Residential Conveyancing
& Private Property
The CJCH conveyancing team have over 40 years of experience in property matters and conveyancing.
The CJCH residential Conveyancing Team are experts in our field and are frequently recommended by existing clients as well as professional intermediaries. Your matter will be dealt with by a single named Conveyancer and their Assistant throughout the transaction so you have a direct point of contact.
Whether you are purchasing your first home, a buy-to-let property or expanding your property portfolio, our specialist team will guide you through the process of tailoring the service to your needs.
We can also assist with Landlord and Tenant matters, contracts, lease agreements and licences. Our reasonable fees, friendly service and expert advice turns the stress of purchasing a property into smooth sailing.
We use award-winning case management software which includes a digital client onboarding solution making the completion and return of client care paperwork achievable from your mobile phone or tablet. You can also complete and upload ID documents to verify your identity, proof of address and proof of funds without having to visit a third party or bank. We have a 24/7 case tracking mobile app which is updated at key milestones such as contract papers received, searches ordered and received and mortgage offers received so you know how far we are along in the transaction at all times.
Price transparency: At a glance
Practice Area – Residential Conveyancing
CJCH Solicitors offers a unique, expert service where your conveyance is carefully handled by our team of qualified conveyancing professionals and solicitors. Where some firms may conduct conveyancing services as a production line utilising administration resources, CJCH ensures the largest life purchase you will make, your home, is carefully and skilfully processed with your best interests at heart. At CJCH your conveyance will not be handed off, the team member you instruct is the person who will be with you throughout the process.
Time scales (a general guideline):
- Sale & Purchase – typically 6-12 weeks depending on a number of factors. It can be quicker or slower depending on the parties in the chain. Often reliant on third parties providing information in a timely manner such as search results, management packs, and mortgage offers can affect transaction time. If a legal title defect is found and needs to be rectified this could add weeks to the process.
- Remortgage and Transfer of Equity – 2-4 weeks from receipt of the mortgage offer. This does not include a company remortgage or equity release mortgage as in these types of mortgage often the mortgage lender will instruct their own solicitors and there will be numerous enquiries and documents to be dealt with before they can agree on a completion date.
Potential cost associated with a standard matter
The CJCH conveyancing fee starts from £625.00 (ex VAT) for a straight forward conveyancing matter. We offer a fixed fee for this service as a basis but reserve the right to quote for additional and non-standard matters.
Definition of a standard matter
A straightforward or standard matter refers to a standard freehold registered title. It is important to note though that variations to this require a variation of services to meet the needs of the transaction, such as (but not limited to) a leasehold title, and unregistered title, redeeming additional charges, solar panel enquires and transfers etc.
- All other matters which fall out of the above standard matter concept will be quoted accordingly.
Fixed cost (dependent on purchase price):
What you need to know about Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Land Registry registration fee – fee charged by the Land Registry to register the change of ownership to the property. Their fee scale guide depends on the property value and how many title numbers are involved. If the property is unregistered, there will be a first registration fee charged
Potential extra associated costs (disbursements)
Disbursements are associated costs for the transaction, which will be paid out on your behalf in order to progress the matter (no VAT on disbursements).
These could include (but are not limited to):
- Land registration fee
- Local search, environmental search and drainage search
- Stamp duty (England); Land Transaction Tax (Wales)
- Bank telegraphic transfer fee
- Chaps transfer fee
- Official copy documents
Additonal fees
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When will payments be required?
Once the client has instructed the firm to act on their behalf, an up-front fee of £300.00 (ex VAT) would be
required on account to start proceedings
The balance:
- For a purchase, funds to be paid and cleared (including stamp duty) before completion
- For a sale, balance is deducted from proceeds on exchange and completion
We have a full range of residential property based services, get in touch with our team to find out more.
Next step? Just get in touch with us via
Residential Conveyancing & Private Property Department
Call Us on 0333 231 6405 Email: privateclients@cjch.co.uk
Our Team
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Natalie Summers
Natalie Summers
Natalie joined CJCH in February 2022 as Head of Conveyancing. Natalie has brought with her a wealth of knowledge and experience with a proven track record of advising clients in relation to all aspects of Residential Conveyancing. Natalie has been the driving force behind the growth of CJCH’s Conveyancing Team, developing a wide range of thought leadership and Conveyancing best practice. A highly driven, team player, Natalie has been hugely successful in developing CJCH’s client base and strengthening existing relationships with referral contacts.
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John Moore
John Moore
John advises Private Clients in the areas of Wills & Probate, Power of Attorney, Deputyship, and Residential Conveyancing. Although specialising in Private Client services since 2013, he has been with CJCH since 2003, and has been a Qualified Solicitor since 2010.
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Ffion Barnett
Ffion Barnett
Ffion joined CJCH in June 2021 and having completed her training contract with us is now a Solicitor in the Residential Conveyancing and Private Property department.
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Announcements
CJCH Solicitors have become a limited company
As of Monday October 14th, 2024, CJCH Solicitors have become a limited company.
CJCH Solicitors is now the trading name of CJCH Legal Ltd, a company registered in England and Wales under company number 15452031. The registered office is Williams House, 11-15 Columbus Walk, Cardiff CF10 4BY.
CJCH Legal Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA Number 8009371). Please note there is no change to our bank account number and sort code.
Winner: Public Law Team of the Year 2022 – Wales Legal Awards
We are proud to announce that the CJCH Court of Protection team was named the Public Law Team of the Year in the 2022 Wales Legal Awards. Recognising the work they do with individuals who lack the capacity to act in their own best interests.
Winner: Cardiff Life Awards 2019
With a dedicated focus on service excellence, and a passion for innovation the CJCH team was the proud winner of the best Legal and Financial Business of the Year in Cardiff for 2019!
CJCH Solicitors appoints new Board member
Wales top 20 Law Firm and 2018 Financial and Professional Services Firm of the Year in the Cardiff Business Awards - CJCH Solicitors, has announced a major promotion in their leadership team welcoming Jodi Winter to their Board.
Winner: Cardiff Business Awards 2018
CJCH Solicitors has experienced unprecedented growth and achieved important milestones over the last few years, all of which have culminated in the first half of 2018 being a prosperous year for us at the Firm and winning the Financial and Professional Services of the Year award.
