Fees & Charging
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What will a solicitor cost?
Read more: What will a solicitor cost?To help with the purchase of a property you will need a solicitor their fees will vary from around £800 – £2500 and again can be higher depending on the work required. If you are remortgaging many lenders will cover the cost of the legal work required for you. Once you have bought the property…
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How much will it cost to value my property?
Read more: How much will it cost to value my property?The majority of lenders do not charge to value your property if you are remortgaging and some may also offer a free valuation when purchasing. For those who do charge the fees will be linked to the value of the property and can usually range from £100 – £2,000.
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Do I have to pay all the fees upfront?
Read more: Do I have to pay all the fees upfront?Some mortgage lenders will allow you to add certain fees to the mortgage, typically this is usually the application fee for the mortgage.
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How much will the mortgage lender charge to apply?
Read more: How much will the mortgage lender charge to apply?This varies, but typically a lender will charge a product fee for the mortgage these can range from £0 – £2,000 but can be higher. We disclose all costs before applying for your mortgage.
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What fees will I have to pay to Bennison Brown?
Read more: What fees will I have to pay to Bennison Brown?We charge a £150 application fee, payable once your mortgage application is ready to be submitted. We typically charge a broker fee of £520 on receipt of a mortgage offer. The broker fee can vary depending on circumstances. We will disclose all costs to you before submitting an application so you are fully aware of…
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What am I entitled to as a first-time buyer?
Read more: What am I entitled to as a first-time buyer?Buying your first home can be nerve-racking if you’ve spent years saving a deposit while watching house prices and mortgage rates rocket. If you’re wondering whether you’ve got enough to make it work, it can be reassuring to know what support is available to first-time buyers. As an eligible first-time buyer, you may be entitled…
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How do you choose the right mortgage as a first-time buyer?
Read more: How do you choose the right mortgage as a first-time buyer?If you’ve spent an evening flicking between mortgage comparison websites and ended up with more questions than answers, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common experiences first-time buyers describe when they come to us. The numbers look similar on the surface, and yet somehow each one feels like a different puzzle. The…
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Buying your first home in London
Read more: Buying your first home in LondonWhat can you afford, and where should you buy? Where to start as a first-time buyer in London Knowing where to start can be the hardest part of buying your first home in London. Prices are high, competition is real, and the process involves more steps (and more costs) than most people expect. If you’ve…
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Government Schemes That Can Help You Buy Your First Home
Read more: Government Schemes That Can Help You Buy Your First HomeWhether you’re struggling to save a deposit or need help finding affordable housing, these 2025 schemes could help turn your homeownership dream into a reality.