Fees & Estimates
Clear upfront estimates and transparent guidelines. Every client receives a written, itemised quotation with exact figures before instructing us.
How Our Charges Work
Four types of cost can arise on a legal matter — clearly itemised in your quote.
What we charge for our legal guidance. Clear pricing confirmed in your written estimate.
Charged at 20% on legal fees where applicable under UK tax rules.
Third-party costs payable on your behalf (Land Registry, local search providers, court fees).
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or statutory government fees dependent on your transaction value.
Hourly Charging Rates
Applicable when work is not undertaken on a fixed fee basis.
| Person Carrying Out Work | Excl. VAT | Incl. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Senior Consultant / Legal Adviser (8+ yrs exp) | £230 – £270 | £276 – £324 |
| Legal Executive / Specialist Advisor | £165 – £230 | £198 – £276 |
| Trainee / Paralegal / Case Assistant | £100 – £165 | £120 – £198 |
Residential Property & Conveyancing
Typical fee guidelines for buying, selling, or remortgaging a home.
Selling a Property
£900 – £1,400 + VATInc. 20% VAT: £1,080 – £1,680 (inc. 20% VAT)
Disbursements: £60 – £150 (Title copies, ID checks, bank transfers)
Typical Timescale: 8 – 12 weeks
Key Service Inclusions:
- Taking your instructions & giving initial advice
- Verifying identity & ownership, preparing draft contract pack
- Responding to buyer's standard enquiries
- Arranging signature & exchanging contracts
- Completing the sale & redeeming existing mortgage
- Accounting to you for final sale proceeds
Buying a Property
£1,250 – £1,950 + VATInc. 20% VAT: £1,500 – £2,340 (inc. 20% VAT)
Disbursements: £350 – £900 (Local searches, Land Registry, ID & bank checks)
Government Fees: SDLT / Land Transaction Tax + Land Registry registration fees
Typical Timescale: 8 – 14 weeks
Key Service Inclusions:
- Taking instructions & initial legal review
- Reviewing contract pack, title deeds & search results
- Raising specific enquiry with seller's legal team
- Reporting to you on title, mortgage offer & searches
- Exchanging contracts & managing completion
- Submitting SDLT return & registering title at Land Registry
Summary of Core Practice Area Fees
Typical guideline figures across our principal areas of work.
| Service | Typical Legal Fee | Typical Timescale |
|---|---|---|
| Residential Conveyancing (Sale) | £900 – £1,400 + VAT | 8 – 12 weeks |
| Residential Conveyancing (Purchase) | £1,250 – £1,950 + VAT | 8 – 14 weeks |
| Residential Remortgage | £600 – £950 + VAT | 4 – 6 weeks |
| Commercial Lease Agreement / Review | £1,200 – £2,500 + VAT | 2 – 4 weeks |
| Commercial Property Purchase / Sale | £1,800 – £3,500 + VAT | 6 – 10 weeks |
| Independent Legal Advice (Director Guarantee / Occupier) | £350 – £650 + VAT | 24 – 48 hours |
| Family Law & Financial Separation (Initial Consultation) | £150 – £300 + VAT | 1 – 2 weeks |
| Civil & Commercial Litigation (Pre-Action Assessment) | Fixed or Hourly (£165 – £270/hr) | Varies |
Need a Precise Quotation for Your Matter?
Contact our team with details of your transaction or legal matter for a detailed, no-obligation written estimate within 24 hours.