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Fees and how we work
Clear, fixed fees for conveyancing and wills in Rayleigh. Every price shows VAT, and every charge we pay for you is listed.
Conveyancing
| Service, freehold up to £500,000 | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Buying a homeLegal fee, fixed | £1,150 | £1,380 |
| Selling a homeLegal fee, fixed | £950 | £1,140 |
| RemortgageLegal fee, fixed | £495 | £594 |
| Transfer of equityAdding or removing someone from the deeds | £550 | £660 |
| Leasehold supplementPer transaction | £350 | £420 |
| New build supplementBuying only | £200 | £240 |
| Bank transfer feePer transfer | £30 | £36 |
| ID checksPer person | £12 | £14.40 |
Disbursements are extra and listed on the conveyancing page, with what's included, the stages and the timescales. Or work out your total.
Wills and lasting powers of attorney
| Service | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Single will | £225 | £270 |
| Mirror willsFor a couple | £375 | £450 |
| Mirror wills with a property trustFor a couple | £650 | £780 |
| Lasting power of attorneyEach, plus the registration fee | £350 | £420 |
| Home visitWithin 10 miles of Rayleigh | £60 | £72 |
Prices checked October 2026.
How we work
You call or send the form
We call back the same or next working day. 15 minutes, free, no obligation.
We send a written quote and our terms
Within one working day, by email. You send ID and sign. For a purchase, you pay £150 on account for searches.
Your named solicitor does the work
You'll get a weekly email update, and a direct phone number.
Questions about fees
Is the conveyancing fee really fixed?
Yes. The legal fee in your quote is the fee you pay, even if the move takes longer than planned. If something new comes up, like a gifted deposit, we tell you the extra fee in writing before doing the work.
What if my sale or purchase falls through?
You pay for the work done so far, up to half the legal fee, plus any searches already ordered. We tell you the figure before we stop.
When do I pay?
For a purchase, £150 on account at the start to pay for searches. Everything else is on the completion statement, paid from the money that moves on completion day.
Can I see you in the evening?
Yes. We offer video calls until 7pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays, and home visits for wills within 10 miles of Rayleigh.
Do you work with my estate agent's preferred conveyancer?
We don't pay or receive referral fees. If an agent recommends us, they get nothing for it.
How long does a will take?
About two weeks from our meeting to signing, depending on how quickly you return the draft.
Complaints
If you're unhappy with our service, tell the solicitor handling your matter, or email the complaints partner at [email protected]. We'll acknowledge it within 3 working days and give you our final response within 8 weeks.
If you're still unhappy, you can ask the Legal Ombudsman to look at it. You normally need to contact them within six months of our final response, and within one year of the problem happening. Legal Ombudsman contact details go here
If you think we've broken the professional rules, for example by being dishonest, you can tell the Solicitors Regulation Authority. SRA reporting details go here
Regulatory information
Wren & Hale Solicitors Ltd is a limited company registered in England and Wales. Authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, SRA number your SRA number. Our solicitors hold the title "solicitor", granted in England and Wales, and follow the SRA Standards and Regulations.
We hold professional indemnity insurance. Insurer name, contact details and territorial cover go here