Our Fees in respect of Residential Conveyancing Transactions
The costs and disbursements that you incur will vary, depending upon a number of factors, for example, the property price, whether the property is freehold or leasehold, whether or not you are obtaining mortgage finance, where the property is situated, whether you are an overseas client, whether you are purchasing or selling in the name of an individual or a company, whether the property is a new-build, whether the property is listed. Kindly note that these examples are not exhaustive.
Our residential conveyancing fees will vary based on the above factors, but often our fees are in the region of £675 plus VAT to £2,500 plus VAT.
For a more specific quote, kindly email us with details of your transaction and we will be happy to provide you with a quotation.
The disbursements you will incur include, but are not limited to the following:-
Disbursements for all residential conveyancing transactions
Archive fee……………………………………………………………………………… £35.00 +VAT
Receipt and preparation of Telegraphic Transfers……………………….. £35.00 +VAT
(please note that there may be additional costs relating to monies received and transferred from non-UK bank accounts)
Disbursements for the purchase of a residential property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Return ……………………………………….. £75.00 +VAT
SDLT liability based on the property price and your individual circumstances
(please see the government’s SDLT calculator for further information:
(a) for properties in England – https://www.tax.service.gov.uk/calculate-stamp-duty-land-tax/#/intro
(b) for properties in Wales – https://gov.wales/land-transaction-tax-calculator)
Land Registry fee ………………………………… based on the property price
(please see the Land Registry website for further information about their fees: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees#scale-1-fees)
Preliminary search fees………………………………………………………….. £400.00 (approximate)
Mortgage under a company name……………………………………………. £350.00 +VAT (if any)
Mortgage under an individual name…………………………………………. £295.00 +VAT (if any)
Official Copy Entries………………………………………………………………….. £3.00 (per document)
Official Search…………………………………………………………………………… £3.00 (per search)
Bankruptcy Search…………………………………………………………………….. £2.00 (per name)
Company Search…………………………………………………………………….. £25.00 +VAT (per search)
Mortgage Lender’s e-Portal fee…………………………………………………. £12.00 (if any)
Registration of Unilateral Notice………………………………………………… £40.00 (if new-build)
Registration of each Charge/ Debenture
at Companies House (if a company, if required)………………………….. £23.00 (each)
Fees which may be charged in connection with the Managing Agent
and/ or Landlord’s requirements following on from the transfer
of the lease (if a leasehold property)……………………………………………….. to be advised
Disbursements for the sale of a residential property
Redemption of mortgage……………………………………………………………….. £150.00 +VAT (if any)
Official Copy Entries……………………………………………………………………… £3.00 (per document)
Seller’s Leasehold Information Pack……………………………………………….. to be advised
(if a leasehold property)
2. Our Fees in respect of Commercial Transactions
The costs and disbursements that you will incur will vary according to the type of transaction and the amount of work involved.
For a more specific quote, kindly email us with details of your transaction and we will be happy to provide you with a quotation.
As a guide, our fees relating to commercial transactions are as follows:-
Grant of new lease and purchase of business…………………. from £2,000.00 +VAT
Grant of new lease (only)……………………………………………… from £1,500.00 +VAT
Freehold purchase including a business…………………………. from £1,500.00 +VAT
Taking an assignment of lease including a business………… from £1,500.00 +VAT
Sale of existing lease and business……………………………….. from £1,500.00 +VAT
Freehold sale or purchase…………………………………………….. from £1,200.00 +VAT
Licence to Assign (acting for the Landlord)……………………… from £1,200.00 +VAT
Renewal of lease……………………………………………………………. from £900.00 +VAT
Surrender of lease………………………………………………………….. from £750.00 +VAT
Advice on lease (no amendment involved)………………………… from £750.00 +VAT
Re-mortgage………………………………………………………………….. from £750.00 +VAT
Licence Agreement…………………………………………………………. from £750.00 +VAT
Authorised Guarantee…………………………………………………….. from £500.00 +VAT
Rent Deposit Deed…………………………………………………………. from £350.00 +VAT
Rent reviews (interim billing is applicable)………………………………… £250.00 +VAT per hour
3. Our Fees in respect of Immigration Matters
Our fees in respect of immigration matters will vary based on the amount of work involved.
For a more specific quote, kindly email us with details of your immigration matter and we will be happy to provide you with a quotation. Alternatively, kindly arrange an appointment with us so that we can discuss your case with you and inform you of our costs and what the process will involve. Such a consultative appointment will be charged at £100 plus VAT for the first half hour.
Our fees are often in the region outlined below:-
Immigration Advice (first half hour)…………………………………………… £100.00 +VAT
Visitor Visa …………………………………………………………………. from £1,000.00 +VAT (each)
Settlement – Set (O)…………………………………………………….. from £1,500.00 +VAT
Citizenship – Form AN……………………………………………………. from £750.00 +VAT
Tier 1:
– Entrepreneurs…………………………………………………………… from £5,000.00 +VAT
– Investors………………………………………………………………… from £15,000.00 +VAT
Tier 2:
– Skilled Workers…………………………………………………………. from £2,000.00 +VAT
Tier 4:
– New Point System for Students………………………………….. from £1,500.00 +VAT
– Spouse Visa……………………………………………………………… from £1,500.00 +VAT
– Appeal:
Option 1……………………………………………………………… from £1,500.00 +VAT
Option 2………………………………………………………………………… £250.00 +VAT per hour
Sponsor Licence Application…………………………………………. from £1,200.00 +VAT
Sponsor Letter ………………………………………………………………………. £250.00 +VAT (per letter)
Marriage Visa………………………………………………………………. from £1,500.00 +VAT
Dependent Visa Renewal……………………………………………… from £1,500.00 VAT
4. Wills, Probates & Trusts
Wills:
For one person…………………………………………………………………. £200.00 +VAT
For a married couple…………………………………………………………. £350.00 +VAT
Power of Attorney…………………………………………………………………… £280.00 +VAT
Lasting Power of Attorney……………………………………………………….. £800.00 +VAT
Probate:
(interim billing is applicable)
Option 1…………………………………………………………………………… £250.00 +VAT per hour
Option 2……………………………………………………………….. a percentage of the estate
5. Matrimonial
Divorce:
(interim billing is applicable)
Option 1…………………………………………………………………………… £250.00 +VAT per hour
Option 2………………………………………………………………………… an agreed fee
6. Other matters
Statutory Declaration (change of name):…………………………………… £350.00 +VAT
Legalisation of document………………………………………………………… £250.00 +VAT (each document)
(plus disbursements and postage)
Letter from our firm…………………………………………………………. from £250.00 +VAT (per letter)
Verify ID………………………………………………………………………….. from £75.00 +VAT (each person)
Obtaining Official Copy Entries from the Land Registry ……….. from £25.00 +VAT
(plus Land Registry fees)
Certify document……………………………………………………………………… £10.00 +VAT (each document)
Witness signature…………………………………………………………………….. £10.00 +VAT (each document)
Swear Affidavit:
Each document……………………………………………………………………. £5.00
Each exhibit…………………………………………………………………………. £2.00