Cost Information

We are obliged by the Solicitors Regulation Authority transparency rules to give you the following information:

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Conveyancing Charges

At Richards & Lewis, we believe in clear, upfront pricing for all conveyancing work. Our conveyancing fees are fixed, meaning you’ll always know what to expect with no hidden costs. We also handle any necessary disbursements on your behalf and provide a full breakdown at the outset of your transaction.

Our Fees

Standard Property Sale or Purchase:

Our fixed fee is £500.00 + VAT.

Please note: This is an average figure. The final quote may vary depending on the specific details of your property transaction.

Remortgage or Mortgage Transactions:

Our fixed fee is £350.00 + VAT.

To receive a personalised quote tailored to your circumstances, we encourage you to contact one of our experienced solicitors directly: David Lewis or Neil Richards.

We are happy to provide accurate and transparent pricing based on your individual needs.

Disbursements (Third-Party Costs)

In addition to our legal fees, certain disbursements (costs paid to third parties) will apply. These are standard across most property transactions and include:

Search fees (e.g. Local Authority, Drainage, Mining):

Typically around £140.00

Land Registry fees:

Based on property value and whether it’s previously registered.

For example, a property between £100,000 – £200,000 with prior registration costs £95.00.

Electronic money transfer (CHAPS) fee:

£20.00 + VAT per transfer

All disbursements will be clearly itemised in our initial client care letter, so you’ll know exactly what to expect from the outset.

Why Choose Us?

  • Experienced Conveyancing Solicitors: Your case will be handled by trusted professionals with extensive experience in property law.
  • Clear, Fixed Pricing: No hourly rates or hidden fees.
  • Full Cost Transparency: Every fee and disbursement is set out clearly at the beginning.
  • Personal Service: Speak directly with a solicitor, not a call centre.

For a detailed, no-obligation quote, please call David Lewis or Neil Richards today. We’re here to make the legal side of buying, selling or refinancing your home as simple and stress-free as possible.

Probate

We do not charge a fixed fee for Probate. We charge an hourly rate of £160.00 plus any necessary disbursements such as the fee payable to the Probate Registry. We therefore can not give you a fixed fee at the start of the transaction but will be happy to give you an estimate at the start of the transaction as to what the administration of the estate is likely to cost and then regular updates.
Can you please note that all of your work will be carried out by experienced Solicitors. The three Solicitors which work for Richards & Lewis Limited at present are all partners in the firm and in the case of David Lewis and Neil Richards qualified for in excess of 30 years.
All of our Solicitors will give full details of the services to be provided at the inception of their instructions and continued details of the key stages of each transaction.

Complaints Information

If you are not happy about our conduct of any matter which we undertake on your behalf then please complain to us. If you are not satisfied with the response which we give you then you are entitled to refer the matter to either the Legal Ombudsman or to the Solicitors Regulation Authority.

To complain to these bodies you will need to do as follows:

To contact the Legal Ombudsman:

Address: Legal Ombudsman PO Box 6806 Wolverhampton WV1 9WJ
Phone: 03005 550 333
Email: Enquiries@legalombudsman.org.uk

To contact the Solicitors Regulation Authority:
Visit their website – www.sra.org.uk/consumers

Regulatory Information
Our Solicitors Regulation Authority number is 444167.

Speak to one of our solicitors for property law or legal advice today.

Request a Call

If you would like to contact one of our expert solicitors in property law or any other legal advice, please do not hesitate to give us a call on 01495 350 018.