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Thank you for looking at our property services. Whether you are a first-time buyer or an investor, we are here to take the stress out of buying and selling a home. We will guide you through each step of the transaction and tailor our service to your personal requirements, so you get exactly the service you need.
When it comes to selling a property, there are important decisions you need to make, and we are here to ensure that your all your legal obligations are met. There are lots of boxes to tick and we want to assist you in selling your house quickly and efficiently, leaving you free to move on to your next property.
Why Us
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.
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.
We are proud to hold Lexcel and CQS Accreditations, issued by the Law Society. This involves the firm undergoing a rigorous audit process which ensures we maintain high levels of client care.
Pricing
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.
If during the transaction there is a new development, we will discuss the change in fees with you and agree a way forward.
Our fees are set out as:
Residential Sale
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the sale of your current home.
VARIABLE (THRESHOLD-BASED) FEES
Professional Charges
| FREEHOLD | LEASEHOLD | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Band Start (£) | Band End (£) | Fee (£) | PLUS VAT | Fee (£) | PLUS VAT |
| 0 | 100000.99 | 550 | 660 | 800 | 960 |
| 100001 | 150000.99 | 600 | 720 | 850 | 1020 |
| 150001 | 200000.99 | 650 | 780 | 900 | 1080 |
| 200001 | 200000.99 | 700 | 840 | 900 | 1140 |
| 250001 | 300000.99 | 750 | 900 | 1000 | 1200 |
| 300001 | 300000.99 | 800 | 960 | 1050 | 1260 |
| 350001 | 450000.99 | 825 | 990 | 1075 | 1290 |
| 450001 | 450000.99 | 850 | 1020 | 1100 | 1320 |
| 500001 | 575000.99 | 950 | 1140 | 1200 | 1440 |
| 575001 | 625000.99 | 1000 | 1200 | 1250 | 1500 |
| 625001 | 625000.99 | 1100 | 1320 | 1350 | 1620 |
| 625001 | 750000.99 | 1200 | 1440 | 1450 | 1740 |
| 750001 | 800000.99 | 1250 | 1500 | 1500 | 1800 |
| 800001 | 900000.99 | 1300 | 1560 | 1550 | 1860 |
| 900001 | 1000000.99 | 1400 | 1680 | 1650 | 1980 |
| 1000001 | 1200000.99 | 1500 | 1800 | 1750 | 2100 |
| 1200001 | bespoke quote | ||||
| Threshold (£) | Threshold (£) | ||||
| 1200000 | 1200000 |
Expense for Electronic Client Onboarding
| Item | Fee | VAT | Subtotal | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
eCOS – electronic Client Onboarding Solution per person | £20 | £4 | £24 |
Our eCOS solution allows you to onboard you using an intuitive online interface which includes Verification of Identity (VOI), Verification of Funds (VOF) and Property Information Forms, TA6, TA7 and TA10. By using this solution not only will you enjoy a seamless onboarding process therefore enhancing your client experience, it will also assist in progressing the Conveyancing transaction much sooner.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry Official Copies. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process.
| Item | Amount | Fee | VAT | Subtotal |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bankruptcy Search (per person) | £2.00 | £0.40 | £2.40 | |
| Land Registry Official Title Documents | £3.00 | £0.60 | £3.60 |
Exclusions
We do not undertake tax advice.
Please note that neither hpjv solicitors or the search companies will physically inspect the property and our role relates to the conveyancing on the legal title to you and reporting on the search results. We advise you to instruct a surveyor to investigate the structure and services at the property and report to you on any issues and/or identify any works required prior to you entering into a legal commitment to purchase the property.
We are not qualified to offer any advice as to the height, construction, structural, building safety or fire safety of the property or buildings and you are advised to seek advice from a surveyor qualified in this area. We are therefore not able to offer any advice on these issues so you must exercise your own due diligence and consult an appropriate professional.
Our fees are fixed, however there may be factors which 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.
hpjv Solicitors App
We know our clients lead busy lives and would prefer to have the option to catch up on the progress of their conveyancing in their own time. With our hpjv Solicitors app, you can follow the progress of your matter with clearly defined milestones, make payments and provide ID electronically, and can correspond directly with your solicitor at a time that suits you. We pride ourselves on providing an efficient and seamless service with our clients at the heart of what we do and this app has been designed to keep you updated by providing live matter information whenever a task is completed by us, saving you unnecessary time spent on phone calls and emails.
Additional Work
Our fees are fixed, however there may be factors which would typically increase the cost of the fees estimated above which are based on a standard transaction.
Factors that may lead to an increase in cost include:
- If a legal title is defective or part of the property is unregistered
- If you discover building regulations or planning permission has not been obtained
- If crucial documents, we have previously requested from you have not been provided to us
- If the property is a new build
- If the property is less than 10 years old
- There is more than one secured charge to redeem or register
- Funds being supplied by third parties
- Dealing with a freehold estate management company to include obtaining and reviewing their sales pack and complying with their requirements upon transfer/sale/purchase of a property.
Where there is likely to be any additional work leading to an increase of costs, we will make sure you are informed of this at the earliest opportunity and a clear estimate of those extra costs are set out below.
| Additional Fees for freehold and leasehold | Fee + VAT (£) |
|---|---|
| Unregistered Title £200.00 | 240.00 |
| Bank Transfer Fee £30.00 | 36.00 |
| ID Admin Fee £20.00 | 24.00 |
| Purchase or sale more than one title, subject to minimum of per title £75 | 90.00 |
| Dealing with Freehold management company £200.00 | 240.00 |
| Mortgage Admin Fee (on purchases and transfers of equity) £150.00 | 180.00 |
| LTT/SDLT form admin fee £50.00 | 60.00 |
| Help to Buy ISA/Lifetime ISA (per one on purchases) £50.00 | 60.00 |
| Help to Buy Wales Ltd admin fee on purchases £200.00 | 240.00 |
| Shared Ownership schemes £200.00 | 240.00 |
| New Build Admin fee (on purchases) £200.00 | 240.00 |
| Deposit as a Gift on purchases and transfers of equity) £100.00 | 120.00 |
| Drafting a Deed of Trust £300.00 | 360.00 |
| Drafting Transfer of Part, subject to minimum of £700.00 | 840.00 |
| Drafting Statutory Declaration £100.00 | 120.00 |
| Dealing with solar panel lease on purchase/transfer £175.00 | 245.00 |
| Dealing with third party solicitors, per set £175.00 | 245.00 |
| Dealing separately with co-owner/their solicitors per party £175.00 | 245.00 |
| Fee for effecting indemnity insurance, per policy £30.00 | 35.00 |
| Dealing with removal of notices, restrictions, cautions per entry £100.00 | 120.00 |
| Purchase from a mortgagee in possession £200.00 | 240.00 |
| Dealing with retentions post completion, subject to a minimum of £50.00 | 60.00 |
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
