Will Fees
Our fees for drafting wills are as follows:
Single Will = £220.00 + VAT
Mirror Will (for a couple) = £300.00 + VAT
Abortive Fee = £150 + VAT *
* The abortive fee is only chargeable once work has commenced on drawing up your Will
You will still receive your 30 minute free consultation
If you require a more complicated Will, (e.g. Trusts) or if Inheritance Tax advice is required, the solicitor will discuss with you
together with any additional costs before any work is undertaken. This work is quoted on a case by case basis
Lasting Power of Attorney Fees
There are two types of Power of Attorney available, Property & Financial and Health & Care
You can have either on its own, or both, depending on your requirements
One type of LPA (1 document) = £250 + VAT
One person, both types of LPA (2 documents) = £400 + VAT
Two people, one type of LPA (2 documents) = £400 + VAT
Two people and both types of LPA (4 documents) = £750 + VAT
Abortive Fee = £150 + VAT *
There is also a disbursement £92.00 per document registered with the Office of the Public Guardian (OPG) to enable them to be acted upon by the named Attorneys
Please NOTE: The registration of the documents with the Office of the Public Guardian can take up to 3 months to complete
We are able to offer the option for home/hospital visits at a cost of £50 + VAT
*The abortive fee is only chargeable once work has commenced, you will still receive your 30 minute free consultation
Matrimonial Fees
Once you instruct our solicitor to act on your behalf, the fee’s will be £275 + VAT per hour for all work completed on your matter.
Any letters, filing of documents or telephone calls will be charged at an additional cost, however, you will be made aware of these costs prior to work being completed on your behalf.
Probate Fees
Please contact our Probate Team for further details and costs for our Probate Services
Settlement Agreement Fees
We will advise you on your settlement agreement and the fee is payable by your employer.
The fee will be based on the quote given to you by your employer.
All of the above legal services are provided by Hans Davies, a Solicitor, who qualified in 2002, and his various support staff.
These matters all vary in expected timeframes dependant on the specific circumstances.
Updates on expected timeframes and key stages will be given throughout your transaction, as will advise on any unexpected delays or costs.
Conveyancing Fees
Our fees for conveyancing transactions are as follows:
Sales
Sale price under £500k = £1,500.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Sale price £500k to £1m = £2,000.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Sale price £1m to £1.5m = £2,250.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Sale price £1.5m – £2m = £2,500.00 + VAT + Disbursements
(Please contact us for an estimate tailored to your exact circumstances)
Purchases
Purchase price under £500k = £1,500.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Purchase price £500k to £1m = £2,000.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Purchase price £1m to £1.5m = £2,250.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Purchase price £1.5m to £2m = £2,500.00 + VAT + Disbursements
(Please contact us for an estimate tailored to your exact circumstances)
Transfer of Equity and/or Re-mortgages
Transfer of Equity, OR Re-mortgage = £750.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Transfer of Equity AND Re-mortgage = £1,250.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Likely Disbursements
Identity Check Fees = £6.25 + VAT (per name)
HM Land Registry Official Copy Document = £6.00 + VAT
Additional Official HM Land Registry Documents = £6.00 + VAT (per document)
CHAPS/Telegraphic Transfer Fee = £40.00 + VAT (per bank transfer)
Usual Search Pack = currently £241.60 + VAT
Bankruptcy Search Fee = £6.00 + VAT (per name)
HM Land Registry Search Fee = £7.00 + VAT (per search/title number)
HM Land Registry Registration Fee = Dependent on price/value
Stamp Duty Land Tax = Dependent on price/value/circumstances
Work involving any existing or new mortgage and/or a Stamp Duty Land Tax Return are included in our sale/purchase/transfer fees
Abortive Fees
Up until reports sent = £750.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Once reports sent = £1,000.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Updating a Property Title at HM Land Registry
£250.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Voluntary First Registration or Assent of Property Title
£500.00 + VAT + Disbursements
ID1 Forms
£150.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Additional Fees
CHAPS/Telegraphic Transfer Fee = £40.00 + VAT (per bank transfer)
Help To Buy = £75.00 + VAT
Gifted Deposit = £150.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Statutory Declaration/Declaration of Trust = £250.00 + VAT
Unregistered Property = £250.00 + VAT
Freehold Management Company = £250.00 + VAT + Disbursements
Auction Properties, Expedited Matters, Deed of Variation and/or Lease Extensions = £500 + VAT + Disbursements
Leasehold Property = £750.00 + VAT + Disbursements
New Build/Shared Ownership = £750.00 + VAT + Disbursements
All conveyancing services are provided by Kelly Claret, a Licensed Conveyancer and Managing Partner of the firm, and her support staff.
These matters all vary in expected timeframes dependant on the specific circumstances and any ‘chain’ involved, however, most straight forward sale and purchase transactions should take around 8-12 weeks with leasehold transactions taking approximately 4-8 weeks longer.
Updates on expected timeframes, and at key stages, will be given throughout your transaction, as will advise on any unusual circumstances, possible delays, or additional costs.
Please contact us for an estimate tailored to your exact circumstances