Knipe Woodhouse-Smith
Knipe Woodhouse-Smith Solicitors in Chalfont St Peter
Knipe Woodhouse-Smith resulted from a merger between Peter Knipe & Co. and Woodhouse-Smith in February 2008. Our partners have many years of experience of dealing with legal services in the South Buckinghamshire area.
We specialise in conveyancing, wills and lasting powers of attorney, probate, matrimonial and family law, and litigation.
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Knipe Woodhouse-Smith Solicitors in Chalfont St Peter
Brian Knipe
Senior Partner
Brian came to work at his Father's firm, Peter Knipe & Co which was founded in 1968, after he qualified. He became the Senior Partner at Knipe Woodhouse-Smith following the merger and now specialises in residential conveyancing, estate planning including lasting powers of attorney, will writing and probate cases.
Peter Chong
Partner
Peter is from Singapore. He qualified in England with a law degree from London University. His specialist areas are family law and arbitration dispute. He also undertakes general litigation work and heads our litigation department.
Knipe Woodhouse-Smith Solicitor Services in Chalfont St Peter
Knipe Woodhouse-Smith comprises of a team of very experienced and personable legal advisors and support staff. Whatever your requirements, we can provide expertise in many areas of law.
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Costs depend on the detail of your matter. Email us a short description and we'll reply quickly with a figure and a timescale.
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- Sale and purchase of property
- Remortgage
- Leasehold property and tenancies
- Transfer of ownership
- Will writing and reviewing an existing will
- Lasting power of attorney for property and financial affairs
- Lasting power of attorney for health and welfare
- Registering a lasting power of attorney
- Trusts and estate planning
- Applying for a grant of probate
- Letters of administration where there is no will
- Estate administration
- Divorce
- Separation of unmarried couples
- Civil partnership dissolution
- Children
- Financial issues
- Property
- Contracts
- Employment
- Personal injury claims
- Debt and insolvency advice
- Arbitration
- Buying and selling a property
- Commercial leases
- Commercial contracts
- Debt collecting
- Landlord and tenant
- Employment law
- Company matters
Pricing and service information
We publish our conveyancing costs so you know what to expect before you instruct us. Every transaction is different, so the figures below are guides — we will confirm your exact fee in writing.
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The figures below are guides. Email us a short description of your matter and we'll reply quickly with an accurate quote and a realistic timescale. No obligation.
Email us for an accurate quote Call 01753 887877Residential conveyancing
Buying, selling or remortgaging a home.
Our fees
| Service | Our fee (excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Freehold sale or purchase | £1,200 – £3,200 |
| Leasehold sale or purchase | £1,500 – £3,700 |
| Remortgage | £500 |
| Transfer of equity | £650 |
VAT is charged at 20% on our fees. Where a range is shown, the fee depends mainly on the value of the property and the complexity of the transaction. We will confirm your fee in writing before you instruct us, and it will not change unless the work changes — in which case we will tell you first.
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs payable to third parties which we pay on your behalf.
| Disbursement | Amount |
|---|---|
| HM Land Registry fee — depends on the price and whether the title is already registered | £20 – £1,000 |
| Search fees — local authority, drainage and environmental. The current Buckinghamshire search is £197. | £100 – £500 |
| Land Registry official copies, per copy | £7 |
| Bankruptcy search, per name | £6 |
| Leasehold only — landlord or management company fees | Varies |
Leasehold fees are set by the landlord or managing agent, not by us. We will tell you what they are as soon as we receive the management pack.
Stamp Duty Land Tax depends on the purchase price and your circumstances. You can check the amount using HM Revenue & Customs' calculator.
What is included
- Taking your instructions and giving initial advice
- Carrying out searches and raising enquiries
- Reviewing the contract, title and, for leasehold, the lease and management pack
- Reporting to you and to your lender
- Exchanging contracts and completing
- Dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax and registration at HM Land Registry
How long it takes
A straightforward freehold transaction usually takes 4 to 10 weeks from instruction to completion. Leasehold transactions typically take 8 to 16 weeks, as we have to wait for the management pack from the landlord or managing agent. Long chains take longer, and we will keep you updated if timings change.
Who does the work
Conveyancing is handled by Brian Knipe, Senior Partner, supported by our conveyancing team. All work is supervised by a partner.
Last reviewed August 2026. We review this information regularly. If anything here is unclear, please ask.
Contact Details for Knipe Woodhouse-Smith in Chalfont St Peter
Tell us a little about your matter and we'll come back to you quickly. If you'd rather talk it through, call us on 01753 887877.
Property you are buying
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Address
Knipe Woodhouse-Smith Solicitors
145–147 High Street
Chalfont St Peter
Buckinghamshire
SL9 9QL
DX 31950 Chalfont St Peter
T: +44 (0)1753 887877
F: +44 (0)1753 885485
E: info@knipewoodhouse.com
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