Having worked with AJ over the last few months I can highly recommend him and his firm. Highly professional and explaining each step only the way.
Windsor, London & across England & Wales
Solicitors for buying a home
Whether it is your first home or your next one, we handle the legal side of your purchase for a fixed fee you can see right now, with a solicitor you can actually speak to.
✓ Authorised & regulated by the SRA ✓ Fixed fees, agreed up front ✓ CQS accredited ✓ England & Wales
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Your instant fixed-fee quoteYour fixed fee, searches and Stamp Duty on screen in about a minute. Accept online when you are ready.
Buying a home is one of the biggest financial decisions most people make, and the legal side can feel slow and full of jargon. We keep it clear. We explain each stage in plain English, tell you what we need and why, and keep your purchase moving.
Whatever you are buying
First-time buyers
We explain every step, and work out any Stamp Duty relief you are entitled to. There is no extra charge for first-time buyers.
Buying and selling together
One team handles both sides of your move, so your sale and purchase stay in step.
New build homes
We check the developer’s contract, the warranty and the deadlines new builds come with.
Flats and leasehold
The extra checks leasehold needs, including the lease, service charges and ground rent.
How it works
- Get your instant quoteSee your fixed fee, the searches and your Stamp Duty on screen, then accept online when you are ready.
- Open your fileWe carry out identity checks, check where your money is coming from, and get in touch with the seller’s solicitor.
- Searches and enquiriesWe run the searches your purchase needs, review the contract and title, and raise enquiries, explaining anything that matters.
- Exchange of contractsOnce your mortgage offer is in and everything is checked, we exchange contracts and your completion date is fixed.
- Completion and registrationWe send the money, you get the keys, and we pay your Stamp Duty and register you as the owner at HM Land Registry.
A straightforward freehold purchase usually takes 10 to 14 weeks, and leasehold often 14 to 20 weeks, though your chain, lender and searches all affect timing. Our buying step-by-step guide goes into more detail.
Fixed fee, no surprises
Your quote sets out our fee and the costs we pay to others for you, separately:
| Cost | Paid to | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Our legal fee, price up to £300,000 | Judge Law | £1,350 + VAT |
| Our legal fee, £300,001 to £750,000 | Judge Law | £1,650 + VAT |
| Our legal fee, £750,001 to £1 million | Judge Law | £1,950 + VAT |
| Acting for your lender, if you have a mortgage | Judge Law | £150 + VAT |
| Stamp Duty return | Judge Law | £75 + VAT |
| Leasehold, new build, shared ownership or Help to Buy, each if it applies | Judge Law | £250 + VAT |
| Gifted deposit, if it applies | Judge Law | £150 + VAT |
| Search pack (local authority, drainage and water, environmental) | Search providers | £160 incl. VAT |
| Identity and anti-money-laundering checks | Our check provider | £19.01 per person |
| Land Registry fee | HM Land Registry | In your quote |
| Stamp Duty | HMRC | In your quote |
Purchases over £1 million are quoted individually. Smaller costs, such as bank transfer fees and Land Registry searches, are listed on our fees page. We are a private firm and all conveyancing work is privately funded.
What is included
- Checking the contract, the title and the property information
- Running and reviewing your searches
- Reporting to your mortgage lender
- Exchanging contracts and completing your purchase
- Paying your Stamp Duty and filing the return
- Registering you as the owner at HM Land Registry
Your conveyancer
Naresh Suppal
Partner & Head of Conveyancing
Naresh is a Partner and Head of Conveyancing at Judge Law, based in Windsor. He and the conveyancing team handle residential and commercial property transactions across London, Berkshire and across England & Wales, on fixed fees, with a solicitor you can speak to directly from first contact to completion.
Buying a home FAQs
How much does conveyancing cost when buying?
Our legal fee is fixed and depends on the price: £1,350 plus VAT up to £300,000, £1,650 up to £750,000 and £1,950 up to £1 million. On top are costs we pay for you, such as searches and the Land Registry fee, and Stamp Duty where it applies. The instant quote shows all of it.
How long does buying a house take?
A straightforward freehold purchase usually takes 10 to 14 weeks, and leasehold 14 to 20 weeks. The chain, your lender and how quickly the searches come back all affect timing. We give you a realistic estimate at the start.
Do first-time buyers pay Stamp Duty?
First-time buyers pay no Stamp Duty on the first £300,000, and 5% on the portion from £300,001 to £500,000. The relief is not available if the price is over £500,000. The instant quote works this out for you.
Can my deposit be a gift?
Yes. We need a signed letter from the person giving it and their identity documents, and we check where the money has come from. There is a £150 plus VAT supplement for a gifted deposit.
Are you on my mortgage lender’s panel?
We act on most major lender panels. See our approved lender panels, or tell us your lender and we will confirm.
I am selling too. Do I need two quotes?
Yes, the instant quote prices each side separately, but one team handles both so your sale and purchase stay in step. Get a quote for each, or send us a message and we will put them together for you.
Need a quote from our team?
For purchases over £1 million, more than two buyers, or buying and selling together, or if you would simply prefer a person, tell us about the property and our team will send you a fixed-fee quote.
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