Q: Q: Are there other fees I should expect?

Yes — additional costs (called disbursements) can include: Search fees Land Registry fees : https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry Land Transaction Tax / Stamp Duty Land Tax : Wales – https://lttcalculator.wra.gov.wales/ England – https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/ Landlord and management company information packs These vary depending on the transaction and will be included in your tailored conveyancing quotation where these can be established upfront.

Q: Q: What are your starting conveyancing costs?

Our fixed-fee structure begins from: £1,095 plus VAT and disbursements – Freehold sale (no mortgage) £1,490 plus VAT and disbursements – Freehold purchase with mortgage £1,545 plus VAT and disbursements – Leasehold sale or purchase £695 plus VAT and disbursements – Re-mortgage (depending on circumstances) These are starting figures and the exact cost will depend on factors such as type of property, source of funds to include gifted monies, mortgage status, shared ownership and auction transactions.

Question 1

Q: Will local expertise make a difference?

Accepted Answer

Yes - many members of our conveyancing team were born, raised and have worked in the local area for many years.This local insight often speeds up processes and helps anticipate issues specific to properties in North Wales.

Question 2

What does conveyancing mean?

Accepted Answer

Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring ownership of a property from one person to another. When you buy or sell a home, one of our qualified lawyers manage this process on your behalf with the assistance of our friendly and experienced support team. It typically involves:

Reviewing and preparing legal documents
Liaising with estate agents and the other party’s conveyancer
Ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements (for example, identification and anti‑money‑laundering checks)
Carrying out property searches
If the property is leasehold, liaising with the landlord and any management company and reporting to you as required
Liaising with mortgage lenders and complying with their requirements
Reporting to you on the terms of your mortgage offer (purchase matters)
Drafting the Land Transaction Tax or Stamp Duty Land Tax return for your approval
Submitting the return on completion of your purchase, paying any tax due on your behalf, and ensuring the legal title is properly transferred and registered

Question 3

Q: Do Bone & Payne deal with all types of property transactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes — we handle all aspects of residential conveyancing:

Sale and purchase of freehold and leasehold properties
Remortgages
Transfers of Equity and Gifts of Property
First Registrations of properties at Land Registry
Equity Release
Adverse Possession and Reconstructing Title for lost deeds
New‑build transactions

We offer competitive fixed‑price services and can communicate with you in either English or Welsh, depending on your preference.

Please note that, due to the implications of the Building Safety Act 2022, we are currently unable to assist with the sale or purchase of residential properties in buildings of more than four storeys or higher than 11 metres in England.

Question 4

Q: Can you assist with commercial property transactions?

Accepted Answer

Yes -our commercial team can deal with all aspects of commercial property matters, whether freehold or leasehold. We often support businesses where the commercial property sale is part of a wider business transfer. For tailored advice on your specific circumstances, please contact us.

Question 5

Q: Are there other fees I should expect?

Accepted Answer

Yes — additional costs (called disbursements) can include:

Search fees
Land Registry fees: https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/land-registry
Land Transaction Tax / Stamp Duty Land Tax:
- Wales – https://lttcalculator.wra.gov.wales/
- England – https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax/
Landlord and management company information packs

These vary depending on the transaction and will be included in your tailored conveyancing quotation where these can be established upfront.

Question 6

Q: Do you help landlords and tenants?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. We can assist both commercial and residential landlords or tenants with:

Drafting leases and tenancy agreements
Advising on rights and responsibilities
Explaining legal implications before you commit to a lease or tenancy agreement

Question 7

Q: What are your starting conveyancing costs?

Accepted Answer

Our fixed-fee structure begins from:

£1,095 plus VAT and disbursements – Freehold sale (no mortgage)
£1,490 plus VAT and disbursements – Freehold purchase with mortgage
£1,545 plus VAT and disbursements – Leasehold sale or purchase
£695 plus VAT and disbursements – Re-mortgage (depending on circumstances)

These are starting figures and the exact cost will depend on factors such as type of property, source of funds to include gifted monies, mortgage status, shared ownership and auction transactions.

Question 8

Q: How do I instruct Bone & Payne for my conveyancing or tenancy work?

Accepted Answer

Simply contact us to request a personalised quote or to speak with a member of our conveyancing team.

Contact Bone & Payne

Question 9

Q: Are you accredited?

Accepted Answer

We were one of the first members of the Conveyancing Quality Scheme in Wales, which was established by the Law Society and requires the demonstration of excellence in integrity, reliability, quality of service and service delivery – so you can be confident that we are the best people to help you.

Learn more about the Conveyancing Quality Scheme: