Jennings Perks can take care of the whole process for you whether you are a first time buyer, seller, buying to let, remortgaging or need a transfer of equity after a divorce or separation. There can be a lot to consider at this time, as you consider mortgages, leases, how you are going to own the property and in what shares, surveys, stamp duty land tax and land registration. We have excellent relationships with all the local estate agents and authorities, to ensure that your move proceeds smoothly and efficiently. Jennings Perks conveyancing team will advise you and handle the whole process on your behalf.
We can help you with:
We are unable to assist with Equity Release & tenancy agreements.
Jennings Perks residential property team is accredited to the Conveyancing Quality Scheme by the Law Society. This is a rare achievement in recognition of the hard work, the high standards and service that the residential property team provide to their clients as well as to banks and building societies.
Our fees depend upon the value of the property you are buying or selling and are listed below:
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
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)
Leasehold flats/apartments – Additional £250 on a sale
Leasehold Flats/apartment purchases – £300 + VAT per management pack
New BuildsAdditional – Additional £300
Mortgage fee (purchase) – £100
All fees and some disbursements are subject to VAT @ 20%.
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: |
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) | 200.00 260.00 |
| 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: |
Below details the main stages of the purchase process:
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.
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