Residential Property

Our Fee Promise

At Platinum Partnership Solicitors we believe that certainty on costs is just as important as certainty on contracts. We therefore keep our fee schedule under continual review and publish it in full, so you know exactly what to expect before we begin.

For a detailed breakdown of our solicitors’ hourly rates – used only if the fixed-fee scope is varied – please let us know and we will be happy to provide them.

1. Residential Purchases

Fixed-fee matters (property price up to £ 999,999.99)

High-value purchases (property price £ 1 million or above)

Our professional fee is 0.18 % of the purchase price plus VAT at the prevailing rate (currently 20 %).

2. Residential Sales

(For properties selling at £ 1 million or above, the same 0.18 % + 20% VAT formula applies.)

3. Re-Mortgages

For re-mortgages of £ 1 million and above, fees are 0.18 % of the loan amount plus + 20% VAT.

Key points to remember

• Fixed fees provide assurance but are subject to adjustment if the scope of work changes significantly.
• Disbursements (e.g. Land Registry charges, search fees, management pack fees) are not included in the figures above and will be itemised separately.
• VAT is charged at the rate prevailing on the date of our invoice.
• If you have any questions about our fee structure, or require a bespoke quotation, please contact a member of our Property Team who will be pleased to assist.

Further Costs & Disbursements

At Platinum Partnership Solicitors we keep surprises for celebrations, not for your invoice. Should any unforeseen development arise mid-transaction we will discuss its impact on time and cost with you first, agree the revised scope, and obtain your authority before we proceed.

Alongside our professional fee there are unavoidable third-party payments — known as disbursements — which we collect on your behalf. While the precise list varies from matter to matter, most residential transactions attract some or all of the following:

Anticipated Timescale

A straightforward freehold purchase or sale typically completes within 12–20 weeks from offer acceptance. Timescales can shorten or lengthen owing to factors such as the length of any chain, mortgage lender requirements, or delays in searches and enquiries.

What We Do Not  Do

We do not provide tax advice. Where specialist input is required—particularly on SDLT reliefs or complex dwelling rules—we will be pleased to refer you to a trusted tax adviser.

Circumstances That May Increase Cost

We will always notify you promptly—and provide a clear estimate—if additional work is needed. Common examples include:

• Purchase of a buy-to-let, holiday home or other non-principal residence
• Concurrent ownership of three or more properties
• Defective or part-unregistered legal title
• Missing planning consent or building-regulations approval
• Late delivery of documentation we have requested
• New-build or newly converted property
• Compressed timescales (exchange or completion required within six weeks of instruction)

Leasehold Properties
Where the property is leasehold, additional fees may apply, often set by the freeholder or managing agent. These may include Notice of Assignment fees, Deed of Covenant fees, and Management Pack costs. We will confirm these as soon as they are disclosed to us.

Key Milestones in a Typical Transaction

1. Initial Instruction – take your details, verify ID and issue client-care paperwork
2. Funding Check – confirm monies and, if applicable, liaise with your lender’s solicitors
3. Contract Pack Review – receive and examine draft contract, title and protocol forms
4. Searches & Enquiries – commission searches; raise any additional enquiries with the seller
5. Report to You – provide a written report on title, search results and mortgage conditions
6. Signing – send final contract and transfer for your signature; advise on joint ownership options
7. Pre-Completion – carry out priority searches and agree a completion date
8. Exchange of Contracts – secure the transaction and notify all parties
9. Completion – transmit funds, receive keys and hand you legal ownership
10. Post-Completion – pay any SDLT/LTT, lodge the application at HM Land Registry and forward the updated title to you and your lender

Throughout, your dedicated solicitor will keep you informed, respond promptly to queries, and ensure each milestone is reached smoothly and on schedule.

Why Choose Platinum Partnership Solicitors?

•  Fixed fees agreed in writing upfront

•  No hidden costs

•  Experienced property solicitors

•  Friendly, responsive service

•  Bespoke legal support tailored to your needs

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Referral Fees

If you have been referred to us by an estate agent, broker, or adviser with whom we have a business relationship, we are obliged by the Solicitors Regulation Authority Code of Conduct to inform you that we may pay them a referral fee. This fee ranges from £100–£250 + VAT, payable from our own funds upon completion. Please be assured that any advice we provide is entirely independent and in your best interest.