# Legal Fees Explained: The Real Cost of Buying or Selling a House

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Podcast: [Move iQ Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/move-iq-podcast-517943)
Published: 2026-04-01T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Buying or selling a home involves more than just the purchase price. From legal fees to searches, Land Registry costs and Stamp Duty, understanding the true cost of conveyancing is key to planning your budget and avoiding surprises. In this episode of our conveyancing series with Napthens Solicitors, we take a closer look at the money side of the moving process. Whether you're a first-time buyer or preparing to sell your home, this episode will help you understand where your money goes and how to stay in control of your moving budget. To find out more about the legal process of buying a house, check out our recent videos on the channel. Enjoyed this video? Want to see more? Subscribe to the channel with the link below. That way, you won't miss any future uploads. 👉 VIDEO TIMESTAMPS ⏳ Chapters 00:00:00 Introduction 00:00:32 What are you actually paying for? 00:01:47 How solicitor fees are structured 00:03:10 The difference between fees and disbursements explained 00:03:50 Getting and comparing quotes 00:04:35 Typical costs for an average property 00:05:37 How stamp duty is calculated 00:06:29 Payment timeline and cash flow planning 00:07:23 What happens if the deal falls through? 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/c/MoveiQ 👉 GET PHIL SPENCER'S ADVICE DIRECT TO YOUR INBOX ✉ 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/newsletter-signup/ 👉 VISIT OUR WEBSITE 💻 🔗 https://www.moveiq.co.uk/ 👉 VISIT NAPTHENS’ WEBSITE 💻 🔗 https://www.napthens.co.uk/personal-legal-services/residential-conveyancing-solicitors/ 👉 SUBSCRIBE TO NAPTHENS’ YOUTUBE CHANNEL 🔗 https://www.youtube.com/@napthensllp1503 ➤ CONNECT WITH MOVE iQ and NAPTHENS ON SOCIAL 📲 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/moveiq/ https://www.instagram.com/napthensllp Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MoveiQ/ https://…

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