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New-build conveyancing quotes
Get a new-build conveyancing quote from onthemoov for a completed home or an off-plan purchase. Compare fixed legal fee packages with no sale, no legal fee protection, itemised costs and a team you can call.
Free quote. No obligation to instruct. See our £1,648.60 worked new-build quote.
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Buying a new-build house or flat in England or Wales? Start with your purchase price, postcode, tenure and mortgage lender. Tell us about the developer’s exchange deadline, construction stage and any incentives so your quotation reflects the work needed.
Compare the available packages, see your quoted costs and choose how to proceed. If you are selling your current home too, use our combined quote route for both transactions. Need help with your reservation or lender details? Call 03330 065 569.
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New-build essentials
- New-build legal work includes reviewing development documents and contract terms.
- An estimated build date may differ from the contractual completion arrangements.
- Warranty cover, estate charges and developer incentives need checking.
Legal checks · Deadlines · Costs · Worked quote · Registration fee
What your conveyancer needs to check
- Title and plans: the plot boundaries, access rights, parking and any restrictions.
- Planning and building documents: the permissions, conditions and approvals relevant to the development.
- Roads, drainage and services: adoption arrangements, rights and ongoing maintenance responsibilities.
- Warranty and lender requirements: the provider, cover documents and whether the arrangements satisfy your mortgage lender.
- Tenure and ongoing charges: lease terms for a flat or any estate management charges affecting a house.
Legal checks do not replace a survey or snagging inspection. Ask separately about the physical condition and how defects will be reported.
Reservation, exchange and completion
Tell us the developer’s proposed exchange deadline as soon as you request a quote. Your legal provider needs sufficient time and documents to advise you before you become committed.
For an unfinished home, the contract may provide for completion after the developer serves notice. Ask your conveyancer to explain the notice period, any long-stop date and what happens if construction is delayed.
Check your mortgage offer remains valid for the expected completion arrangements. Discuss extensions with the lender if dates change. A quoted service cannot guarantee the developer’s build programme.
Costs and incentives to disclose
Confirm whether the quote includes new-build work, leasehold work, searches, registration, VAT and any additional documents or schemes. Budget separately for property tax and ongoing estate or service charges.
Tell your lender and conveyancer about cashback, deposit contributions, paid legal fees, upgrades or other developer incentives. Do not assume an incentive removes the need to disclose it or pay a particular cost.
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A complete worked quotation
New-build conveyancing cost example: £368,500 purchase
£1,648.60 including VAT
Includes the listed legal work, new-build supplement, searches, full-rate Land Registry registration and other charges below. Stamp Duty is separate.
Example checked 19 October 2026: £368,500 freehold new-build purchase, one buyer, lender not specified and no first-time buyer relief. The property value is a worked example, rather than a verified current England-and-Wales average. Official new-build price data. Includes the £120 discount applied when checked. Your personalised quote confirms current pricing and terms.
| Quoted charge | Including VAT |
|---|---|
| Legal fee before discount | £612.00 |
| New-build legal work supplement | £180.00 |
| Discount applied in this example | −£120.00 |
| HM Land Registry registration - full Scale 1 rate | £330.00 |
| Local, water and environmental search pack | £300.00 |
| Bank transfer | £60.00 |
| Identity check - one person | £20.00 |
| Bankruptcy search | £7.80 |
| Land Registry documents / priority search | £8.80 |
| Upfront payment protection | £60.00 |
| File opening | £190.00 |
| File-transfer and search-fee guarantee as listed | £0.00 |
| Total before Stamp Duty | £1,648.60 |
VAT of £167.00 is already included. The supplied quotation separately lists £8,425.00 Stamp Duty for the England tax example, giving £10,073.60 including that tax. Tax depends on the property location and buyer’s circumstances; first-time buyer relief or additional-property rules can change it. Check HMRC’s Stamp Duty rates. Your own quote sets out the applicable package and charges.
