Immigration
We can agree to charge fixed fees but can also agree to work on an hourly rate basis; we are able to provide average costs that you can incur during your matter. Below is an estimate of costs as a guide only, but we can give an accurate cost assessment once we have full details of your matter: -
Type of Application and Average fee:
1. Free consultation first 20 minutes then charge £50.00 which is adjustable in final fee
2. Premium same day service / average Fees is £300-£600
3. Visit Visa application / Average Fees is £300-£1500
4. Asylum matter / Average Fee is £500-£2000
5. Asylum appeal / Average Fee is £500-£2000
6. Tier 1 all application / Average Fee is £500-£2000
7. Tier 2 initial application further leave, or settlement / Average Fee is £500-£2000
8. Home Office interview attendance / Average fee is £250.00 to £500.00
9. Tier 4 All type of application / Average Fee is £300-£2000
11. All type of EEA application Average Fee is £300-£1500
12. Registration certificate of an EEA nation / average fee is £200-£1000
13. Spouse visa applications further leave, or settlement / Average Fee is £300-£1500
14. Applications outside the immigration rules / Average Fee is £300-£1500
15. Settlement application under the 10-year rule / Average Fee is £300-£1500
16. Leave to remain under the family or private life route / Average Fee is £300-£1500
18. Applications for retained rights of residence / Average Fee is £300-£1500
20. Applications for British citizenship / Average Fee is £300-£2000
21. Lodging grounds of appeal to the First Trier Tribunal Average Fee is £300-£2000
22. First Tier Tribunal appeal / Average fee is £300-£1500
23. Applications for permission to appeal to Upper Tribunal / Average Fee is £300-£2000
24. Judicial Review (Pre-action) against Home Office / Average fee is £500-£1000.00
25. Judicial Review against Home Office / average fee is £500-£1500
26. Appeal to The Court of appeal / average fee £00-£3000
All visa application fees will cover the following work: -
- Instructions
- Initial Advice
- Assessing the relevant required documents
- Preparing legal representation
- Preparing Applicant’s statement (if necessary)
- Preparing application bundle
- Preparation and Submission of Application
- All necessary correspondence with the Home Office
When you provide us all the requested documentation, we should be able to submit your application in 1-2 weeks. We cannot guarantee how long the Home Office will take to process your application. Normally the Home Office takes three to six months.
However, we do chase a response on your behalf.
VAT is chargeable on all our fees and disbursements @ 20% and disbursement i.e. counsel’s fee, IHS Surcharge, Home office fee, which vary depending on your application. Some clients are exempted from VAT i.e. visit visa application, spouse visa from outside UK, human rights application etc.
Our fees are calculated by reference to the law society guideline hourly rates, all rates are subject to VAT (where VAT Applies) where a company is VAT registered.
For hourly rate basis, our charges are set below:
Solicitors/legal executives with over 8 years post qualification experience Grade A £267.00
Solicitors/legal executives with over 4 years’ experience grade B £229.00
other qualified solicitors / legal executives grade C £165.00
Trainee/paralegal Grade D £121.00
Expenses:
Our clients are responsible for expenses to be incurred on their matter. These expenses are separate from our own costs and are payable in addition. Depending upon the nature of your matter we will explain to you what those expenses are. Please note that the fee will not cover any disbursements. The nature of disbursements differs from case to case for example Court Fee, application Fee to the Home Office and Immigration Health Surcharge, medical expert fee, interpreter fee, social worker fee or counsel fee. All the disbursements will be paid by you separately.
Debt Recovery
We can agree to charge fixed fees but can also agree to work on an hourly rate basis; we are able to provide average costs that you can incur during your matter. Below is an estimate of costs as a guide only, but we can give an accurate cost assessment once we have full details of your matter: -
We have split the costs on three main stages.
(1) Debt recovery before court proceeding:
- We will take initial instructions, study relevant documentation and advice.
- Write to the other party for debt payment within a specified period
- Letter of claim in accordance with the pre-action protocol
- Receipt of money
Our Estimated Fees for claims before court proceedings:
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Estimated Fees |
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Our average fees Debt up to £5000.00 - |
£ 1,000 .00 - £2000.00 |
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£2000.00 - £5000.00 |
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Our average fees Debt up to £ 25000.00 - |
£10,000.00 - £20,000.00 |
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Our average fees Debt up to £ 50,000.00 - |
£10,000.00 - £25,000.00 |
VAT is chargeable on our fees @ 20% and VAT also applies on some disbursement @20%.
