Is MJV Law regulated?

Yes, MJV Law is a trading name of MJV Solicitors, which is authorised and regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) under SRA number 628426.

Do you provide conveyancing services in Blackpool and the Fylde Coast?

Yes, MJV Solicitors specialises in property law and conveyancing for clients across Blackpool, Thornton-Cleveleys, and the wider Fylde Coast region.

What property law services does MJV Solicitors offer?

We provide comprehensive legal support for buying and selling property, leasehold matters, property searches, and contract exchanges.

Does MJV Solicitors offer fixed-fee conveyancing quotes?

We believe in complete transparency. MJV Solicitors provides clear, fixed-fee conveyancing quotes with no hidden "legal extras." Our quotes include a full breakdown of professional fees and expected disbursements, such as Stamp Duty (SDLT) and Land Registry fees.

Does MJV Solicitors have specific expertise in Fylde Coast property searches?

Absolutely. We have extensive experience working with Blackpool Council, Wyre Council, and Fylde Borough Council . Our local knowledge ensures that property searches, planning history, and regional land issues (like Lancashire-specific mining or chancel repair liabilities) are handled with expert precision.

What Are Property Searches and Why Do They Matter?

We handle residential conveyancing transactions on a daily basis, including freehold, leasehold and new build properties across the Fylde Coast.

Property searches are checks carried out during the conveyancing process to identify legal, environmental and practical issues that may affect a property. They form an important part of a buyer’s due diligence, particularly where a mortgage lender requires them.

Common searches include Local Authority searches, Water and Drainage searches and Environmental searches. Depending on the property and its location, additional searches may also be recommended, including mining or flood searches. Mortgage lenders will often require certain searches before they are prepared to lend.

These searches can reveal matters that may not be apparent from viewing the property, including planning restrictions, local land charges, flood risk, contaminated land, drainage arrangements and historic mining activity.

Searches are usually reviewed before contracts are exchanged, so that any concerns can be investigated before the buyer becomes legally committed. They are different from a physical survey, which is intended to identify issues with the condition or structure of the property.

At MJV Solicitors, search results are reviewed carefully and explained in plain English so clients understand any issues before deciding whether to proceed.

For more information about the conveyancing process and how MJV Solicitors can help, read our complete guide to Residential Conveyancing.

Property Searches FAQ

Are searches legally required?

Not in every purchase. If you are buying with a mortgage, your lender will usually require certain searches. Cash buyers are not generally legally required to order them, but searches are still strongly recommended because they can reveal issues that are not obvious from a viewing.

Can I skip searches to save time or money?

You can choose not to order some searches if you are a cash buyer, but doing so can expose you to legal, environmental or financial risks that might otherwise have been identified before exchange. Your conveyancer can advise which searches are appropriate for the property.

How long do searches take?

There is no single fixed timescale. Some search results are returned quickly, while others can take longer depending on the local authority, search provider and location. Ordering searches early can help avoid unnecessary delay.

MJV Solicitors video about conveyancing services across the Fylde Coast

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Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600	£120	£720
£100,001 - £150,000	£650	£130	£780
£150,001 - £200,000	£700	£140	£840
£200,001 - £250,000	£750	£150	£900
£250,001 - £300,000	£800	£160	£960
£300,001 - £400,000	£850	£170	£1020
£400,001 - £500,000	£900	£180	£1080
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000	£200	£1200

Additional charge and explanation	Our fee	VAT	Total
Bank transfer fee	£30.00	£6.00	£36.00
Independent ID verification (per person)	£5.00	£1.00	£6.00

Charge	Our fee	VAT	Total
Purchase of a leasehold house	£100.00	£20.00	£120.00
Purchase of any other leasehold property	£150.00	£30.00	£180.00
Purchase of a shared ownership property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00
Gifted deposit	£50.00	£10.00	£60.00
New build property	£250.00	£50.00	£300.00

Local Authority’s current search fee (if Blackpool, Wyre or Fylde)	£122.70 inc VAT
Drainage and Water search fee	£79.50 inc VAT
Environmental search	£71.40 inc VAT
Land Registry priority title search	£3.00 no VAT
Bankruptcy search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT
Land charges search - £2 per seller named on the Register of Title	£2.00 no VAT

Purchase price	Land Registry registration fee (no VAT)
£0 - £80,000	£20.00 no VAT
£80,001 - £100,000	£40.00 no VAT
£100,001 - £200,000	£100.00 no VAT
£200,001 - £500,000	£150.00 no VAT
£500,001 - £1,000,000	£295.00 no VAT
£1,000,000 and above	£500.00 no VAT

What Are Property Searches and Why Do They Matter?

Property Searches FAQ

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Conveyancing price guide

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Purchasing

Selling

Purchase price	Our fee	VAT	Total
£0-£100,000	£600.00	£120.00	£720.00
£100,001 - £150,000	£650.00	£130.00	£780.00
£150,001 - £200,000	£700.00	£140.00	£840.00
£200,001 - £250,000	£750.00	£150.00	£900.00
£250,001 - £300,000	£800.00	£160.00	£960.00
£300,001 - £400,000	£850.00	£170.00	£1020.00
£400,001 - £500,000	£900.00	£180.00	£1080.00
£500,001 - £750,000	£1000.00	£200.00	£1200.00
Over £750,000	To be negotiated	To be applied	To be agreed