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Our fees for a Sale and/or Purchase will range from £650.00 to £2,500.00 based on a straightforward Freehold Registered title. Our fees will depend on the value of the property. Please contact us by telephone on (029) 2039 5888 or email [link] to obtain a written estimate.
DISBURSEMENTS
Disbursements are costs related to third party services which we pay on your behalf.
Office copies of your title: £3 per document – provided to Sellers’ Solicitors
Electronic ID check: we are obliged to obtain up to date identification documentation and carry out verification checks for all clients including ongoing clients
Search Fees: Dependent on Local Authority
Bankruptcy Search: £2 per name. If you are getting a mortgage, we are obliged by your Lender to undertake a bankruptcy search against your name
Land Registry pre-completion search – £3 per property title. On a purchase, just prior to completion, we undertake a search of the Land Registry records to check there has been no changes to the registered title since the contract paperwork was supplied by the Sellers’ solicitor
Land Transaction Tax / Stamp Duty Land Tax: 0-12% of the purchase price. The amount payable depends on the property purchase price and other circumstances.
Please visit the below links for more information:
WRA Land Transaction Tax Calculator (Properties in Wales)
https://www.gov.wales/land-transaction-tax-calculator
HMRC Stamp Duty Tax Calculator (Properties in England)
https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#!/intro
HM Land Registry Registration Fees: £45 -£1,105.00 Following completion of a purchase we will submit an application to HM Land Registry to register the purchase and mortgage (if applicable). The fee varies depending on several factors including the purchase price.
In most cases we do not need to revise our fees. Sometimes however during the transaction matters emerge or the matter becomes more complex which can in turn increase costs.
Please be assured that most of the service and fees detailed will not be relevant to your transaction but we prefer to advise you in advance of the possible scenarios. A summary of the most common additional Services and Fees are set out below:
All costs are subject to VAT at standard rate
We have a specialist team headed by Liane Farthing, Solicitor, Director and Owner at Hopkins Law. Hopkins Law is a proud member of the Equity Release Council. We were the first practice in Wales, acting for Borrowers, to become members of the Equity Release Council. We offer dedicated hands-on support to our clients with our team offering a prompt, friendly and efficient service. We offer face to face appointments with our own team, nothing is too much trouble. We genuinely care about our clients and provide a service tailored to each individual client. Our fees start from £749 including VAT
A Remortgage is when you swap mortgage lenders. Remortgaging your property can be a good way to free up equity or cut costs.
Once you’ve decided on the product that’s right for you, our Solicitors can take care of all the legal work. Our fees are from £395.00 plus VAT. Contact the team today for a no obligation discussion.
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Director and Head of Property & Private Client
Qualified: 1990
Liane is head of Property Law and Private Clients. In addition to this role Liane also manages Hopkins Law with responsibility on operational and strategic issues including finance, IT, staff, compliance and employee well-being. Following qualification, Liane practised as an in-house lawyer followed by management roles at the Principality Building, roles which helped Liane combine legal expertise with management. Since then, Liane has worked at Eversheds, latterly Berry Smith where Liane established an Equity Release team, acting for one of the country’s leading providers. <br>
Liane joined Hopkins Law as a Partner in November 2007 to head the firm’s Property Department. Her years of experience allow her to deal with all the aspects of property transactions, including Residential Sales and Purchases, Leases, Remortgages and Equity Release. Liane combines professionalism with an approachable style.
Solicitor
Qualified: 2002
Emma has over 20 years experience having qualified in 2002. From 2008 to 2018 Emma was a Partner at James Morgan & Co, joining Hopkins Law in September 2019. Emma has a considerable breadth and depth of experience in conveyancing, dealing with leasehold, freehold, new build, help to buy and shared ownership transactions throughout England and Wales. When acting for clients, Emma understands the importance of keeping both our clients and the other parties involved, such as mortgage brokers and estate agents, updated on any progress. This helps to ensure the transaction proceeds as smoothly as possible. No doubt that explains why much of Emma’s work is derived from client and professional recommendation.
Highly recommended by so many of her clients, Helen specialises in Residential Conveyancing and Equity Release matters. Helen’s analytical skills and attention to detail ensure she offers clients the best possible advice and service.
Based in our Chepstow office, Helen demonstrates the highest level of conveyancing experience including freehold / leasehold sales and purchase, transfer of equity, buy to let, new builds and remortgages. With an abundance of experience, Helen is well versed in dealing with sometimes difficult and complicated matters.
Andrea Coombes, formerly a Partner with Howells Legal Ltd, is a Consultant Solicitor at our Cowbridge Office. Andrea, in a full time capacity has combined both fee earning and several management roles for many years. This new Consultancy role provides Andrea with an opportunity to bring her years of broad knowledge and experience to Hopkins Law whilst at the same time offering a bespoke service on complex matters.
Head Office, 6 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff, CF24 5PJ
029 2039 5888
Cowbridge, 50-50a High Street, Vale of Glamorgan, CF71 7AH
01446 774 151
Chepstow, 13 Bank Street, NP16 5EN
01291 639 510
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