The average fees are based on the matter if running smoothly with other party. If the other party does not respond to our letter before claim or agree to pay the debt, then we initiate court proceedings for recovery of the outstanding debt. If the matter goes to Court for the recovery of the debt, then our average fee will be different.
Our Estimated Fees for claims involving court proceedings:
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Value of Debt |
Estimated Fees |
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Our average fees Debt up to £5000.00 - |
£ 1,500 .00 - £4000.00 |
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Our average fees Debt up to £ 10000.00 - |
£2500.00 - £8000.00 |
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Our average fees Debt up to £ 25000.00 - |
£10,000.00 - £23,000.00 |
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Our average fees Debt up to £ 50,000.00 - |
An hourly rate will be applicable as the fees vary greatly due to complexity and costs for fees can be estimated in the region of £40,000.00. |
(2) We provide following services for court proceeding:
Issuing claim
- Where there is a lack of defence, court application for default judgement,
- Request payment from the other party once default judgement received
- Receipt of debt
- Further advice if payment is not received within time periods
- Representation at a court hearing
The table below shows court fees payable which are subject to revision
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Value of your claim |
Court issued claim |
Filed via SDT/MCOL* |
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Up to |
£300 |
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£35 |
£25 |
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Greater than |
£300 |
but no more than |
£500 |
£50 |
£35 |
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Greater than |
£500 |
but no more than |
£1,000 |
£70 |
£60 |
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Greater than |
£1,000 |
but no more than |
£1,500 |
£80 |
£70 |
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Greater than |
£1,500 |
but no more than |
£3,000 |
£115 |
£105 |
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Greater than |
£3,000 |
but no more than |
£5,000 |
£205 |
£185 |
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Greater than |
£5,000 |
but no more than |
£10,000 |
£455 |
£410 |
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Greater than |
£10,000 |
but no more than |
£200,000 |
5% of the value of the claim |
4.5% of the value of the claim |
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Greater than |
£200,000 |
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£10,000 |
N/a |
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*Maximum amount for Secure Data Transfer (SDT) or Money Claim OnLine (MCOL) £99,999.99 Secure Data Transfer is a secure system to enable customers issuing in bulk to upload and transfer data files directly from their systems to HM Courts & Tribunals Service systems. |
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VAT is chargeable on our fees @ 20% and VAT also applies on some disbursement @20%.
The average fees are based on the matter if running smoothly with the other party. But if we receive any defended debt claim or any other possible action then the fee will be different and will increase.
(3) Enforcement proceedings: -
Where we are successful in obtaining a court judgement or settlement in your favour but the other party defaults in making a payment, it may be necessary to instigate enforcement proceedings:
The following services may apply:
- Providing advice on the best course of action for enforcement
- Issuing a writ
- Liaising with Bailiffs/ Enforcement Officers
- Instructing Private Investigators
- Enforcement action
- Instructions to Counsel for example for representation at a court hearing
Time periods:
Usually matters are concluded without a court application in 1-2 months of initial instructions but where we issue court proceeding, they can be concluded in 3-6 months. This time period is based upon the cooperation by the other party. If enforcement action is needed, then the matter can be longer.
For hourly rate basis, our charges are set below:
Our fees are calculated by reference to the law society guideline hourly rates, all rates are subject to VAT where a company is VAT registered.
- Solicitors/legal executives with over 8 years post qualification experience Grade A £267.00
- Solicitors/legal executives with over 4 years’ experience grade B £229.00
- Other qualified solicitors / legal executives grade C £165.00
- Trainee/paralegal Grade D £121.00
Expenses:
Our clients are responsible for expenses to be incurred on their matter. These expenses are separate from our own costs and are payable in addition. Depending upon the nature of your matter we will explain to you what those expenses are.
They could be for example court fees, barrister’s fees, bailiff fees etc.
Commercial Lease matter
We can agree to charge fixed fees but can also agree to work on an hourly rate basis; we are able to provide average costs that you can incur during your matter. Below is an estimate of costs as a guide only, but we can give an accurate cost assessment once we have full details of your matter: -
Our average fee for commercial lease matters is: £500-£1500
Plus, DISBURSEMENT, VAT is chargeable on our fees @ 20% and VAT also applies on some disbursement @20%. Other costs in addition to our fees, some time if you are a buyer then you must pay the Landlord solicitors fee as well. It depends upon your agreed terms and conditions with the seller.
