Are There Conveyancing Firms That Offer a No Move, No Legal Fee Guarantee?

Do conveyancing firms offer a No Move, No Legal Fee guarantee? Yes, Muve offers a No Move, No Legal Fee guarantee, while other conveyancing firms call it “no sale, no fee” or “no completion, no fee.” 

What does Muve’s No Move, No Legal Fee guarantee cover? Muve will waive the quoted legal fee if the transaction does not complete due to no fault of the client. 

What is not covered by the guarantee? Disbursements (property searches, Land Registry fees, and other third-party costs) and the file setup fee are non-refundable once paid. 

Why is this guarantee important? This guarantee reduces financial risk for buyers and sellers if the transaction falls through and provides confidence to proceed. 

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Yes, Muve offers a “No Move, No Legal Fee” guarantee. Other conveyancing firms offer their own guarantees, available under various policies, including “no sale, no fee” and “no completion, no fee.” 

How the guarantee works 

Muve’s “No Move, No Legal Fee” guarantee means if your property purchase or sale fails to reach completion, you will not be charged the quoted legal fee. However, this applies only to the professional fee, which covers the conveyancer’s time and legal work. This includes activities such as drafting and reviewing contracts, preparing documents, and communicating with parties to the transaction (e.g., the other party’s solicitor and lender). 

The guarantee does not cover disbursement fees, which are third-party payments made by the conveyancer on your behalf to complete the property transaction. These fees are non-refundable because the funds have been paid to process a document or provide a service. Among the disbursement fees are (but not limited to): 

• Property searches paid to City Councils for local authority, environmental, and water searches. 

• Land registry fees paid to access title deeds or register a new property ownership. 

• Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) paid to the government after completion. 

When choosing a conveyancing company, always ask for a list of disbursement fees. Even if they offer a “No Move, No Legal Fee” guarantee, you want to ensure transparency about the fees you pay. 

Some conveyancing firms charge a small upfront fee to cover initial searches. These are usually deducted from the final bill and detailed in the completion statement. 

Why is a guarantee needed? 

The purpose of this guarantee is to minimise the risk of incurring legal fees for a property transaction that fails to complete, particularly for more complex transactions such as leasehold or property chain deals. 

This financial protection makes the transaction less stressful for first-time buyers, giving them the confidence to proceed despite the costs and intimidation of buying or selling property. 

It also serves as an incentive, so conveyancing solicitors work efficiently to complete the transaction. At Muve, we are confident in this guarantee because our proactive approach to tracking information, gathering requirements, and resolving issues ensures transactions are completed. 

This leads to a faster conveyancing experience for you. 

Why property transactions fall through 

Reports reveal that 530,000 property transactions fail each year in England and Wales. There are many reasons why this could happen. 

• The buyer rescinds or lowers (gazundering) their offer 

• The buyer can’t get a mortgage approval 

• The seller gets a higher offer (gazumping) 

• A broken chain (e.g., a buyer can’t sell their property to pay for a new one) 

• A bad property survey 

• Conveyancing delays 

If a property transaction falls through, contact the conveyancer to confirm which disbursement fees have been released. Request for a complete documentation of expenses paid to ensure all areas are covered and any upfront payments returned.  

Which firms offer a “No Move, No Legal Fee” guarantee? 

Many online conveyancers and traditional high-street solicitors offer this guarantee. It has become a standard offer that attracts both buyers and sellers, despite the competitive nature of the conveyancing industry. 

When searching for a conveyancing solicitor, don’t just look for an offer of a “no move, no fee” policy. Make sure you scrutinise the terms and conditions surrounding that offer. Compare different policies and service offers to ensure you get the right financial protection and security. 

Muve’s “No Move, No Legal Fee” policy guarantees a quick and efficient conveyancing process. We offer 2 types of conveyancing services. Move Forward targets an exchange in 16 to 18 weeks, which is four weeks faster than the industry average. Our Muve Lightspeed service aims for a superfast exchange in 5 to 8 weeks, and we achieve a 75% success rate for this service. 

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