OUR SERVICES
Property
Who will deal with your matter?
Your matter will be handled personally by one of our qualified and experienced property lawyers:
Rhapsody Skillcorn (Partner – FCIEX) – 19+ years PQE
Laura Joyce (Partner – Solicitor) – 18+ years PQE
Molly Goldrick (FCILEX) – 2+ years PQE
Pauline Lawson (Solicitor) – 40+ years PQE
You will have direct access to your appointed lawyer by telephone and email, so you always know who is handling your matter. Our team of assistants will support with file administration.
Hourly rate: £350 + VAT (currently 20%)
Our team is approachable, proactive, and experienced—with over 40 years of collective post-qualification experience in Property Law—ensuring expert guidance throughout your transaction.
Perfectly Legal is regulated by the Solicitors’ Regulation Authority (SRA) and has professional indemnity insurance in place.
Charges
While property matters are often transactional, complexities may arise. We aim to be efficient while safeguarding your interests, especially against fraud or title issues.
We’ll discuss your needs upfront to provide a tailored quote for timeframes and costs.
Fixed estimates apply unless otherwise stated. VAT (currently 20%) is charged where specified.
Typical Fees
Conveyancing (sale/purchase): £1,250 – £6,950 + VAT
Remortgage: £950 – £1,500 + VAT
Factors That May Increase the Quote
Leasehold purchases (e.g., lease rectification, assignment of existing lease)
Complex legal titles (e.g., restrictive covenant issues)
Breaches of planning/building regulation approvals
Separate legal representation for lenders
Help to Buy scheme involvement
First registration or part transfer of land
New build properties (tight deadlines & paperwork)
Joint ownership (additional drafting required)
Expedited/exchange within shorter timeframes
Corporate or complex ownership structures
Bespoke/customised instructions
Share of freehold sales (involves co-freeholders)
Defective/unregistered titles or required indemnity insurance
Delayed or missing documents/enquiries
Any additional work is charged at our hourly rate.
Additional Costs
Disbursements are third-party costs we pay on your behalf (e.g., Land Registry, Stamp Duty). You’ll be informed of these as soon as they are known.
Common Disbursements
Land Registry title copy: £8.80 + VAT
Land Registry fee: Varies (no VAT)
Stamp Duty: Varies (no VAT)
Property searches: ~£400–£600 (incl. VAT)
Bankruptcy search: £7.80 + VAT (per person)
Leasehold Disbursements (Usually*)
Notice of Transfer/Charge: £50 – £250 + VAT (per notice)
Deed of Covenant: £50 – £300 + VAT
Certificate of Compliance: £50 – £100 + VAT
Share certificate issue: £50 – £100 + VAT
*Exact amounts will be confirmed upon reviewing property documents. Leasehold/freehold ground rent or service charges may also apply.
Potential Additional Fees
Redeeming/porting mortgage: £125 + VAT
Outgoing bank transfer: £45 + VAT
Incoming bank transfer: £20 + VAT
File storage: £45 + VAT
Electronic ID verification: £30 + VAT
Acting for lender: £250 + VAT
Land Tax Return submission: £95 + VAT
Exclusions
We do not provide tax advice.
Timescales
On average:
Exchange of contracts: 4–6 weeks
Completion: ~2 weeks post-exchange
Timeframes vary based on:
Number of parties in the chain
Mortgage arrangements
Lease complications (e.g., lease extension)
Search/survey results
Enquiries and responses
First-time registrations or new builds
We’ll keep you updated throughout the process.
Complaints Procedure
We’re committed to a high standard of service. If you have concerns:
Please speak to your solicitor or supervising partner.
If unresolved, you may escalate to the Legal Ombudsman:
Within 6 months of our final response
Within 1 year of the issue or when you became aware of it
Contact the Legal Ombudsman for details.
Concerns About Behaviour?
Contact the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) for issues like:
Dishonesty
Misuse/loss of money
Discrimination
Visit the SRA website to learn how to raise a concern.
