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RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING
We set out below our standard charges for transactions where the price is £250,000.
It is assumed that the transaction proceeds relatively smoothly, that the Title is registered and there are no significant defects in Title and no planning permission or building regulation documents that need to be obtained.
1. Sale of Freehold at £250,000 – Our fees would be £795 plus VAT at 20% £159 = £954.
Additional fees to include paying off mortgage, identity checks and copies of Title documents average £195 plus VAT at 20% £44 = £234. Total £1,188.
2. Sale of Leasehold at £250,000 – Our fees would be £995 plus VAT at 20% = £1,194
Additional fees to include paying off mortgage, identity checks and copies of Title documents £120 plus VAT at 20% £24 =£144
Total £1,338.
3. Purchase of Freehold at £250,000 our fees would be £795 plus VAT at 20% £159 = £954. Additional fees to include Search fees, identity checks, transferring the money upon completion £443.33 plus VAT at 20% £86.67 = £532.
In addition the Land Registry fee for this amount would currently be £150 (if the property is unregistered then this would be higher).
Currently there would be no SDLT payable on this purchase price amount. Total £1,636.
4. Purchase of Leasehold at £250,000
Our fees would be £995 plus VAT at 20% = £1,194
Additional fees to include Search fees, identity checks, transferring the money upon completion £443.33 plus VAT at 20% £86.67 = £532.
In addition the Land Registry fee for this amount would currently be £150 (if the property is unregistered then this would be higher).
Currently there would be no SDLT payable on this purchase price amount.
Total £1,876
Please note for Leasehold properties – there are certain fees which may be chargeable under the terms of the Lease relating to the Property. These fees are dictated by the Landlord or their Agent and vary from property to property. As such, we will only be able to give you an accurate figure once we have sight of the leasehold management information. The below list is not exhaustive and other disbursements may apply depending on the terms of the Lease.
• Notice of Transfer & Charge fee – This fee, if chargeable, is set out in the lease. Often the fee is between £100 plus VAT at 20% = £120 to £200 plus VAT at 20% = £240
• License to Assign – £350 plus VAT at 20% £70 = £420
• Deed of Covenant fee – This fee is provided by the management company for the property and can be difficult to estimate. Often it is between £200 plus VAT at 20% = £240 up to £350 plus VAT at 205 70 = £420.
• Certificate of Compliance fee – To be confirmed upon receipt of the lease, as can range between £150 plus VAT at 20% £30 = £180 to £250 plus VAT at 20% £50 = £300.
5. Re-mortgage at £250,000
Our fees would be £495 plus VAT at 20% £99 = £594.
Additional fees to include Search fees (if required by the Lender), identity checks, obtaining copy title documents, redeeming any existing mortgage, transferring the money upon completion £503.33 plus VAT at 20% 100.67 = £604.00
In addition there would be a Land Registry fee which currently would be £45.
Total £1,243
Please note that the total costs do vary according to the price of the property and a full case specific estimate can be obtained by contacting us.
Our Team
Our conveyancing team is made up of Elizabeth Collins (Solicitor and Director), Ellen Brian (Solicitor), Sarah Cann (Paralegal) and Philip Salt (Paralegal). The team is supervised by our senior conveyancing Director, Timothy Halliday. The team has over 50 years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to residential conveyancing.
Conveyancing Quality Scheme
We are proud have achieved accreditation with The Law Society’s Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS). In order to achieve accreditation, practices must demonstrate compliance with the CQS protocol and prove that they have the skill and expertise to offer quality advice. This grade of excellence has helped to continually raise the standards across the sector since its inception in 2011.
Membership is awarded for 12 months and must be renewed each year. It allows our team to benefit from CQS training programmes, with the requirement to complete mandatory training within six months from the date on which the practice receives confirmation of re-accreditation. This enables us to maintain and implement the required procedure and keeps us up to date with the latest residential conveyancing methods and information.
If you require help from our team of experts, get in touch with our Conveyancing department on 01538 755761, or email clientcare@ericwhitehead.co.uk
UNCONTESTED PROBATE PRICING
Below sets out our Probate pricing information, including legal fees, disbursements and VAT. We have also detailed what our pricing includes, the assumptions about your case that these guideline fees are based on, timescales and key stages.
We have included this information for the following our Grant Only Service & Full Estate Administration.
Probate – Grant Only Service Pricing
You may wish to arrange the administration and distribution of your loved one’s estate yourself. In these circumstances we offer a “Grant Only” service where we will carry out all of the necessary legal steps to obtain a Grant of Probate which allows you to deal with the estate.
