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Thank you for looking at our property services. Whether you are selling your first home, moving property or managing an investment sale, we are here to take the stress out of the process.
Understanding likely costs is an important part of any transaction. If you are researching house sale solicitor fees, conveyancing fees sale transactions may involve, residential conveyancing fees or property sale legal fees, our team can provide clear guidance and transparent pricing from the outset.
We will guide you through each step of the transaction and tailor our service to your personal requirements, so you receive exactly the support you need throughout the sale process.
When it comes to selling a property, there are important decisions to make and legal obligations to satisfy. We are here to ensure everything is dealt with efficiently, allowing your sale to progress as smoothly as possible while keeping you informed at every stage.
Why Choose Hains & Lewis for Residential Property Sales
We have an experienced team who understand the stresses involved in selling property. Our approach is a simple – we provide a first-class service from our expert team who make the difference by taking care of all the important legal details and removing any confusion and uncertainty from the process of selling a property.
Selling a property can involve a number of legal and practical considerations, particularly where there are issues relating to title, boundaries, leasehold arrangements or documentation requirements. Our role is to identify and address these matters as early as possible to help avoid unnecessary delays.
We take the time to explain the process clearly, making sure you understand what is required at each stage of the transaction. From preparing contract documentation through to exchange and completion, our team will provide practical advice and regular updates throughout the sale.
By combining legal expertise with a client-focused approach, we aim to make the process of selling a property as straightforward and stress-free as possible.
Whether you are selling your property through an estate agent or privately, we will make everything as clear as possible. Our team are made up of highly qualified Solicitors who have the legal and technical “know how” to resolve any issues as they arise in a professional and efficient manner.
We also recognise that communication is key, especially where there are complex issues to deal with, so will ensure you are always kept up-to-date and get answers to your questions in plain English.
We want you to feel confident that you are a priority, with our aim being that any member of the team is available to speak with you when you need some clarity and certainty at any stage in the process. We feel this provides reassurance and gives you an outlet for any concerns that you may have. We know property is often the biggest investment you have, so we want to offer a reliable, first-class service to protect that investment, while giving you value for money with no hidden fees.
House Sale Solicitor Fees and Costs
The fees involved in any transaction are important and we review our fees on a regular basis, considering client’s feedback to ensure we always offer good value for money. We typically work on a fixed fee basis, so that from the outset you know what the fees will be for your transaction.
Our approach provides clarity around solicitor fees for selling house transactions and helps clients understand likely costs before work begins.
If during the transaction there is a new development, we will discuss the change in fees with you and agree a way forward.
For the fees for your transaction please click on the link that will take you to the fee calculator here.
The overall property sale legal fees will depend on the nature of the transaction and whether any additional work becomes necessary during the sale process. We will always discuss any changes with you at the earliest opportunity and provide a clear explanation of any additional fees.
Disbursements
Residential property sales generally involve fewer disbursements than property purchases. However, there may still be costs associated with obtaining documentation, management information packs for leasehold properties or other information required to complete the transaction. We will advise you of any applicable costs at the earliest opportunity.
Exclusions
We do not undertake tax advice.
Our fees are fixed, however there may be factors that would typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above. Where there is likely to be any additional cost, we will make sure you are informed of this at the earliest opportunity and a clear estimate of those extra costs will be provided.
Factors that may lead to an increase in cost include:
- If a legal title is defective or part of the property is unregistered
- If crucial documents, we have previously requested from you have not been provided to us
- If you require to exchange within 6 weeks of instructing us
- If you require completion within 6 weeks of instructing us
- If you require simultaneous exchange and completion
Time Scales
For any transaction, the timescales are subject to change depending on when your offer is accepted and other factors involved, such as:
- Number of parties in the chain
- Whether the buyer has a mortgage in place
- Whether the buyer requests lease extension for a leasehold property
- Whether the searches flag up any issues
- Whether buyer’s Survey shows up any issues
- Buyer’s Enquiries
A typical transaction will take between 10-14 weeks. However, if any of the above apply or there are other factors we need to take into consideration, it may increase the time by a further 4-6 weeks and additional charges may occur. We will discuss this with you at the earliest opportunity, so you always have a clear picture of how long things are likely to take.
Key Milestones
With every transaction there are key milestones, which may vary according to individual circumstances. They may be as follows:
- Taking your instructions and giving initial advised based on the information you have provided
- Checking finances are in place for the buyer to fund the purchase
- Drafting contracts of sale and any other necessary documents and reviewing these with you
- Sending the contacts of sale to the buyer’s solicitor and dealing with any enquires they have
- Providing advice on all documents and information received
- Finalising the contract and sending to you for signature
- Agreeing a completion date (the date from which the buyer will legally own the property)
- Exchanging contracts and notify you that this has happened
- Completing the purchase
Speak to Our Property Team
If you are planning to sell a property and would like further information about residential conveyancing fees, house sale solicitor fees or likely timescales, please contact our team. We will be happy to discuss your circumstances and provide guidance on the likely costs involved.