Fees at a glance
Know the cost before you instruct us
- Debt recovery up to £5,000
- £1,105
- Total including VAT and court fee
- Freehold purchase
- £1,000
- Legal fee. Estimated total £1,569 with VAT and disbursements
- New premises licence
- £1,500
- Fixed fee including VAT, excluding disbursements
- Drink driving, guilty plea
- £1,500
- Fixed fee plus VAT, one Magistrates' Court hearing
Debt recovery for small businesses
Debt recovery pricing
For unpaid invoices that are not disputed and where no enforcement action is needed. If the other party disputes your claim, we will discuss the further work required and advise on revised costs.
- The VAT element of our fee cannot be reclaimed from your debtor.
- Interest and compensation may take the debt into a higher band.
- Matters usually take 2 – 28 weeks. Enforcement action, such as bailiffs, is not included.
| Debt value | Court fee | Our fee (incl. VAT) | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £5,000 | Up to £205 or £185* | £750 (£150 VAT) | £1,105 |
| £5,001 – £10,000 | £455 or £410* | £1,500 (£300 VAT) | £2,255 |
| £10,001 – £100,000 | 5% or 4.5%* of the claim | 25% of the claim (incl. VAT) | Court fee + our fee |
* The lower court fee applies where the claim is issued electronically through Money Claim Online.
Our fee includes
- Taking your instructions and reviewing documentation
- Undertaking appropriate searches
- Sending a letter before action
- Drafting and issuing the claim if the debt is not paid
- Applying for judgment in default where no defence is received
- Writing to request payment once judgment is entered
- Advice on next steps and likely costs if unpaid after 28 days
Residential conveyancing
Buying a home
Our fees cover all of the work to complete your purchase, including Land Registry registration and Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales).
Freehold purchase
- Legal fee
- £1,000
- Search fees (approx.)
- £160
- HM Land Registry fee
- £135
- Electronic money transfer fee
- £35
- VAT
- £239
Estimated total
£1,569
Typically takes 10 – 12 weeks.
Leasehold purchase
- Legal fee
- £1,200
- Acting for the mortgage lender
- £0
- Search fees (approx.)
- £160
- HM Land Registry fee
- £135
- Electronic money transfer fee
- £35
- VAT
- £278.93
Estimated total
£1,808.93
Plus anticipated lease disbursements, generally £320 – £700.
- Stamp Duty depends on the purchase price. Use the HMRC calculator, or the Welsh Revenue Authority's for Welsh properties.
- Sale fees reflect the value, location and complexity of your property, so we quote once we have the details.
- Leasehold disbursements such as notice of transfer, notice of charge, deed of covenant and certificate of compliance are set by the lease and management company.
Fixed fees & hourly rates
More ways we price
Licensing applications
New premises licence (simple application) for small businesses.
£1,500
fixed, incl. VAT
- Legal fees £1,200 plus £300 VAT
- Licensing authority fee £100 – £1,905 depending on premises band
- Advertising, enquiry agent and delivery costs to be confirmed
- Typically 4 – 12 weeks
Motoring offences
Drink driving, guilty plea, including a single Magistrates' Court hearing.
£1,500
fixed, plus VAT
- 4 hours' attendance and preparation included
- Witness statements, if needed: £500 – £1,000 plus VAT
- Experts, special reasons hearings and appeals are not included
Probate
Straightforward estates with a valid Will.
£1,250 – £1,500
estimate, plus VAT
- Around 5 – 6 hours' work at up to £250 per hour
- One property, up to 5 accounts, 1 – 5 beneficiaries
- Probate application fee £157.50 and other disbursements extra
Immigration
Charged by time spent, for nationality, EEA and Immigration Rules applications.
£250
per hour plus VAT (£300 incl.)
- Typically 6 – 40 hours, so £1,800 – £12,000 including VAT
- Depends on evidence, languages and dependants
- Interpreters £20 – £100 and visa fees are extra
The small print
- Our fees do not include disbursements, which are costs payable to third parties such as court, Land Registry and visa fees. We advise on likely disbursements at the start of your matter.
- Disbursements may include VAT at 20%. Amounts marked as estimates may change if your circumstances differ from those we assumed.
- If circumstances change or further information comes to light, we will tell you and provide a revised costs estimate.
- Every case is different. Contact us for a quote tailored to your matter.