Pricing
At Stonewood Lawyers our aim is to be as transparent as possible about the way we cost our services. Below we have outlined our fees for some of our areas of law but if you would like to speak to someone about the fees involved for an area of law which is not listed, please feel free to get in touch and one of our team would be happy to discuss this with you.
Residential Conveyancing
We have included some examples of our firm's pricing options for various transactions. Please do not hesitate to contact a member of the Residential Conveyancing Team for further details. We would be happy to discuss any specific requirements regarding the scope of work you require and, any potential complexities regarding the property and land involved.
Depending on the service we offer either a fixed fee rate or a price range.
All our prices stated exclude VAT which is an additional 20%
Sale
PURCHASE AND SALE
Price Range Legal Service Fee (Not Incl. VAT)
0.00 - 200,000 £750.00
200,001 - 350,000 £1000.00
350,000 - 500,000 £1200.00
500,001 - 850,000 £1500.00
850,000 - 1,000,000 £2000.00
ABOVE 1,000,000 ON APPLICATION
RE-MORTGAGE
0.00 - 500,000 £750.00
500,001 - 1,000,000 £1000.00
TRANSFER OF EQUITY £750.00
ACTING FOR LENDER £250.00
RIGHT TO BUY £750.00
SUPPLEMENT £150.00
LEASE EXTENSION (CONVEYANCING ONLY NO NOTICES) £1000.00
FREEHOLD PURCHASE/SALE/RE-MORTGAGE
ACTING FOR LENDER £180 + VAT
PRIOR TO WORKS COMMENCING £500 Monies required on Account
Purchase
Additional Fees
Fee Name Fee Type Fee Amount
Notice of Charge/Transfer/Assignment Fixed £50 (plus VAT per Notice)
Arranging Indemnity Insurance Fixed £30 (plus VAT per Policy)
Acting for the Mortgage Lender Fixed £180.00
Bankruptcy Search Fee Fixed £10.00
Stamp Duty Land Tax Fee Fixed £100.00
Stamp Duty Form Fixed £75.00
Search pack Fixed £250.00 - 350.00
Leasehold Fee Fixed £300.00
Shared Ownership Fixed £250.00
Online ID Check (per person) Fixed £24.00
Telegraphic Transfer Fee Fixed £40.00
Administration Fee Fixed £50.00
Transfer of Equity
Price From Price To Legal Service Fee (Not incl. VAT)
£0 £10,000,000 £1000
Additional Fees
Fee Name Fee Type Fee Amount
Stamp Duty Land Tax Admin Fee Fixed £100.00
Bankruptcy Search Fee (per person) Fixed £10.00
Land Registry Search Fee Fixed £10.00
Online ID Check (per person) Fixed £24.00
Bank Telegraphic Transfer Fee Fixed £30.00
Administration Fee Fixed £50.00
Re-Mortgage
Price From Price To Legal Service Fee (Not Incl. VAT)
£0 £350,000 £445.00
£350,001 £500,000 £545.00
£500,001 £750,000 £695.00
Additional Fees
Fee Name Type of Fee Fee Amount
Office Copy Entries (approximately) Fixed £20.00
Telegraph Transfer Administration Fixed £40.00
Bankruptcy Search Fee (per person) Fixed £10.00
Administration Fee Fixed £50.00
Online ID Check (per person) Fixed £24.00
Local Search Fee Fixed £159.00 (approx. Depends on local authority charges)
Telegraphic Transfer Admin Fee Fixed £30
Motoring Offences
Case type: A - Simple
Description:
A straight forward road traffic case such as a drink driving or speeding case where a Guilty Plea is to be entered and the matter will be concluded on the first return date.
Factors likely to make the cost at the higher end of the range:
Not Guilty Plea.
Volume of evidence.
Complex legal issues.
More than 1 court appearance.
Adjournment application required
Exceptional hardship argument or special reasons argument.
Case Type: B - Medium
Description:
A more complex road traffic case such as a drink driving or speeding case where there are a number of legal issues involved or a Not Guilty Plea is to be entered.
Factors likely to make the cost at the higher end of the range:
Volume of documentation.
More than 1 defense witness/ a necessity to take numerous witness statements.
Complex legal issues.
More than 1 court appearance.
Adjournment application required.
Case Type: C - Complex
Description:
A complex road traffic case such as dangerous driving, causing death by dangerous driving.
Factors likely to make the cost at the higher end of the range:
Volume of documentation.
Multiple witnesses.
Complex legal issues.
Medical or other expert evidence involved
More than 1 court appearance.
Adjournment application required.
Our Pricing
Those who do not qualify for legal aid will find our private client charges to be competitive, and we will keep you informed about all fees so there are no unpleasant surprises. Depending on the circumstances of the case, we may be able to offer fixed fees, so please contact one of our driving offence lawyers for an estimate.
The list below outlines the types of driving offences that Stonewood Lawyers' legal specialists can defend for you, as well as a cost estimate.
Please keep in mind that all of the charges indicated below are subject to VAT, and they do not include any additional costs such as barristers' or experts' fees.
