
This accreditation reflects our commitment to delivering outstanding service to our clients, as well as maintaining the trust of banks and building societies.
Sale
Up to £125,000 – £950.00
£125,001 to £200,000 – £1,000.00
£200,001 to £250,000 – £1,050.00
£250,001 to £300,000 – £1,100.00
£300,001 to £400,000 – £1,200.00
£400,001 to £500,000 – £1,300.00
£500,001 TO £600,000 – £1,500.00
Over £600,000 – please contact us for a quote specifically tailored to your case.
Purchase
Up to £125,000 – £1,000.00
£125,001 to £200,000 – £1,100.00
£200,001 to £250,000 – £1,200.00
£250,001 to £300,000 – £1,300.00
£300,001 to £400,000 – £1,400.00
£400,001 to £500,000 – £1,500.00
£500,001 TO £600,000 – £2,000.00
Over £600,000 – please contact us for a quote specifically tailored to your case.
Possible additional Charges
Leasehold flats/apartments – Additional £250 on a sale
Leasehold Flats/apartment purchases – £300 + VAT per management pack
New Builds Additional – Additional £300
Mortgage fee (purchase) – £100
Declaration of Trust – £350.00 + VAT
Deed of Covenant – £200.00 + VAT
Forces Help to Buy Scheme – £300 + VAT
Lifetime ISA – £50 + VAT
If you are buying and selling a property, then a charge would be made for both the sale and the purchase. If you are simply re-mortgaging your property or placing a mortgage on a property which is not part of a purchase, then we charge a fixed fee of £900 excluding VAT.
Disbursements
Fee for submitting SDLT online – £75.00 + VAT
TT fee – £40 + VAT
Search fees – Approx £250.00 + VAT
Land Registry Search Fees – £7.00 (no VAT)
The fees quoted are provisional until we receive your instruction. If we are unable to predict the fees for your case, we will agree with you any additional charge before we engage with you.
All fees and some disbursements are subject to VAT @ 20%.
It would not normally be necessary to undertake other work or incur other costs other than those described above. However, we would we very happy to provide you with a more tailored quote for all stages of your particular case once we know about your specific circumstances.
The fees quoted are provisional until we receive your instruction. If we are unable to predict the fees for your case, we will agree with you any additional charge before we engage with you.
Examples of our charges
The table below is a typical example of what charges we would make to the client selling a freehold property for £300,000.00:
| £ | £ VAT | |
| Our legal fees of £ | 1,100.00 | 220.00 |
| Telegraphic Transfer Admin Fee (assuming only one transfer) | 40.00 | 8.00 |
| Office Copy Entries | 14.00 | n/a |
| AML Seach Admin fee (per name) | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| TOTAL: | £1,164.00 | £230.00 |
Whereas the table below is a typical example of what charges we would make to a client selling a freehold property for £200,000.00 and buying a new freehold property for £300,000.00:
| £ | £ VAT | |
| Our legal fees of £ | 1,000.00 (sale)1,300.00 (purchase) | 200.00260.00 |
| Search fees APPROX | 220.00 | 44.00 |
| Telegraphic Transfer Admin Fees x 2 | 80.00 | 16.00 |
| AML Search Admin fee (per name) | 10.00 | 2.00 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax Admin Fee | 75.00 | 15 |
| Land Registry Fee (assuming benefit of LR online discount) | 150.00 | 0 |
| Office Copy Entries | 14.00 | 0 |
| Land Registry Search | 7.00 | 0 |
| Land Charges Search (per person) | 6.00 | 0 |
| HMRC Stamp Duty | 5000.00 (as at April 2025) | n/a |
| TOTAL: | £7,862.00 | £537.00 |
1. You instruct us and we give you initial advice
2. We check that you have funds in place to purchase the property in question
3. Receive and advise on contract documents
4. Carry out searches and deal with any additional planning documentation if required
5. Make enquiries to seller’s solicitor where necessary
6. Provide you with advice on all documents and any information we receive by way of a report on title
7. Meet with you to discuss contracts, transfer and mortgage documents before arranging signatures
8. Draft transfer paperwork
9. Provide advice on joint ownership if applicable
10. Obtain pre completion searches
11. Agree completion date
12. Exchange contracts
13. Arrange for the funds to be received from Lender and you
14. Complete purchase
15. Deal with any payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax post completion where applicable
16. Process application for registration at Land Registry
The time it takes to complete on a property will vary and depends on a number of factors. The average time for a freehold property purchase takes between 12 – 16 weeks. Leasehold properties can take slightly longer as there will be more work involved. Certain factors can affect the time it takes to complete including the number of people in the chain and whether you are a first time buyer.