Our fees are charged on an hourly rate basis at £250 per hour plus VAT at 20% (£50 per hour). Typical costs are outlined below:
| Estate Type | Average fees | VAT (20%) | Total |
| Simple | £1,000 | £200 | £1,200 |
| Complex estates or those requiring IHT400 plus supporting schedules | £2,500 | £500 | £3,000 |
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. Disbursements which may be payable in addition are detailed below. Where the VAT status of the third party is known, we have stated this below. Where not stated, we will not know the VAT status until the third party has been instructed, in which case we will confirm this at the time. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Where the third parties are VAT registered, the VAT will also be charged to you.
What is not included?
How long does it take to obtain a Grant of Probate?
The timescales for issue of the Grant of Probate can vary depending on how quickly the probate registry process the application. Currently, this is 12 weeks from submission of the application (as at March 2025).
Key stages/milestones for Probate – Grant Only Service
Our Probate Only Service key stages are outlined below and are included in the fees stated above:
Full Estate Administration Pricing
Our Full Administration Service includes applying for the grant, collecting and distributing the assets and dealing with other relevant parties as necessary.
it is difficult, if not impossible to estimate how many hours will be necessary to complete the case. What we shall endeavour to do is to keep you advised on a periodic basis as to the costs being incurred and agree new budgets going forward.
However, we set out below a schedule of our fees which can be used as an indicator, once we have confirmation of the true extent of the estate we will confirm our working budget;
| Very simple UK estate | Valid Will, fewer than 5 beneficiaries , assets of less than £150,000.00 consisting of a residential property and less than 5 bank accounts
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£2,500- £4,000 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements |
| Simple UK estate | Over £150,000- £1million and no inheritance tax to pay, few beneficiaries, small number of UK assets including one residential property
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£4,000 – £8,000 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements |
| Complex | Inheritance tax liability, may contain business assets with estate worth over £325,000 wide variety of assets and one or more properties, number of legacies, may require claims for reliefs to be made and other reporting requirements.
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£8,000 – £30,000 plus VAT at 20% and disbursements |
Disbursements
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as court fees. Disbursements which may be payable in addition are detailed below. Where the VAT status of the third party is known, we have stated this below. Where not stated, we will not know the VAT status until the third party has been instructed, in which case we will confirm this at the time. We handle the payment of the disbursements on your behalf to ensure a smoother process. Where the third parties are VAT registered, the VAT will also be charged to you.
Probate application fee of £273.00 (no VAT payable)
Bankruptcy-only Land Charges Department searches (£2.00 plus VAT at 20% per beneficiary)
Section 27 Trustee Act notice in the London Gazette and Local Newspaper – Estimated £150-£250 (plus VAT at 20%) This helps protect against unexpected claims from unknown creditors.
If any additional copies of the grant are required, they will cost £1.50 (1 per asset usually). (no VAT payable)
If the estate consists of any share holdings (stocks and bonds) there could be additional costs that could range significantly depending on the registrars admin fees. We can give you a more accurate quote (including any VAT payable) once we have more information.
Valuation reports (for example surveyor or jeweller). Again, we can give you a more accurate quote once we have more information (including any VAT payable).
What is not included?
How long does the Full Estate Administration Probate service take?
On average, most estates are dealt with within 6-12 months. The timescales for issue of the Grant of Probate can vary depending on how quickly the probate registry process the application. Currently, this is 16 weeks (October 2023). Collecting assets then follows, which can take between 2-6 weeks. Once this has been done, we can distribute the assets, which normally takes a further 2-4 weeks.
However, the time scale very much depends on the nature of the estate, including whether there is a house to be sold and if there is a dispute relating to the estate. As a result, the administration can take longer than 12 months.
Key stages/milestones for Full Estate Administration
We will handle the full process for you including, but not limited to, the following key stages, all within the fees set out above:
Our Team
Our team involved in dealing with uncontested Probate work are made up of Elizabeth Collins (Solicitor and Director), Timothy Halliday (Solicitor and Director), Ellen Brian (Solicitor) and Sarah Cann (Paralegal). The team is supervised by our Head of Private Client (Solicitor and Director), Elizabeth Collins. The team has over 50 years of collective experience in delivering high quality work in all matters relating to uncontested probate matters.
The Law Society Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme (WIQS)
We are proud that we have been accredited with The Law Society Wills and Inheritance Quality Scheme. This is a best practice quality mark for Wills, inheritance and estate administration advice.
At The Eric Whitehead Partnership, specialist legal advisors in our Probate department help to guide our clients through some of the most challenging periods of their lives.
The best practice quality accreditation is a reminder of our continued hard work and dedication to our clients.
If you would like any further information, please do not hesitate to contact us by email at clientcare@ericwhitehead.co.uk or by telephone 01538 755761.
Please note that we are not able to advise you on the tax aspects of the transaction. You must take appropriate advice from an accountant or other appropriate advisor regarding how this matter affects your tax position.
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