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Legal Fees Explained: The Real Cost of Buying or Selling a House

Legal Fees Explained: The Real Cost of Buying or Selling a House

Move iQ Podcast · Move iQ

April 1, 20268m 53s

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Show Notes

Buying or selling a home involves more than just the purchase price. From legal fees to searches, Land Registry costs and Stamp Duty, understanding the true cost of conveyancing is key to planning your budget and avoiding surprises.

In this episode of our conveyancing series with Napthens Solicitors, we take a closer look at the money side of the moving process.

Whether you're a first-time buyer or preparing to sell your home, this episode will help you understand where your money goes and how to stay in control of your moving budget.

To find out more about the legal process of buying a house, check out our recent videos on the channel.

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👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳

Chapters

  • 00:00:00 Introduction
  • 00:00:32 What are you actually paying for?
  • 00:01:47 How solicitor fees are structured
  • 00:03:10 The difference between fees and disbursements explained
  • 00:03:50 Getting and comparing quotes
  • 00:04:35 Typical costs for an average property
  • 00:05:37 How stamp duty is calculated
  • 00:06:29 Payment timeline and cash flow planning
  • 00:07:23 What happens if the deal falls through?


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