The head of our conveyancing team is Laura Lewis. Laura is an experienced Solicitor who also manages our Bicester office. Her hourly fee for advice is £295 plus VAT, however most of the work is charged on the basis of a fixed fee. Please visit the Our Team page for their qualifications and experience. Please note that VAT is currently 20% of the amount charged.
We will endeavour to complete your transaction as quickly as possible. An average transaction will take 10-12 weeks but this can vary due to the complexity of your matter and the speed of other transactions in the chain.
We do not charge a separate fee for the preparation of the Stamp Duty Land Tax Return.
On completion of your transaction, we give a discount on the making of your Wills.
We are required to give details of our fees for prospective clients and typical fees for freehold transactions are set out below. For a detailed fee estimate tailored to your particular circumstance, please Contact us
| Sale/Purchase Price | Typical Fees |
| £0 – £250,000 | £1250.00 plus VAT* |
| £250,001-£350,000 | £1350.00 plus VAT* |
| £350,001-£500,000 | £1450.00 plus VAT* |
| £500,000-£750,000 | £1600.00 plus VAT* |
| £750,001-£1,000,000 | £1950.00 plus VAT* |
| £1,000,000-£2,000,000 | £3950.00 plus VAT* |
| Contact us for a quote* |
| Disbursements | Cost |
| Searches | £360 (estimate) |
| Stamp Duty | To be advised |
| Land Registry fees | In accordance with the |
| Land Registry Fee Scale | |
| Bank Transfer Fees | £72 Per Transfer incl VAT |
| Identity Check | £54 Per Person incl VAT |
| Office Copy Entries | Usually £8.40 Per Title incl VAT |
| Additional Costs | (Which may be charged where applicable) |
| Transfer of Equity (up to £1M value) | £925.00 plus VAT |
| First Registration | £950.00 plus VAT |
| Additional Leasehold fee | £550.00 plus VAT |
| Additional New Build Fee | £550.00 plus VAT |
| Standalone Declaration of Trust | £750.00 plus VAT |
An example of the costs of a freehold purchase at a price of £250,000 is set out below:
Lee Chadwick’s fee £1250 plus vat of £250
Search fees estimated £360 including vat
Land Registry fee £150 (no vat due on this)
Bank transfer fee £72 (including vat)
Electronic identity check per person £54 (including vat)
Land Registry search per title/plan £8.40 (including vat)
Land charges search per person £7.20 (including vat)
Total £2,151.60 plus Stamp Duty Land Tax
We will carry out a calculation for Stamp Duty Land Tax based on your particular circumstances and the current taxation rates when we provide you with a quote.
*plus disbursements
Contact us for further details