Legal Insights and Costs Calculator

In partnership with Millar McCall Wylie

If you’re buying a property in Northern Ireland, it helps to know what legal costs to expect. Find out how much these could cost using our costs calculator.

Legal Insights and Costs Calculator

In partnership with Millar McCall Wylie

If you’re buying a property in Northern Ireland, it helps to know what legal costs to expect. Find out how much these could cost using our costs calculator.

Expertise for Everyone

Millar McCall Wylie is a multi-specialism Northern Ireland law firm with decades of expertise. Its residential property team supports clients with straightforward advice throughout the property buying and selling journey.

What are legal costs?

What are legal costs?

What’s Included in the Legal Costs?

What’s Included in the Legal Costs?

Choosing the Right Law Firm

Choosing the Right Law Firm

Home Buying Timeline

Home Buying Timeline

Legal Insights

Legal Insights

Helpful Articles

Helpful Articles

About Millar McCall Wylie

About Millar McCall Wylie

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Get in touch

Get in touch

What are legal costs?

Legal costs cover the solicitor’s work when buying or selling a property. This includes checking contracts, carrying out searches, transferring funds and registering your new home. The legal support ensures everything is handled correctly and securely. They are a key part of the buying process and with our calculator, you can feel better informed and be better prepared.

What’s Included in the Legal Costs?

Every home move is different, but legal costs typically cover:

 

  • Reviewing contracts and advising you on the terms
  • Carrying out local authority and property searches
  • Liaising with your mortgage provider (if applicable)
  • Handling the exchange of funds
  • Registering the property with the Land Registry
  • Managing key dates like completion and handover

About Millar McCall Wylie

Millar McCall Wylie is one of Northern Ireland’s leading law firms, trusted by buyers and sellers across the country for clear, expert legal support throughout the home moving journey.

Whether you're purchasing your first home, moving up the ladder or selling as part of a chain, their residential property team is here to make the process smooth, stress-free and fully transparent.

  • Experts in property law, trusted across NI
  • Clear communication from start to finish
  • Competitive fees with no hidden extras
  • Work with all major UK mortgage lenders

Support for Every Step of Your Home Move

Millar McCall Wylie offers a high quality, cost effective service for homeowners, landlords and investors, with a focus on clear communication at every stage. You’ll be kept informed throughout the process, so you always know what to expect and when.

Their team regularly helps with:

  • First Time Buyers
  • Mortgages & Re-Finance
  • New Developments & Estates
  • Co-Ownership
  • Buying or Selling in a chain
  • Issues during Separation or Divorce

What our clients have to say

Millar McCall Wylie have been a complete breath of fresh air throughout the sale and purchase of our home. Updates are always timely and relevant, with issues identified ahead of time. We have been so impressed with the teamwork and proactive approach that we have recommended MMW to all of our friends who in turn, have been just as impressed as we have been.

Nathan & Laura McKeown

We were buying our first home and needed a lot of advice! They were on hand to explain everything we needed and put our mind at ease during the whole process. They kept us up to date each step of the way and were crucial in getting us in to our first home in such a short space of time! I would definitely recommend Millar McCall Wylie to anyone looking to navigate buying a home.

Aaron & Suzanne Mercer