Time Period: From the date of your instruction we estimate it will take 6-8 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties’ cooperation to each other or the complexities that arise during the transaction.
We provide following services:
· Initial instructions and advice
· Review and advice on lease documents
· Carry out searches
· Obtain further planning documentation if required
· Make any necessary enquiries of seller's solicitor
· Give you advice on all documents and information received
· Send final contracts to you for signature
· Agree completion date (date from which you own the lease property)
· Exchange contracts
· Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
· Complete purchase
· Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
· Deal with application for registration at Land Registry
Stamp Duty Land Tax
This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC's website or if the property is located in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority's website.
Our hourly rates are set below:
Our fees are calculated by reference to the law society guideline hourly rates, all rates are subject to VAT where a company is VAT registered.
- Solicitors/legal executives with over 8 years post qualification experience Grade A £267.00
- Solicitors/legal executives with over 4 years’ experience grade B £229.00
- Other qualified solicitors / legal executives grade C £165.00
- Trainee/paralegal Grade D £121.00
Expenses:
Our clients are responsible for expenses to be incurred on their matter. These expenses are separate from our own costs and are payable in addition. Depending upon the nature of your matter we will explain to you what those expenses are.
CONVEYANCING
Residential Sale
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Property Price Band |
Fee |
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Up to £400,000.00 to £500,000.00 |
£950 |
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£500,000.00 to £750,000.00 |
£1500 |
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£750,000 to 999,999.00 |
£2000 |
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More than 1 Million |
To be negotiated |
* For Leasehold properties an additional £300.00
Please note that the above fees are estimates and do not include VAT or any
disbursements.
Residential Purchase
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Property Price Band |
Our Fee acting on behalf of client |
Our Fee acting on behalf of lender* if there is a mortgage |
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£400,000.00 to £500,000.00 |
£950 |
£300 |
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£500,000.00 to £750,000.00 |
£1500 |
£500 |
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£750,000 to 999,999.00 |
£2000 |
£700 |
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More than 1 Million |
To be negotiated |
To be negotiated |
* For Leasehold properties an additional £300.00
* SDLT Completion £200
* Please note that lender means High Street Lenders.
If Lender is Non-High Street and also if bridging loan is involved, then increased fee will apply.
Please note that the above fees are estimates and do not include VAT or any disbursement.
Sale:
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf, although you are responsible for providing the funds.
If your Property is leasehold, additional costs may arise and there are some additional disbursements as well.
*Fees vary from property to property and can on occasion be significantly more than the ranges given above. We can give you an accurate figure once we have sight of your specific documents. Please note any specified disbursements for fixed amounts may be subject to change.
Time Period:
From the date of accepting your offer normally it will take 5-8 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties cooperation to each other or the complexities that arise during the transaction.
We provide following services:
- Initial Instruction and advice
- Check finances are in place and the source of funds and contact
- Lender’s solicitors if needed
- Receive and advise on contract documents
- Carry out searches
- Obtain further planning documentation if required
- Make any necessary enquiries of seller's solicitor
- Give you advice on all documents and information received
- Go through conditions of the mortgage offer with you
- Send final contract to you for signature
- Agree completion date (date from which you own the property)
- Exchange contracts
- Arrange for all monies needed to be received from lender and you
- Complete purchase
- Deal with payment of Stamp Duty/Land Tax
Stamp Duty Land Tax: This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC's website or if the property is located in Wales by using the Welsh Revenue Authority's website.
For hourly rate basis, our charges are set below:
Our fees are calculated by reference to the law society guideline hourly rates, all rates are subject to VAT where a company is VAT registered.
- Solicitors/legal executives with over 8 years post qualification experience Grade A £267.00
- Solicitors/legal executives with over 4 years’ experience grade B £229.00
- Other qualified solicitors / legal executives grade C £165.00
- Trainee/paralegal Grade D £121.00
Expenses:
Our clients are responsible for expenses to be incurred on their matter. These expenses are separate from our own costs and are payable in addition. Depending upon the nature of your matter we will explain to you what those expenses are.
Please note that we have provided an estimate of our costs above. Our clients still have to pay disbursement separately in addition to our fees.
Important Notice:
Please call our office no: 01753463786 / 07581407774 and make an appointment with the relevant person for a quote of our fees.