Get a quote using your new-build details · Package terms and additional charges
Why is the Land Registry fee £330 rather than £150?
At £368,500, the full Scale 1 registration fee is £330. A typical new-build plot is a transfer of part of the developer’s registered title; a new lease also uses the full rate. This is the postal-equivalent fee, even when submitted electronically.
The £150 electronic discount applies to an eligible transfer of a whole existing registered title. It does not apply to transfers of part or new leases. The same qualifying transfer-of-part application at this price attracts £330 whichever conveyancer submits it.
Compare the same registration type
A quote using £150 instead of £330 for that new-build registration would appear £180 cheaper. Ask which application type the quote assumes. Not every new-build sale has identical title arrangements.
HM Land Registry’s official Scale 1 fees · Checked 19 October 2026.
Compare new-build conveyancing fees on the same basis
| Ask about | What to compare in your quote |
|---|---|
| New-build legal work | The base legal fee, any new-build supplement and whether VAT is included. |
| Leasehold or shared ownership | Whether the price includes both new-build work and the additional work for your tenure or scheme. |
| Mortgage and funding | Your exact lender, gifted deposit or incentive arrangements and any related additional charge. |
| Other costs | Searches, registration, transfers, identity checks and upfront payments. Property tax and ongoing estate charges need separate consideration. |
Tell us about the development before choosing a package so the quote reflects your purchase. See our lender coverage and an itemised purchase cost example.
Already have two quotations? Compare their itemised totals side by side using the same tenure, registration type and additional work.
Selling your current home to buy a new build?
Your sale completion and the developer’s completion arrangements may follow different timetables. Share the chain position and developer documents with your conveyancer early, and ask how the two transactions will be coordinated.
Ready to request a quote?
- Developer, development, plot number and postcode.
- Purchase price and freehold or leasehold status.
- Reservation documents, deadline and construction stage.
- Mortgage lender, offer expiry, incentives and deposit source.
- Any shared-ownership or other purchase scheme.
How onthemoov helps with your moov
A quote that reflects your purchase
Tell our team about the property, mortgage and deposit arrangements so the quotation can identify relevant legal work and additional charges.
Support from quote to instruction
We help you understand the available package and connect you with an independent regulated legal provider. Your conveyancer advises on the legal documents and lender requirements.
Compare the legal fee, VAT, third-party costs and upfront payments before choosing. Any protection or package benefit is subject to the selected package and applicable terms.
Your questions, answered
What Land Registry fee should a new-build quote include?
For a £368,500 transfer of part or new lease, the full Scale 1 fee is £330, including electronic applications. The £150 rate is for an eligible electronic transfer of a whole registered title. Ask which registration type applies to your plot.
How much is conveyancing for a £368,500 new-build purchase?
Our example checked 19 October 2026 totals £1,648.60 including VAT and the listed charges, before Stamp Duty. It includes £180 for new-build work and £330 registration. The total includes the £120 discount applied when checked. Get a personalised quote for current pricing and terms. Request your own new-build quote.
Do new builds need searches?
Your conveyancer will advise on the searches and documents needed for the property and lender. A newly built home still needs legal due diligence.
Can you guarantee the exchange deadline?
Availability and timing depend on the documents, lender and outstanding enquiries. Call with the deadline before instructing so the team can discuss the circumstances.
Does every new home have the same warranty?
No. Confirm the warranty provider, documents, scope and exclusions for your property. Warranty cover is not a substitute for checking the contract or physical condition.
Is a new-build house free from ongoing charges?
Not necessarily. A freehold home can have estate or maintenance charges. Ask what applies, how charges change and who manages the shared areas.
Related guides: First-time buyers · New builds · Shared ownership · Gifted deposits
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onthemoov is a conveyancing broker. Your legal work is carried out by an independent SRA-regulated solicitor or CLC-regulated licensed conveyancer. Your quotation, selected package and applicable terms explain the scope and charges. Read our terms and fee information.
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