Our aim is simple: to give you confidence, clarity and a conveyancing experience that feels personal, supportive and efficient.

At M.A Solicitors, we believe in clear, upfront pricing. Our fees for residential conveyancing are fixed wherever possible, and we will always explain any additional costs before work begins.

Typical Fee Range

For standard freehold sales and purchases, our fees usually fall between
£1,200 – £3,000 (excluding VAT as we are not VAT registered). The exact fee depends on the property value, tenure, and complexity of the transaction.

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Possible Additional Fees

Some transactions involve extra work. If applicable, we will discuss these with you in advance.

Disbursements (Third Party Costs)

These are payments made to external bodies on your behalf. Typical disbursements include:

• Searches: £150–£400 plus VAT (varies by local authority)

• Land Registry Fees: Based on property value (no VAT) Fees Calculator.

• Indemnity Policies: £20–£350 + VAT (if required, but not accepted by all lenders)

• Stamp Duty Land Tax: Calculated according to HMRC rules and depending on the sale price of the property. You can visit the HMRC’s website [Rachel can we include the link to the HMRC’s website Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) to calculate the amount payable. 

We will provide a full breakdown once we have your property details.

Other Services

• Freehold Remortgage: from £750 

• Buy-to-Let Remortgage: from £950 

• Transfer of Equity: from £900 + disbursements

• Transfer of Equity with Remortgage: from £1,050 

• Equity Release: from £1,050 

What Our Standard Fee normally includes for purchases:

• Reviewing title documents and identifying any issues

• Advising on searches and reporting findings

• Reviewing mortgage offer and reporting to lender

• Handling exchange and completion

• Post completion work, including SDLT submission and registration

What our Standard Fee normally includes for Sales:

• Preparing contract documentation

• Responding to buyer enquiries

• Managing exchange and completion

• Redeeming any existing mortgage

If unexpected title defects or complex issues arise, such as engaging in protracted negotiations with the seller, we will explain any additional work and costs before proceeding, as this work is not included

Timescales

Most transactions complete within 6–16 weeks, depending on:

• the length of the chain

• search turnaround times

• mortgage lender processing

• whether the title is straightforward

Registration at the Land Registry can take 2–12 months, depending on their backlog.