Outlays are third-party costs such as Registers of Scotland registration dues, searches and LBTT. See what outlays include.
Residential conveyancing fees
Our fee for buying or selling a home in Scotland is fixed and set by the price of the property. You know the legal fee before we start, and it does not change if the transaction takes longer than expected.
| Property price | Fixed legal fee | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £100,000 | £880 + VAT | £1,056 |
| £100,001 to £200,000 | £930 + VAT | £1,116 |
| £200,001 to £300,000 | £1,080 + VAT | £1,296 |
| £300,001 to £450,000 | £1,230 + VAT | £1,476 |
| £450,001 to £600,000 | £1,380 + VAT | £1,656 |
| Over £600,000 | From £1,380 + VAT | From £1,656 |
The same scale applies whether you are buying or selling. If you are buying and selling at the same time, each transaction has its own fee. For an exact figure, including outlays and tax, use our instant quote calculator.
What the fixed fee covers
On a purchase, the fee covers the legal work from your offer through to registration of your title, including:
- submitting your offer and negotiating the missives with the seller's solicitor
- examining the title, searches and Home Report, and reporting anything that affects you
- acting for your mortgage lender and requesting the mortgage funds
- preparing your LBTT return and settling on the date of entry
- registering your title and your lender's standard security in the Land Register of Scotland
On a sale, it covers preparing the title, dealing with the buyer's solicitor, concluding missives, repaying your mortgage and accounting to you for the sale proceeds. Our purchase and sale service pages explain each step.
Outlays: the costs on top of our fee
Outlays are payments we make to third parties for you. They are passed on at cost, shown separately on your quote and do not carry VAT.
| Outlay | Buying | Selling |
|---|---|---|
| Registration of title (Registers of Scotland) | By price, see below | |
| Registration of standard security, if you have a mortgage | £80 | |
| Discharge of your mortgage | £80 | |
| Advance notice | £20 (with a mortgage) | £20 |
| Property searches | About £200 | |
| Electronic transfer fee | £30 | £30 (with a mortgage) |
Registration dues for your title are set by Registers of Scotland on a scale based on the price:
| Price | Registration dues |
|---|---|
| Up to £50,000 | £80 |
| £50,001 to £100,000 | £140 |
| £100,001 to £150,000 | £260 |
| £150,001 to £200,000 | £400 |
| £200,001 to £300,000 | £530 |
| £300,001 to £500,000 | £660 |
| £500,001 to £700,000 | £800 |
| £700,001 to £1,000,000 | £930 |
On a purchase you also pay Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and any Additional Dwelling Supplement, which we pay to Revenue Scotland on your behalf. VAT is charged at 20% on our legal fee only.
LBTT rates for 2026 to 2027
LBTT is the Scottish tax on buying property. It replaced Stamp Duty Land Tax in Scotland in 2015. The residential rates are charged in bands, so each rate only applies to the part of the price that falls within that band.
| Part of the price | LBTT rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £145,000 | 0% |
| £145,001 to £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 to £325,000 | 5% |
| £325,001 to £750,000 | 10% |
| Over £750,000 | 12% |
First-time buyers can claim relief that raises the zero rate band to £175,000, which saves up to £600. If you will own more than one home after the purchase, the Additional Dwelling Supplement adds 8% of the whole price. Our guide to LBTT for first-time buyers includes worked examples.
Remortgage, transfer of title and equity release
- Remortgage: from £595 + VAT and outlays, acting for you and your new lender.
- Transfer of title: from £600 + VAT and outlays, to add or remove someone from the title deeds.
- Equity release: from £500 + VAT. Contact us for a quote.
Commercial conveyancing fees
Commercial transactions vary much more than house purchases, so we quote each one individually once we know the property, the price and what is involved. See our pages on commercial property purchases, commercial sales and commercial lease reviews, or call 0141 471 9166 to discuss your transaction.
Frequently asked questions
Are your conveyancing fees fixed?
Yes. Our residential legal fee is fixed by the price of the property and agreed before we start. Outlays such as registration dues, searches and LBTT are added at cost and shown separately.
Is VAT included in the fees shown?
Our fees are shown plus VAT at 20%, and the fee table also shows each fee including VAT. Registration dues, other outlays and LBTT are not subject to VAT.
What happens to the fee if my purchase or sale falls through?
It depends on how far the transaction has gone. Our guide on paying solicitor fees when a sale falls through explains what is normally charged.
How do I get an exact quote?
Use our instant quote calculator for a breakdown of the fee, outlays, LBTT and any Additional Dwelling Supplement, or call us on 0141 471 9166.