Freehold purchase
Assumes one registered title, one individual buyer and no company, trust, auction or bridging finance structure.
- Professional fee
- £2,250 to £4,500
- VAT at 20%
- £450 to £900
- Total incl. VAT
- £2,700 to £5,400
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UK conveyancing for overseas property buyers
Purchase conveyancing for international buyers who need direct advice on title, funding, tax filing and the practical steps to completion.
The legal issue
Start with the risk, not the form.
An overseas purchase often adds source-of-funds evidence, remote identity checks, currency transfers, tax questions and lender conditions to the usual title investigation.
This service is designed for
- Individuals buying an English or Welsh property from overseas
- International investors purchasing a freehold or leasehold home
- Buyers using overseas funds or a UK mortgage
Work included
- Identity, source-of-funds and source-of-wealth review
- Contract, title, searches and enquiries
- Lease and management pack review for leasehold property
- Mortgage work for an approved mainstream lender where agreed
- Report on title, exchange and completion
- SDLT return and Land Registry application
Not included
- Tax, financial, survey or valuation advice
- Company, trust or offshore structure advice
- Lease extension, defective title litigation or planning applications
- Multiple titles, auctions, new-build deadlines or bridging finance unless quoted
- Independent legal advice required by a lender or third party
How the work proceeds
A defined scope from instruction to decision.
01
Onboarding
We complete identity, funding and transaction checks before accepting money.
02
Investigation
We review the contract, title, searches, lease and replies to enquiries.
03
Report and exchange
You receive a written report before committing to the purchase.
04
Completion
We complete, file the SDLT return and register your ownership.
Pricing and scope
Fees you can assess before instruction.
These are London professional fee ranges. Your client care letter will confirm the fixed fee or estimate, VAT, assumptions and payment stages before work begins.
Leasehold purchase
The range reflects the lease, management information, property value and lender requirements.
- Professional fee
- £2,750 to £5,500
- VAT at 20%
- £550 to £1,100
- Total incl. VAT
- £3,300 to £6,600
Overseas funds and enhanced verification supplement
Applied where overseas source-of-wealth records or enhanced remote checks require material additional work.
- Professional fee
- £750 to £1,500
- VAT at 20%
- £150 to £300
- Total incl. VAT
- £900 to £1,800
Likely third-party costs
- Search pack: commonly £300 to £600 plus VAT depending on the property and provider
- HM Land Registry priority search and title documents: commonly £7 per item
- Bankruptcy search: £6 per name where required
- HM Land Registry registration fee: £20 to £500 for many electronic transfers of a whole registered title, based on value; other applications may cost more
- Stamp Duty Land Tax depends on price, residence status, ownership and transaction facts
- Leasehold notice, deed and compliance charges set by the landlord or managing agent
Government and provider charges can change. We confirm the current amount before payment and do not add a mark-up to a true disbursement.
Typical timing
A standard purchase often takes 8 to 14 weeks from contract issue, but leasehold enquiries, funding checks, chains and lender requirements can extend the timetable.
Request a written quoteQuestions clients ask
Before you instruct.
Can I buy without visiting the UK?
Often yes, subject to satisfactory identity checks, document execution, funding evidence and any lender requirements.
Will you advise on Stamp Duty Land Tax?
We complete the transaction return based on the information you provide. Specialist tax planning or advice on structures must come from a tax adviser.
Why is source of wealth needed?
Solicitors must understand how the purchase money was accumulated and moved. The evidence depends on the countries, banks, assets and people involved.
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Written by Sajjad Hussain, Solicitor. Legally reviewed by Sajjad Hussain, Solicitor. Last reviewed 16 August 2026.
Legal work is undertaken through Farani Taylor Solicitors under a separate client care letter. Prices depend on the facts and scope accepted in writing.