FEES

Fees

Most Residential Conveyancing transactions are undertaken on a Fixed Fee* basis and details of our standard fixed fees are set out below;

Purchase (Freehold)

Under £120,000                     - £1,095.00**

£120,001 - £200,000              - £1,195.00**

£200,001 - £300,000              - £1,395.00**

£300,001 - £450,000              - £1,645.00**

£450,001 - £600,000              - £2,095.00**

£600,001 - £1,000,000           - £2,495.00**

£1,000,001 - £2,000,000        - £2,995.00**

£2,000,001 - £3,000,000        - £3,495.00**

Purchase (Leasehold)

Under £120,000                     - £1,495.00**

£120,001 - £200,000              - £1,695.00**

£200,001 - £300,000              - £1,945.00**

£300,001 - £450,000              - £2,145.00**

£450,001 - £600,000              - £2,545.00**

£600,001 - £1,000,000           - £2,995.00**

£1,000,001 - £2,000,000        - £3,495.00**

£2,000,001 - £3,000,000        - £3,995.00**

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

**

• All the above fees are exclusive of VAT - VAT will be added at 20% of the fee

• There is an additional fee of £495.00 + VAT charged on all New Build Purchases

• There is an additional fee of £395.00 + VAT added on Transfers of Part.

• There is an additional fee of £300.00 + VAT added if the Property is unregistered.

There are also additional fees should you be using either of the below.

• Help to Buy ISA fee £50 + VAT

• Help to Buy Mortgage fee £250 + VAT

Declaration of Trust - If a declaration of Trust there is needed an additional fee of £350 + VAT charged. 

Payment on account

You will need to put £750.00 on account of costs at the beginning of the matter.

Failed Transactions

Should the transaction fail to proceed to completion, then we will charge a proportion of the above fee, as a minimum. We will also add VAT and any disbursements we have paid out on your behalf. Please see as follows:

STAGE TRANSACTION HAS REACHED:

25% of the fee quoted where we have received and considered the draft papers from the Seller’s solicitors or read the Estate Agents Particulars for the Property.

50% of the fee quoted where we have received answers to our preliminary enquiries and received additional search results and any mortgage instructions, if applicable.

75% of the fee quoted where we have advised you on the terms of the purchase and are in a position to proceed to exchange.

Fees

The fee for a standard First Registration is £500.00 + VAT (£600.00 inc VAT)

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

The fee for a standard Transfer of Equity is £650.00 + VAT (£780.00 inc VAT)

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

The fee earner in question will discuss the matter with you and it may be that he/she will agree a fixed fee with you for the work undertaken. All estimates will be exclusive of VAT.

If a fixed fee is not agreed, or is not deemed appropriate work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

The fees charged in respect of the administration of the Estates are fairly standard and are based on The Law Society Guidelines.

The administration fees will fall into two categories

A charge for all work undertaken in relation to this matter.

• Charge per hour

• Letters and telephone calls will be charged in units of 6 minutes. (minimum 1 unit)

A percentage fee in relation to the value of the Estate:

• 0.75%, plus VAT, of the value of any property within the Estate

• 1.5%, plus VAT, charge on the gross value of the remaining assets.

No separate fee will be charged where the firm acts as Executors, this will simply form part of the time element of the fees.

Payment on account

None

Billing practice

Interim bill to be raised no later than the date of the online submission being uploaded.

Estimated Costs

It is not possible to provide an accurate estimate as to costs at this point, but the cost of probate will usually fall within the range of 3% - 5% of the gross value of the Estate. If this estimate turns out to be inaccurate, we will provide you with an update at the point our cost exceed these figures.

Probate Averages

• No IHT- £1,000- £2,500 + VAT

• IHT low value Estate £2,500-£7,500

• IHT Medium value Estate £7,500- £15,000

• High value Estate £15,000 – £100,000

Fees

Financial & Property

£350.00 + VAT each (£420.00 inc VAT)

+ Registration fee of £82.00 see disbursements

Health & Welfare (LPA)

£350.00 + VAT each (£420.00 inc VAT)

+ Registration fee of £82.00 see disbursements

Both

£600.00 + VAT (£720.00 inc VAT)

+ Registration fee of £164.00 (£8.00 x2) see disbursements

Fees

Fixed Fee - £900.00 + VAT (£1,080.00).

