Lockings Solicitors
Lockings Solicitors

Conveyancing Costs

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Sale Legal Fees

Property Band Legal Fee Legal Fee (inc. VAT)
£0 – £174,999 £775.00 £930.00
£175,000 – £249,999 £875.00 £1050.00
£250,000 – £499,999 £975.00 £1170.00
£500,000 – £749,999 £1075.00 £1290.00
£750,000 – £999,999 £1175.00 £1410.00
If the property price exceeds £1m, our specialist team will consult you before agreeing legal fees aligned with our tailored legal service to suit the features and location of the property.

Sale Additional Fees

Professional Charges Legal Fee Legal Fee (inc. VAT)
ID Verification (per person)
£50.00 £60.00
Obtaining Title Documents £40.00 £48.00
Bank Transfer Fee (Per Transfer) £40.00 £48.00
Mortgage Redemption Fee £125.00 £150.00
Leasehold Property £400.00 £480.00
LPA Validity Check £150.00 £180.00
Where the title is unregistered £200.00 £240.00
Management Company involvement £250.00 £300.00
Dealing with a Restriction or second charge £150.00 £180.00
Shared Ownership Lease £250.00 £300.00
Help to Buy Equity loan redemption £150.00 £180.00
Solar Panels – owned by you £50.00 £60.00
Solar Panels – lease £125.00 £150.00
Deed of Variation to a solar panel lease £75.00 £90.00
Dealing with separate co-sellers (e.g., a matrimonial sale) or sales involving a trust or a company sale involves more legal work, we will discuss with you an appropriate additional fee

Purchase Legal Fees

Property Band Legal Fee Legal Fee (inc. VAT)
£0 – £174999 £775.00 £930.00
£175,000 – £249,999 £875.00 £1050.00
£250,000 – £499,999 £975.00 £1170.00
£500,000 – £749,999 £1075.00 £1290.00
£750,000 – £999,999 £1175.00 £1410.00
If the property price exceeds £1m, our specialist team will consult you before agreeing legal fees aligned with our tailored legal service to suit the features and location of the property.

Purchase Additional Fees

Professional Charges Legal Fee Legal Fee (inc. VAT)
ID Verification (per person) £50.00 £60.00
Bank Transfer Fee (Per Transfer) £40.00 £48.00
Acting for Lender Fee £125.00 £150.00
Leasehold Supplement £500.00 £600.00
Help to Buy ISA (Per ISA) £50.00 £60.00
Gifted Deposit (Per Gift) £95.00 £114.00
Shared Ownership (to be confirmed depending on the type of lease) £250.00 £300.00
New Build £350.00 £420.00
Declaration of Trust (between joint owners in simple terms) £250.00 £300.00
Management Company involvement £250.00 £300.00
Dealing with a registered title Restriction £150.00 £180.00
Where the Seller’s title is unregistered £250.00 £300.00
Solar Panels – owned by Seller £50.00 £60.00
Solar Panels – leased £125.00 £150.00
If a Deed of Variation is required to a solar panel lease £75.00 £90.00
Completion Searches £25.00 £30
Local, Enviro (inc flood) & Drainage Searches £295.00 £354
Chancel Repair Liability Premium £12.79 N/A

Dealing with separate co-owners or trustees, acting for companies or investors and purchasers using specialist lending involves more legal work, we will discuss with you an appropriate additional fee

To calculate the SDLT applicable to your transaction, we recommend you use the online calculator provided by HMRC.  Guidance can be found at https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#/intro  It is your responsibility to ensure you declare the correct rate and pay the appropriate amount of tax.

A Land Registration fee is charged to transfer the title of the Property into your name.  Land Registry fees are based on transaction type and property price.  We will include the fee in your quotation when we know details of your transaction and price.  Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees

Remortgage Legal Fees

Property Band Legal Fee Legal Fee (inc. VAT)
£0 – £1,000,000 £599.00 £718.80

Remortgage Additional Fees

Professional Charges Total Total (inc. VAT)
ID Verification (per person) £50.00 £60.00
Bank Transfer Fee (Per Transfer) £40.00 £48.00
Leasehold Fee £200.00 £240.00

Removing or complying with title restrictions, redeeming additional charges or making amendment to the title register as part of a remortgage transaction will involve additional fees, these will be charged at the rates above.

A Land Registration fee is charged to transfer the title of the Property into your name.  Land Registry fees are based on transaction type and property price.  We will include the fee in your quotation when we know details of your transaction and price.  Guidance can be found at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees

Your Lender will likely require a Local Authority search or search insurance.  We will calculate this for you when we know the details of your Lender, property details and property value.

Zone Fees

Property Zones
Property located in Zone 2        £100

Property located in Zone 3        £300

 

Zone 1 – HU, DN14 or YO4, 8, 15, 16, 25, 41, 42, 43 postcode

Zone 2 – Outside Zone 1 but not in Zone 3

Zone 3 – Within 40-mile radius of London

What Our Clients Say

Find out about our simple, straightforward service from the people who know it best –– our clients.
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Pat Wilkinson
7 October 2026
I was very happy with the service provided. It was a fairly unusual sale and they kept me informed throughout. Couldn't recommend them any more!
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Robert Edwards
6 October 2026
Excellent service throughout the whole mortgage process. The team were professional, helpful and kept me updated at every stage. Everything was handled efficiently, and they made the process straightforward and stress-free. I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for a reliable solicitor.
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Werner Marais
6 October 2026
Ms Adele Kirk at Locking Solicitors in Beverley was brilliant from start to finish. She was professional, approachable, and kept me informed at every stage, making everything feel much more straightforward and less stressful. Adele took the time to explain things clearly, answered my questions promptly, and made me feel well supported throughout. I’m extremely grateful for her help and would happily recommend Adele and the team.
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Gary Johnston
2 October 2026
Non pressurised professional service at all times. Having to put a parent into care is something no one should have to deal with so having a reliant service behind me was so reassuring 👏🏻
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Bri S
2 October 2026
Very professional company, everything explained in detail, warm, friendly and reassuring, would definitely go back if we ever needed their services again.
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John Wells
1 October 2026
It was easy to get too and found they run to time with very little waiting. Nicola was very pleasant to talk to and we found here very efficient and helpful explaining what we required. Hopefully job done - Thankyou John and Jenny W.
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Ron Major
1 October 2026
All the staff were very pleasant and the guidance and help given to us by Nicola was very much appreciated, we now feel that on completion of our L.P.A ,s registration our house will be in order .The will writing process was also conducted in a pleasant and professional manner.Thank you.
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Andrew Gardner
1 October 2026
Excellent customer service. The process was explained extremely clearly and excellent advice was given throughout.
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Will Steel
30 September 2026
I used Lockings for my hose sale and purchase. I highly recommend these solicitors, from the ease of obtaining the initial quote, through the selling and buying process of two properties, the staff kept me informed and updated . Once I had sold my property, I then went out and offered on a new property, which required a quick sale , Lockings stepped up and within 5 weeks the property was purchased. Excellent service at every stage and went above and beyond when I needed help ! Thank you.
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Gemma Hayes-Logan
25 September 2026
Adele and Sam were beyond helpful when helping me navigate a first house purchase whilst going through a divorce. Nothing was too much trouble and every question asked, of which there were many, never felt like a burden. Quick, efficient communication and a smooth purchase made a very stressful situation somewhat more manageable. Thank you Lockings!

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