Fees & Charges
There are some standard fees and charges that you will come across, these will be explained fully to you by your Mortgage adviser before any decision is made to proceed with a mortgage.
Valuation Fee
All lenders require a valuation to be carried out on your property to confirm its market value (as opposed to its structural soundness). This is done for the lender’s benefit, to confirm that the property is adequate security for the loan. It should tell you if there’s something seriously wrong with the property, but it doesn’t involve a detailed inspection.
Broker Fee
Please look at our Initial Disclosure Document to see our fees
Buildings Survey
This would usually only apply to a second-hand house and consists of a complete and thorough inspection of the property by a qualified Surveyor or Engineer. It is not compulsory but recommended if the property has not been well maintained or if you have any doubts whatsoever about the soundness of the house you are thinking of buying. The cost of this survey, which can range quite a bit in price, is borne by you and is non-refundable in the event you do not go ahead with an offer for the property. However, it may highlight expensive repairs that, if not turning you off the sale, could help with negotiations on the purchase price.
Higher Lending Charge
This is a lender insurance that protects the lender against loss in the event of repossession or a fall in property prices where the loan amount owed exceeds the sale price of your property. It is normally applied where the loan is in excess of 75% of the purchase price and is only applied to the loan amount over that threshold. Not all lenders charge this insurance.
(2) Legal Fees & Outlay Costs
Costs now vary as solicitors are becoming more aware of competition. On top of that, you will bear all outlay costs. These, again, will vary depending on whether your deeds are registered with the Land Registry or Registry of Deeds. Ask your solicitor to outline all costs to you at the outset. Your legal fees will amount to a substantial sum so it is well worth shopping around for a competitive solicitor.
We can advise you of the solicitors in your area who will be competitive with fees, if you do not have a family solicitor. Please ask a member of our staff to advise you with regard to legal costs and they will be glad to help you.