Payment on account

Payment to be taken prior to issue of divorce petition.

Fees

Initial consultation Fee - £300.00 plus VAT (£360.00)

Charges for all further work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates and regular updates given.

Legal Aid

Legal Aid may be available depending on means and merits if there is written evidence of domestic violence.

Payment on account

Payment to be taken at the initial consultation for the initial consultation.

Fees

Initial consultation Fee - £300.00 plus VAT (£360.00)

Charges for all further work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates and regular updates given.

Payment on account

Payment to be taken at the initial consultation for the initial consultation.

Fees 

• Pre-Nuptial Agreement - Three Hundred Pounds (£300.00) plus VAT of Sixty Pounds (£60.00) totalling Three Hundred and Sixty Pounds (£360.00)

• Post Nuptial Agreement - Three Hundred Pounds (£300.00) plus VAT of Sixty Pounds (£60.00) totalling Three Hundred and Sixty Pounds (£360.00)

If the matters are complicated the Fee Earner dealing with the matter will advise you that they fall outside the above fees and the work will be charged in line with the following:

A charge for all work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates

Fees

Legal Aid

Legal aid is available to assist individuals who cannot afford legal representation in criminal matters.

To qualify for legal aid, applicants must pass both a means test and an interests of justice test.

Means Test

The Means Test is based on the applicant's financial situation, including household income, outgoings, capital, and equity.

Applicants with an income of £12,475 or less are eligible for legal aid, while those with an income between £12,475 and £22,325 will need to complete a full means test.

Applicants with an income of £22,325 or more are generally not eligible.

Certain applicants, such as those under 18 or receiving specific benefits, automatically qualify for legal aid.

Interest of Justice Test

The interests of justice test considers the merits of the case, including the nature of the offence, the likely sentence, and the risk of custody. Factors such as the likelihood of losing liberty or livelihood, suffering serious damage to reputation, or the need for expert cross-examination are also taken into account.

Crown Court

For Crown Court trials, applicants may have to contribute towards their defence costs based on their income and capital assets.

Contributions to legal costs in Crown Court

Following a review of the financial information provided the Legal Aid Agency will advise if you are required to contribute towards the legal costs. These may include:

• a lump sum contribution from assets;

• monthly payments from income;

• repaying some or all of the legal aid costs at the end of the case.

Please note changing circumstances may affect the determined contributions

Applying (if not in receipt of qualifying benefits)

To prepare the application for legal aid funding, please provide us with the following information as soon as possible:

• evidence of your income and expenditure, such as payslips and bank statements;

• details and statements of any benefits you currently receive;

• your national insurance number;

• any court documents you may have;

• any relevant letters you may have;

Accurate and detailed information must be provided to the Legal Aid Agency and be kept up to date with any changing circumstances. Inaccurate information provided may lead to the cancellation of legal aid funding and potential prosecution.

The statutory charge

You may be required to repay some of the legal costs if money or property is awarded to you. The amount is determined through a statutory charge on the money or property. The Legal Aid Agency may defer the repayment if the property is to be used as your home or you are awarded money to buy a home.

Private Paying

If you do not qualify for legal aid, you will be charged at the following rates.

Private matters are charged out in two ways, a fixed fee for certain aspects and at an hourly rate for other.

Fixed Fee aspect

Type of Hearing

Plea and Mitigation Hearing 

£750.00 + VAT (£900.00 inc VAT)

Case Management Hearing

£750.00 + VAT (£900.00 inc VAT)

Half a day Trial

£1,200.00 + VAT (£1,500.00 inc VAT)

Full days Trial

£2,000.00 + VAT (£2,500.00 inc VAT)

The above prices are exclusive of Travel and Mileage, which are billed at the following rates

• Hourly rate +      VAT (not charged for Telford / Welshpool / Aberystwyth)

• £0.45 per      mile. (charged to all courts)

Hourly Rate

All other work billed at an hourly rate

Letters and telephone calls to be charged in units of 6 minutes. (minimum 1 unit)

Payment on account

The client should be provided a bill for all works undertaken before each court attendance. The client should be asked to pay this along with a payment on account for the Fixed Fee and travel expenses for the Court Hearing.

All fixed fee payments and travel expenses must be paid prior to attendance at Court, or we do not attend.

