The above fee cost ranges includes the key stages of a property purchase:
<ul>
 	<li>implementing the legally required anti-money laundering checks;</li>
 	<li>taking instructions and giving initial advice;</li>
 	<li>checking finances are in place to fund the purchase;</li>
 	<li>receiving and advising on contract documents;</li>
 	<li>carrying out searches and making any necessary enquiries of the seller’s solicitor;</li>
 	<li>giving advice on the documents and information received;</li>
 	<li>reviewing the conditions of any mortgage offer;</li>
 	<li>sending final contract for signature;</li>
 	<li>preparing the Transfer and advising on joint ownership;</li>
 	<li>obtaining pre-completion searches;</li>
 	<li>agreeing completion date;</li>
 	<li>exchanging contracts and notifying when this has happened;</li>
 	<li>arranging for all monies needed to be received from any lender and you;</li>
 	<li>completing purchase; and</li>
 	<li>dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax and application for registration at Land Registry.</li>
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They specifically do not include (please note that this list is not exhaustive):
<ul>
 	<li>the cost of obtaining any title indemnity policy required;</li>
 	<li>providing tax advice other than in relation to the calculation of the SDLT liability;</li>
 	<li>advising on and arranging any lease extension or enfranchisement.</li>
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