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.

Online Conveyancing Factories vs. Dedicated Solicitors. Which is Right for You?

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

Not all conveyancing services are delivered in the same way. Some firms operate high volume online models, while others provide a more traditional solicitor led service with direct access to the person handling the transaction.

Both solicitors and licensed conveyancers can carry out residential conveyancing, and both may be regulated legal professionals. The important question is not simply whether a service is online, but who will actually handle your matter, how easily you can speak to them, how complex issues will be escalated, and what level of legal advice is available when something unexpected arises.

Straightforward transactions can sometimes progress without difficulty. Problems become more challenging when there are title defects, unusual restrictions, leasehold issues, problems revealed by searches, or complications elsewhere in the chain.

At MJV Solicitors, conveyancing is treated as a legal service rather than a purely administrative process. Clients have access to the team dealing with their transaction, and legal issues are considered as they arise rather than simply processed through a standard workflow.

The aim is not just to complete the paperwork. It is to identify legal risks, explain the consequences clearly and help clients make informed decisions before they become legally committed.

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

Comparing Legal Services FAQ

Why are online firms so much cheaper?

Some online conveyancing firms use high volume processes, centralised teams and greater automation, which can reduce costs. That does not necessarily mean the service is poor, but it is important to understand who will handle your matter, how easily you can contact them and how complex issues will be dealt with if they arise.

Will I have a dedicated point of contact at MJV?

MJV Solicitors aims to provide clients with consistent access to the team handling their transaction, so questions can be dealt with by people who are familiar with the file and its progress.

Can an online firm handle a local complex issue?

Yes, an online conveyancer may be capable of dealing with complex matters. The important issue is whether the person handling the transaction has the experience and capacity to identify and resolve the problem. A local firm may also bring useful knowledge of regional issues such as historic mining, coastal considerations and local planning matters.

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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

Online Conveyancing Factories vs. Dedicated Solicitors. Which is Right for You?

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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