Residential Property
We recognise that, for many people, buying or selling a house can be a hugely stressful experience. Our Residential Property team has a friendly and professional approach. We ensure that your sale, purchase or both proceeds as quickly and smoothly as possible.
It is important to make sure that the legal issues are dealt with professionally, as mistakes could prove expensive.
At a difficult time, it’s also good to know that you can speak to a friendly member of our dedicated team. We will be here for you all the way through the transaction.
Please click on the links to the left of this page for further information relating to your property. If you cannot find what you are looking for, or you feel your situation is complex and you would benefit from speaking to a legal advisor, please telephone us on 0800 8 60 62 65.
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Why choose Ridley & Hall's Property Team?
Why Choose Us?
We make your move as stress free as possible.
Moving home is one of the most stressful experiences many of us can face and if you use us you will never be afraid to call and there will always be someone there to assist. We have over 70 years’ experience of assisting clients in making what is likely to be the largest investment they are ever going to make.
We know what we are talking about.
We have a dedicated team of specialist property lawyers and we will not be in court when you phone. We will work exclusively on your behalf for your property sale or purchase, with your best interests being our only concern. For your added benefit, we also have specialist lawyers.
We will provide you with a competitive price.
If you are looking for value for money from your solicitor, don’t simply take the first conveyancing solicitor that your estate agent recommends (after all, their conveyancing recommendation is often based on commission, not quality – this information must be disclosed to you by the estate agents.
What We Can Do For You
At Ridley & Hall, an experienced Solicitor or Licensed Conveyancer will guide you through your transaction, offering regular updates. We provide a quote, initiate the process, and assist with all aspects of buying or selling property. Our goal is to ensure a stress-free experience for you. Watch our video for further details on the process.
Pricing Structure
- Our conveyancing costs are fixed so there are no surprises. This allows you to budget from the start
- No hidden extras for acting for mortgage lender or completing the stamp duty form (sdlt)
- The only time costs may change is: (A) If you change your instructions to us, (B) The transaction becomes complex and there is additional work to do
- Experienced dedicated lawyers will assist you all the way from start to finish
- Direct dial numbers to your dedicated lawyer
- We are not the cheapest but we are also not the most expensive
- We are CQS accredited
- We act for the majority of high street lenders and are on their panel
Fees based on the property being in Kirklees and also being an established residential house
Example of a sale up to £200,000
| Legal Costs | £700.00 |
| VAT | £140.00 |
| Bank Transfer Fee (incl VAT) | £36.00 |
| File Scanning Fee (incl VAT) | £12.00 |
| Land Registry Fee | £7.20 |
| Online ID | £5.60 |
| E-Docs | £4.00 |
| Total | £904.80 |
Example of a purchase up to £200,000
| Legal Costs | £700.00 |
| VAT thereon | £140.00 |
| Searches* | £231 for Kirklees (this is different for each area) |
| Land Registry Search Fee | £3.60 (assumes one title) |
| Land Charges Fee | £2.40 (per name) |
| Land Registration Fee | £95.00 (assuming the property is registered) |
| Bank Transfer Fee (incl VAT) | £36.00 |
| File Scanning Fee (incl VAT) | £12.00 |
| Online ID | £5.50 |
| SDLT (stamp duty) | £60.00 |
| Total | Approximately £1285.5 |
*The search bundle includes all the standard property searches, including Local, Water & Drainage, Coal & Mining and Environmental and is inclusive of VAT.
In addition items that need to be considered when purchasing a property
- Stamp duty as this varies depending on each transaction
- Whether you have a First Time Buyer ISA (£50 +VAT)
- Whether the property is a New Build (£150 +VAT)
- Whether the property is a Leasehold Flat (£150 + VAT)
- Help to Buy Equity loan (£150.00 plus VAT)
In addition to sale and purchases we deal with the following
- Remortgages
- Declaration of trust
- Transfer of Equity
- Shared Ownership
- Equity release
For a more accurate breakdown costs which is personalised to you please telephone our offices
Our People In Huddersfield
Alison Mason
Head of the Residential Property Department,Partner
Susan Sowden
Partner,Solicitor
Jessica Nugent-Herrett
Solicitor
Adeel Hussain
Licensed Conveyancer
Nadine Edwards
Apprentice Solicitor
Corinne Barnett
Trainee SolicitorOur People In Pontefract
Adam Fletcher
Business Development & IT Director
Alistair McKinlay
Partner,Team Leader for Property, South Elmsall
Ashley Sowerby
Partner
Marina Cotton
Paralegal
Natalie Hudson
Legal Executive
Shelly Lynch
Chartered Legal ExecutiveOur People In Barnsley
Adam Leece
Partner,Team Leader for Property, Barnsley
Kate Ward
Associate Solicitor
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Frequently Asked Questions
When you borrow money from a bank, building society, private individual or other financial institution they take the property as security secured by way of a mortgage or legal charge against the title of the property. The charge remains until it is either repaid or the property is sold. The charge gives the lender rights over the property specifically the right to repossess if the loan is not repaid.
A remortgage is when you already have a mortgage with one lender and you refinance with another lender.
Not usually, but this depends on the lender and the locality of the property, most require either a local authority search or search indemnity insurance which covers all searches.
All lenders require you to have a solicitor, either one of their own or one of your own choice because in addition to your own interests the lender’s interest must also be protected from anything that may affect their security, most mainstream lenders are happy for one firm to act for both the lender and the borrower.
Usually about 4 to 5 weeks.
For further information or a quote please contact Alison Mason.
