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Fixed-fee conveyancing in plain English, whether you're buying, selling or remortgaging. Built with first-time buyers in mind.

  • Fixed-fee quotes, so you know the cost up front
  • Every step explained in plain English
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Step 1 of 3 · Your move

What are you doing?

The home you're buying

Freehold or leasehold?
Mortgage or cash?
How many people are buying?
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The home you're selling

Freehold or leasehold?
Is there a mortgage to pay off?
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Your remortgage

Freehold or leasehold?
Adding or removing anyone from the deeds?
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When do you need a conveyancer?

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How it works

Three simple steps from "where do I start?" to "we've got the keys".

1

Tell us about your move

Pop in the price and a few details. It takes about a minute.

2

Compare fixed-fee quotes

See clear prices from conveyancers who regularly help first-time buyers.

3

Pick one and get Nestd

Choose who you like. They handle the legal side until you get your keys.

What will buying cost me?

A rough idea of the extra costs on top of your deposit. Stamp duty is worked out exactly. Everything else is a typical range.

What's a survey? A check on the condition of the home, like damp, cracks or roof problems, before you commit. Your lender's mortgage valuation is not a survey. It only checks the price for the bank.

Stamp duty rates are for England and Northern Ireland. Scotland and Wales have their own rules.

Estimated extra costs

£0
  • Stamp duty£0
  • Conveyancing (incl. searches)£0
  • Survey£0

These are estimates, not a quote. Your conveyancer will give you an exact fixed fee.

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First-time buyer guides

The stuff nobody explains properly, in plain English.

What is conveyancing?

Conveyancing is the legal work needed to move a home from the seller's name into yours. A conveyancer (or solicitor) does it for you.

They will:

  • Check the legal paperwork for the property
  • Order searches, for example on flood risk, planning and local roads
  • Raise questions with the seller's side if anything looks wrong
  • Work with your mortgage lender
  • Move the money and register you as the new owner

You can't really buy a home without one. A good one keeps you updated and explains things simply.

First-time buyer costs explained

On top of your deposit, budget for:

  • Conveyancing fees: the conveyancer's charge for the legal work. Ask for a fixed fee.
  • Disbursements: costs your conveyancer pays on your behalf, like searches and the Land Registry fee.
  • Stamp duty: in England and Northern Ireland, first-time buyers pay nothing on the first £300,000 and 5% on the part between £300,000 and £500,000. If the price is over £500,000, you don't get the first-time buyer discount.
  • Survey: a check on the condition of the home. It's optional but strongly recommended.
  • Mortgage fees: some mortgages have an arrangement fee or a broker fee.
  • Moving costs: a van or removal firm, plus any basics for the new place.

Use our calculator above for a quick estimate.

How long does buying a house take?

It usually takes a few months from your offer being accepted to getting the keys. It varies a lot depending on the property and the people involved.

  1. Offer accepted: you instruct a conveyancer and apply for your mortgage.
  2. Searches and checks: your conveyancer reviews the paperwork and asks questions.
  3. Mortgage offer: your lender confirms the loan.
  4. Exchange: contracts are swapped, you pay your deposit and the deal becomes binding.
  5. Completion: the money moves and you get the keys.

What slows things down: long chains, leasehold flats (there's extra paperwork from the freeholder or managing agent) and slow replies from any side. Being a first-time buyer helps, because you have nothing to sell.

What is a house survey?

A survey checks the condition of a home before you commit, looking for things like damp, cracks or roof problems. It's optional but well worth it.

  • Basic check (Level 1): for new or newer homes in good condition.
  • Standard check (Level 2): the most popular choice for most homes.
  • Full structural check (Level 3): for older, bigger or altered homes.

Your lender's mortgage valuation is not a survey. It only checks the price for the bank.

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