Legal Aid

Your Representation at the Police Station will be covered under the Legal Aid Scheme FREE of charge to you.

Fees and Disbursements

Employment cases can be dealt with on a contingency basis to be set against any financial award. Often referred to as NO WIN NO FEE. This is capped at 30% of all compensation received (including VAT).

Fees

Employment cases can be dealt with on a contingency basis to be set against any financial award made by Tribunal. Often referred to as NO WIN NO FEE. This is capped at 30% of all compensation received (including VAT). This means that it is our usual practice that advice pre Tribunal is provided FREE OF CHARGE.

Fee

The fee earner in question will discuss the matter with you and it may be that he/she will agree a fixed fee with you for the work undertaken. All estimates will be exclusive of VAT.

If a fixed fee is not agreed, or is not deemed appropriate work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

TYPE   OF APPLICATION

Variation of Designated Premises Supervisor

£150.00 + VAT (£180.00 in VAT)

Minor Variation of Premises Licence

£125.00 + VAT (£140.00 in VAT)

Major Variation of Premises Licence

£350.00 + VAT (£420.00 in VAT)

New Premises Licence

£350.00 + VAT (£420.00 in VAT)

Provisional Statement

£350.00 + VAT (£420.00 in VAT)

Personal Licence

£100.00 + VAT (£120.00 in VAT)

Change of name/address on personal licence

£100.00 + VAT (£120.00 in VAT)

Payment of Annual Administration Fee (per store)

£30.00 +VAT (£36.00 in VAT)

Change of Premises Licence Holder

£150.00 + VAT (£180.00 in VAT)

Surrender of Premises Licence

£50.00 + VAT (£60.00 in VAT)

Personal licence (no longer employed) 

£50.00 + VAT (£60.00 in VAT)

Fees

Most Residential Conveyancing transactions are undertaken on a Fixed Fee* basis and details of our standard fixed fees are set out below;

Sale (Freehold)

Under £120,000                     - £945.00**

£120,001 - £200,000              - £1,095.00**

£200,001 - £300,000              - £1,245.00**

£300,001 - £450,000              - £1,495.00**

£450,001 - £600,000              - £1,895.00**

£600,001 - £1,000,000           - £2,295.00**

£1,000,001 - £2,000,000        - £2,795.00**

£2,000,001 - £3,000,000        - £3,295.00**

Sale (Leasehold)

Under £120,000                     - £1,295.00**

£120,001 - £200,000              - £1,395.00**

£200,001 - £300,000              - £1,445.00**

£300,001 - £450,000              - £1,695.00**

£450,001 - £600,000              - £2,095.00**

£600,001 - £1,000,000           - £2,495.00**

£1,000,001 - £2,000,000        - £2,995.00**

£2,000,001 - £3,000,000        - £3,495.00**

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

**

• All the above fees are exclusive of VAT - VAT will be added at 20% of the fee.

• There is an additional fee of £495.00 + VAT charged on all New Build Purchases.

• There is an additional fee of £395.00 + VAT added on Transfers of Part.

• There is an additional fee of £300.00  + VAT added if the Property is unregistered.

Payment on account

You will need to put £750.00 on account of costs at the beginning of the matter.

Failed Transactions

Should the transaction fail to proceed to completion, then we will charge a proportion of the above fee, as a minimum. We will also add VAT and any disbursements we have paid out on your behalf. Please see as follows:

STAGE TRANSACTION HAS REACHED:

25% of the fee quoted where we have received and considered the draft papers from the Seller’s solicitors or read the Estate Agents Particulars for the Property.

50% of the fee quoted where we have received answers to our preliminary enquiries and received additional search results and any mortgage instructions, if applicable.

75% of the fee quoted where we have advised you on the terms of the purchase and are in a position to proceed to exchange.

Fees

The fee for a standard Assent is £400.00 + VAT (£480.00 inc VAT)

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

The fee for a standard Equity Release is £650.00 + VAT (£780.00 inc VAT)

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

The fee for a standard Remortgaging  is £650.00 + VAT (£780.00 inc VAT)

*These fees could increase if the complexity of the matter turns out to be above the standard conveyancing procedure.  We will discuss, if relevant, any increase in fee with you prior to undertaking additional work. Additional work will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees

• Simple standard Will (Executors, with under 5 Legacies and Residuary Estate clauses) - £200.00 plus Vat (£240.00)

• Non standard Will (including property trusts) - £400.00 plus Vat (£480.00)

• More complex Wills billed at an hourly rate*

*If the Will is not a simple, standard, Will, additional work will be carried out at our standard rates. If these rates are to be applied, you will be advised of this at our initial meeting, or when it becomes evident to me that they will need to be applied.

