Sale of a freehold property – Fixed Fee

Our fixed fee covers all the work required to complete the sale of your property.  This will include the following key stages :-

• Taking your instructions
• Preparing the contract and supporting documentation
• Obtaining planning documentation if required
• Replying to enquiries of the buyers Solicitor
• Obtaining Mortgage redemption figure (if applicable)
• Arranging for the Contract and Transfer to be signed
• Agreeing a completion date
• Exchanging Contracts
• Obtaining up to date Redemption figure and Estate Agents invoice (if applicable)
• Completing the sale
• Redeeming the Mortgage, if applicable

Our costs range from £595.00 plus VAT* up to £2,000.00 plus VAT depending on the value of the property.

Example of our costs on a property sale at £150,000.00.  This assumes you have an existing mortgage.

Our costs      £595.00 plus VAT*

• We also charge a fee of £10.00 plus VAT* to carry out an identity check for each seller.
• We also charge a fee of £40.00 plus VAT* to arrange for a bank transfer of the balance to redeem the mortgage

*All charges for VAT will be charged at the current rate of 20%

Disbursements which would be payable on the sale of a property:-

• Office copies £6.00

Introduced Cases

We work with a number of leading estate agents and introducers throughout England and Wales. The companies support us in marketing our services, providing case tracking and update platforms, collecting initial payments and (in purchase transactions) ordering searches and sales progression. This support is a valuable support for us and in return we pay variable referrals fees to these companies, which is depended on the level of support they provide us with. Referral fees start from £50.00. This is a fee paid by ourselves and is not an additional cost to you.

Initial Payment
In order for us to begin work on your transaction, a payment of £350.00 will need to be paid. Please contact your Conveyancer for details on how to pay.

Potential Additional Disbursements

There may be certain factors which would attract further disbursements:-

• If the title to the property you are selling is defective and you have to obtain an indemnity policy.
• If building regulations or planning permission has not been obtained or copies of these are not available and have to be requested from the relevant authority.
• Copies of documents referred to in the title of the property £3.00 per document from H M Land Registry

Timescales

On average we would anticipate the sale of a residential freehold property to take between 10 to 12 weeks from issue of contract documentation.  However, you should be aware that this depends on many factors and if there is a chain the pace is likely to be dictated by the slowest party.

For Leasehold Property

If you are selling a leasehold residential property additional costs and disbursements will apply.

Additional costs

Our additional costs to act on your behalf in connection with the sale would be £125.00 plus VAT at 20% this is in respect of the following additional work which will be carried out on your behalf:-

• Checking the Lease
• Obtaining Management Company Information Pack
• Replying to leasehold enquiries
• Apportioning the Ground Rent and Service Charge

Further Disbursements

The following additional disbursements may be payable:-

• Fee for the Sellers Leasehold Information Pack – this is obtained from the Management Company / Landlord. It is difficult to estimate, but can range between £150.00 – £350.00 plus VAT at 20%.

The above disbursements can vary and can on occasion be more than the ranges specified above.  We can provide you with accurate figures once we are in receipt of information.

Timescales

On average we would anticipate the sale of a residential leasehold property to take between  12 to 16 weeks from issue of contract documentation.  However, you should be aware that this depends on many factors and if there is a chain the pace is likely to be dictated by the slowest party.

 

Quote Sale of a Freehold Property

 

Who will be acting for me?

Hedon

Lindsay Burdett – Director and Head of Conveyancing

1. Lindsay has 21 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
2. Lindsay’s Supervisor is Stephanie Sadofsky, a Director at our Hull Branch with over 20 years’ experience in conveyancing and private client work, Sephanie is also a Solicitor at the firm. For more information on Stephanie, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

Garry Roper – Licensed Conveyancer

1. Garry has 10 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
2. Garry is a Licensed Conveyancer who qualified in 2021.
3. Garry’s Supervisor is Lindsay Burdett, the Head of Conveyancing at our Hedon Branch and a Director at the firm. For more information on Lindsay, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

Diane Maughan – Conveyancing Executive

1. Diane has 34 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
2. Diane has a BTEC Paralegal Diploma in Residential Conveyancing.
3. Diane’s Supervisor is Lindsay Burdett, the Head of Conveyancing at our Hedon Branch and a Director at the firm. For more information on Lindsay, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

Cottingham

Paul Harrison- Licensed Conveyancer and Director

1. Paul has over 20 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
2. Paul has experience of dealing with commercial property sales and purchases and is on hand to offer business advice in respect of the same.
3. Paul is a Licensed Conveyancer.
4. Paul’s Supervisor is Stephanie Sadofsky, a Director and Solicitor at the firm. For more information on Stephanie, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

Natasha Ayers- Conveyancing Executive

1. Natasha has 22 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
2. Natasha’s Supervisor is Stephanie Sadofsky, a Solicitor and Director at our Hull Branch. For more information on Stephanie, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

Hull

Stephanie Sadofsky – Solicitor and Director

1. Stephanie has over 30 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales, leasehold purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity and has extensive knowledge of commercial property law.
2. Stephanie is experienced and knowledgeable in Private Client work, including: the administration of estates, will drafting, Lasting Powers of Attorney, Deputyships, Name Changes and more.
3. Stephanie has been qualified as a Solicitor for many years.
4. Stephanie’s Supervisor is Laura J Gibb, she is a Solicitor at Jane Brooks Law. For more information on Laura, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/

Rachel Watkinson-Conveyancing Executive

1. Rachel has 12 years’ experience in all aspects of conveyancing, including freehold and leasehold sales and purchases, re-mortgages and transfers of equity.
2. Rachel is currently an Associate member of Cilex studying Land Law, Family Law and Contract Law
3. Rachel’s Supervisor is Stephanie Sadofsky, she is a Director and Solicitor at Jane Brooks Law with over 20 years’ experience in Residential and Commercial Conveyancing and Private Client work. For more information on Stephanie, please see her profile here https://www.janebrookslaw.co.uk/about-us/meet-the-team/