Clear, transparent pricing with no hidden costs, so that you understand exactly what you will pay from the very outset of your transaction.
Due to our use of purpose built technology and our efficient internal processes, we are competitively priced and can offer:
We promise 100% transparency on pricing. We break down every item on your quote, explain what it covers and keep it visible on your secure online portal throughout your transaction.
While we always aim to deliver on our original quote, changes can occasionally arise during the conveyancing process. In those cases, we will always inform you as soon as possible and let you know the cost implications before any further work is done. Throughout the process we guarantee no hidden charges and no surprises.
We understand that, occasionally, a property transaction does not reach completion, often for reasons outside your control. If that happens, you will not pay any further legal fees beyond the amounts already paid at the outset.
In that event, the following amounts are not refundable:
For the avoidance of doubt, if the transaction does not complete, the £200 deposit and any search fees will not be refunded, and no further fees will become payable.
In situations where we cannot act for you due to professional obligations, we will not raise any fees and will return any remaining funds to you. We will tell you about our decision to end the retainer as soon as possible. Although we are not obliged to disclose the reasoning behind a decision not to act, we aim to cooperate fully with the solicitors you choose to instruct in our place.
Examples of these situations may include:
We sincerely hope that your transaction is successful. If, however, the transaction falls through, either through your choice or the choice of the other party, we will only charge you the initial deposit and any incurred search fees. There are no hidden cancellation charges.
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A £200 (inclusive of VAT at 20%) non-refundable deposit covers the administration costs of opening your file. This deposit is discounted off your legal fees on completion, so you do not pay it twice.
These are our fees for doing the legal work and are payable to MJP.
The estimated legal fees for different property values and transaction types are shown in the fee schedule below.
Disbursements are amounts of money that MJP must pay to third parties such as the Land Registry, Search Bureau and your local council in connection with your transaction. These are always part of buying or selling a home, no matter which property lawyer you choose.
Profit costs are the fees paid for the legal work on your file. When MJP provides you with a quote, you will see our profit costs at the top of the quote labelled “Our Fees”. These include the following.
MJP offers a fixed fee quote. This means a fee is calculated based on the property’s value, the property’s tenure (freehold or leasehold) and any additional elements of the transaction that may create extra work.
Applicable for both sale and purchase. This fee covers the administrative work involved in facilitating the transfer of completion funds. This fee is usually £23.33 plus VAT at 20%.
Applicable for purchase transactions only. This covers the work required to order and report on the property searches for your purchase. This fee is £191.67 plus VAT at 20%.
Disbursements are the fees paid to third parties such as the Land Registry, local councils and other solicitors. They are always part of buying or selling a home, no matter which property lawyer you choose. When MJP provides you with a quote, we show these fees in the bottom half of the quote labelled “Disbursements”.
Applicable for both sale and purchase. Payable to the Land Registry for the provision of the documents which make up the property’s title deeds. The Land Registry charge £7 per document.
For leasehold properties, you will also need to pay for an official copy of the lease, which details the term of the lease, the amount of rent payable and all other obligations affecting the property. This costs £7. It may also be necessary to order other documents referred to in the Register of Title held at the Land Registry.
Applicable for purchase only.
Mortgage lenders require us to conduct this search to determine whether the potential borrower has been made bankrupt. The cost is £6 per person.
Applicable for purchase only.
Payable to the Search Bureau for the provision of searches concerning the property and surrounding area. This typically costs £120 inclusive of VAT.
Applicable for both sale and purchase. If funds are paid by telegraphic transfer, a Bank Transfer Fee will be charged over and above the amount the bank charges us. This is to undertake the work of arranging the telegraphic transfer on your behalf. This typically costs £12 inclusive of VAT.
Applicable to purchase transactions only. A priority search is carried out against the property title to help protect the buyer’s interest before registration is completed. The priority period usually lasts for 30 working days from the date of the search. The cost is £7.
Please note: For purchase transactions, Land Registry fees, bankruptcy check fees, registration fees and priority search fees are subject to VAT.
For sale transactions, Land Registration document fees are not subject to VAT.
Several factors can alter the original quote during a transaction, which may increase your fees. For a full list of these factors please visit the Additional Fees page or contact our New Business team for clarification.
Please note that we do not act where the transaction value exceeds £3,000,000.
The table below sets out our approximate quotation for different property values and transaction types. All fees are exclusive of VAT at 20% unless stated otherwise.
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Other than the initial £200 deposit for a sale only, or the initial £200 deposit and your search fees for a purchase transaction, all fees and disbursements, including Stamp Duty, must be paid and cleared 24 hours before your agreed completion date. Upon prior agreement, you can make payments from the proceeds of your sale.
Other than the initial £200 deposit (for a sale only) or the initial £200 deposit and your search fees (for a purchase transaction), all fees and disbursements, including Stamp Duty Land Tax, must be paid and cleared 24 hours before your agreed completion date. Upon prior agreement, you can make payments from the proceeds of your sale.
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