Payment on account

Payment to be taken at the initial consultation

Fees

Estate planning work will be carried out at our standard rates.

* For complex Estate Planning a percentage element may be charged. If this is to be charged this will be discussed at when initial instructions are accepted and confirmed in a client care letter.

a)  1%, plus VAT, of the value the assets dealt with in the Estate Planning Exercise

Fees and Disbursements

All work in relation Care Proceedings is Legally Aided so there will be no charge to you as the client. See our Legal Aid section on our website for full details.

Fees

All work in relation to domestic violence is charged as follows. 

The Solicitor representing you may agree a fixed fee with you in relation to a simple Application, or defence of the same (no negotiations). The fixed fee agreed will be exclusive of VAT.

A charge for all work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates.

Legal Aid

Legal Aid may be available depending on means and merits if there is written evidence of domestic violence.

Fees

The Solicitor representing you may agree a fixed fee with you in relation to a simple Settlement Agreement (no negotiations). The fixed fee agreed will be exclusive of VAT.  Any Negotiations for Financial Settlements shall fall outside any fixed fee.

Please see the table below for an indication of our fixed fees

Settlement Agreement - Applicant - Non-contested     - £600.00 + VAT (£720 inc VAT)

Settlement Agreement - Respondent - Non-contested - £500.00 +VAT (£600.00 inc VAT)

Settlement Agreement - Contested  - To be discussed with fee earner

Financial matters - To be discussed with fee earner

A charge for all work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates.

Fees 

Cohabitation  Agreement - Three Hundred Pounds (£300.00) plus VAT of Sixty Pounds (£60.00) totalling Three Hundred and Sixty Pounds (£360.00)

If the matters are complicated the Fee Earner dealing with the matter will advise you that they fall outside the above fees and the work will be charged in line with the following:

A charge for all work undertaken in relation to this matter will be carried out at our standard rates

Fees

Legal Aid

Legal aid is available to assist individuals who cannot afford legal representation in criminal matters.

To qualify for legal aid, applicants must pass both a means test and an interests of justice test.

Means Test

The Means Test is based on the applicant's financial situation, including household income, outgoings, capital, and equity.

Applicants with an income of £12,475 or less are eligible for legal aid, while those with an income between £12,475 and £22,325 will need to complete a full means test.

Applicants with an income of £22,325 or more are generally not eligible.

Certain applicants, such as those under 18 or receiving specific benefits, automatically qualify for legal aid.

Interest of Justice Test

The interests of justice test considers the merits of the case, including the nature of the offence, the likely sentence, and the risk of custody. Factors such as the likelihood of losing liberty or livelihood, suffering serious damage to reputation, or the need for expert cross-examination are also taken into account.

Crown Court

For Crown Court trials, applicants may have to contribute towards their defence costs based on their income and capital assets.

Contributions to legal costs in Crown Court

Following a review of the financial information provided the Legal Aid Agency will advise if you are required to contribute towards the legal costs. These may include:

• a lump sum contribution from assets;

• monthly payments from income;

• repaying some or all of the legal aid costs at the end of the case.

Please note changing circumstances may affect the determined contributions

Applying (if not in receipt of qualifying benefits)

To prepare the application for legal aid funding, please provide us with the following information as soon as possible:

• evidence of your income and expenditure, such as payslips and bank statements;

• details and statements of any benefits you currently receive;

• your national insurance number;

• any court documents you may have;

• any relevant letters you may have;

Accurate and detailed information must be provided to the Legal Aid Agency and be kept up to date with any changing circumstances. Inaccurate information provided may lead to the cancellation of legal aid funding and potential prosecution.

The statutory charge

You may be required to repay some of the legal costs if money or property is awarded to you. The amount is determined through a statutory charge on the money or property. The Legal Aid Agency may defer the repayment if the property is to be used as your home or you are awarded money to buy a home.

Private Paying

If you do not qualify for legal aid, you will be charged at the following rates.

