The head of our conveyancing team is Katherine Robertson and her deputy is Sue Morton, Linda Robinson is a very experienced Licensed Conveyancer all based in our Witney office and Laura Lewis is an experienced Solicitor who manages our Bicester office. Their hourly fee for advice is £275 plus VAT, however most of their 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 | £1150.00 plus VAT* |
| £250,001-£350,000 | £1250.00 plus VAT* |
| £350,001-£500,000 | £1350.00 plus VAT* |
| £500,000-£750,000 | £1500.00 plus VAT* |
| £750,001-£1,000,000 | £1800.00 plus VAT* |
| £1,000,000 and above | £2650.00 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 | £66 Per Transfer incl vat |
| Identity Check | £36 Per Person incl vat |
| Office Copy Entries | Usually £7.20 Per Title |
| Additional Costs | (Which may be charged where applicable) |
| Transfer of Equity | £825.00 plus VAT |
| First Registration | £750.00 plus VAT |
| Leasehold | £550.00 plus VAT |
| Help to Buy and New Build Fee | £550.00 plus VAT |
| Declaration of Trust | £550.00 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 £1150 plus vat of £230
Search fees estimated £360 including vat
Land Registry fee £150 (no vat due on this)
Bank transfer fee £66 (including vat)
Electronic identity check per person £36 (including vat)
Land Registry search per title £3 (no vat due on this)
Land charges search per person £2 (no vat due on this)
Total £1997 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