Private matters are charged out in two ways, a fixed fee for certain aspects and at an hourly rate for other.

Fixed Fee aspect

Type of Hearing

Plea and Mitigation Hearing 

£750.00 + VAT (£900.00 inc VAT)

Case Management Hearing

£750.00 + VAT (£900.00 inc VAT)

Special Reasons / Exceptional Hardship

£850.00 + VAT (£1,020.00 inc VAT)

Half a day Trial

£1,200.00 + VAT (£1,500.00 inc VAT)

Full days Trial

£2,000.00 + VAT (£2,500.00 inc VAT)

The above prices are exclusive of Travel and Mileage, which are billed at the following rates

• Hourly rate +      VAT (not charged for Telford / Welshpool / Aberystwyth)

• £0.45 per      mile. (charged to all courts)

Hourly Rate

All other work billed at an hourly rate

Letters and telephone calls to be charged in units of 6 minutes. (minimum 1 unit)

Payment on account

The client should be provided a bill for all works undertaken before each court attendance. The client should be asked to pay this along with a payment on account for the Fixed Fee and travel expenses for the Court Hearing.

All fixed fee payments and travel expenses must be paid prior to attendance at Court, or we do not attend.

Fees

We are happy to provide you with a free, no obligation estimate for our debt recovery services. The initial enquiry to discover what the cost will be is free of charge.

Work will be carried out at our standard rates.

The average case is likely to cost between £1,000 and £2,000.

Additional work that may be required that is not included in our standard rate.

Failed Transactions

Should the transaction fail to proceed to completion, then we will charge a proportion of the above fee, as a minimum. We will also add VAT and any disbursements we have paid out on your behalf. Please see as follows:

STAGE TRANSACTION HAS REACHED:

25% of the fee quoted where we have received and considered the draft papers from the Seller’s solicitors or read the Estate Agents Particulars for the Property.

50% of the fee quoted where we have received answers to our preliminary enquiries and received additional search results and any mortgage instructions, if applicable.

75% of the fee quoted where we have advised you on the terms of the purchase and are in a position to proceed to exchange.

Fees

We are happy to provide you with a free, no obligation estimate for our debt recovery services. The initial enquiry to discover what the cost will be is free of charge.

Most debt collection cases under £10,000 are done on a fixed fee basis recoverable from the other side, however if the other side is not or is incapable of paying you will be responsible for the payment of those costs.

The fixed costs are:

Where the claim form is served by the court or by any method other than personal service by the claimant

• £25 - £500 = £50

• £500 - £1,000 = £70

• £1,000 - £5,000  or the only claim is for delivery of goods and no value is specified or stated on the claim form = £80

• £5,000+ = £100

Where the claim form is served personally by the claimant; and there is only one defendant

• £25 - £500 = £60

• £500 - £1,000 = £80

• £1,000 - £5,000  or the only claim is for delivery of goods and no value is specified or stated on the claim form = £90

• £5,000+ = £110

Where there is more than one defendant, for each additional defendant personally served at separate addresses by the claimant

• £25 - £500 = £15

• £500 - £1,000 = £15

• £1,000 - £5,000  or the only claim is for delivery of goods and no value is specified or stated on the claim form = £15

• £5,000+ = £15

Anyone wishing to proceed with a claim should note that:

• The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.

• Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher banding, with a higher cost.

• The costs quoted above are not for matters where enforcement action, such as the bailiff, is needed to collect your debt.

Fees

There is a standard minimum charge of 1.00% of value (all matters are a minimum £995 plus VAT) - this can be discussed with fee earner.

Fees

There is a standard minimum charge of 1.00% of value (all matters are a minimum £995 plus VAT) - this can be discussed with fee earner.

Failed Transactions

Should the transaction fail to proceed to completion, then we will charge a proportion of the above fee, as a minimum. We will also add VAT and any disbursements we have paid out on your behalf. Please see as follows:

STAGE TRANSACTION HAS REACHED:

25% of the fee quoted where we have received and considered the draft papers from the Seller’s solicitors or read the Estate Agents Particulars for the Property.

50% of the fee quoted where we have received answers to our preliminary enquiries and received additional search results and any mortgage instructions, if applicable.

75% of the fee quoted where we have advised you on the terms of the purchase and are in a position to proceed to exchange.