Each case is unique, and once the facts of your case have been determined, we can provide an estimate of any additional charges that may be spent so that you are informed of the cost up front.
Exceptional Hardship / Totting up Penalty Points (Guilty Plea)
• Representation costs are between £500-£1000
Speeding Offences ( Guilty Plea)
• For written representation on a speeding offence, defence costs are between £200 and £400.
• Representation for a guilty plea in Court will cost between £300 and £600
Drink Driving / Drug Driving / Failing to Provide a Specimen
• Guilty Plea – £200 – £500
• Guilty Plea and Special Reasons – £500 – £1000
• Not Guilty Plea and trial – £1000-£2000
All of the above are subject to VAT.
What do these prices include?
Not Guilty Plea estimates based on first hearing and maximum one day trial.
Estimates do not include additional disbursements such as travel costs and expert report fees (as mentioned above).
Guilty Plea prices include:
• Initial meeting to ascertain the facts of your case and take instructions.
• Meeting at court prior to hearing
• Representation in Court hearing
• Any necessary advice & assistance post hearing
• Reviewing evidence necessary to your particular case
• Advice regarding the case, the Court process (if necessary) and what to expect.
Duration of your case:
Each case is unique, and we can provide you with an estimate during your initial appointment.
Our team will work with you at every step of the way, keeping you informed and updated with the status of the case.
The length of time it takes to resolve a case depends on whether a guilty plea is entered or if the case goes to trial with a full court hearing.
For guilty plea cases, this will depend the court date for the final hearing. For not guilty pleas the average time span is 3-6 months.
Any summary only traffic offences must be "issued" within six months of the date of the offence. The speed with which proceedings are issued or cases are listed is determined by the court that handles the case and how busy that court is.
There is a time limit for each stage of the proceedings that must be followed:
Within 14 days after the incident, the registered keeper of a vehicle must be issued with a Notice of Intent to Prosecute (NIP).
NIPs must be returned within 28 days of receiving them. Failure to do so results in a six-point penalty.
Within six months, court actions must be filed;
Notices issued under the Single Justice Procedure must be responded to within 21 days;
It is critical to get legal counsel as soon as possible. On individual circumstances, we can provide more information about time frames.
Licensing Application Pricing In Relation To Businesses
What we will do:
Determine the local government.
Determine the type of application you'll need with precision.
Obtain the necessary paperwork to submit the application.
Fill out the electronic or paper application to the municipal government.
Communicate and negotiate with local officials to have your goals represented in the licence.
Await the licence application's arrival.
|
Complexity |
Costs/Range of Costs |
VAT |
Sub Total |
|
Simple
e.g. Simple Transfer of Existing License, Simple Change of Designated Premises Supervisor, Simple Minor Variation of Premises License, Simple Personal License Application
Based on 1.75 – 2.5 hours at £200/hour |
£350 - £500 |
£70-£100 |
£420-£600 |
|
Medium
e.g. Complex Transfer of Existing License, Complex Change of Designated Premises Supervisor, Standard Minor Variation of Premises License, Simple Premises License Application, Complex Personal License Application
Based on 2.5 - 4 hours at £200/hour |
£500 - £800 |
£100 - £160 |
£600 - £960 |
|
High Complexity
e.g. Standard Unopposed Premises License Application
Based on 3.75 – 7.5 hours at £200/hour |
£750 - £1,500 |
£150 - £300 |
£900 - £1,800 |
Anticipated Disbursements
|
Item |
Amount |
VAT |
Subtotal |
|
Application fee (payable to licensing authority dependant on type of application and rateable value)
|
£10.50 - £635 |
None
|
£10.50 - £635 |
|
Advertising fee (to be confirmed by the local press and varies from application to application)* |
£250 - £600 |
£50-£120
|
£300-£720 |
|
Enquiry Agent fees to display public notices* (if required) |
£50-£200
|
£10-£40 |
£60-£240
|
|
Special delivery fee to serve the application* (if required) |
£2-£20 |
£0.40-£4 |
£2.40-£24 |
|
Additional print costs for plans* (if applicable) |
£5-£50 |
£1-£10
|
£6-£60 |
|
Grand Estimate Total* |
|
|
£378.90 - £1679 |
Duration
The process of obtaining the licence usually takes 4 to 16 weeks, although it might take much longer if the local government has concerns about certain aspects of the case. If you have any further questions in regards to the timescale please do not hesitate to contact us directly.
Probate Services
Probate Services
Our Probate fees can vary in accordance to individual circumstances as we offer a bespoke service for each unique matter.
Stonewood Lawyers offers both fixed fees and an hourly rate charge (being charged for each hour where work is undertaken).
Fixed Fee
Here at Stonewood lawyers we are able to guide and help you through the complex process by obtaining the Grant of Probate on your behalf. Our fixed fees do not include any distribution or identification of assets, being limited to obtaining Grant of Probate.
ITEM AMOUNT VAT TOTAL
Fixed Legal Fees to include obtaining of the grant only (IHT400) £1500 £300 £1800
Fixed Legal Fees to include the obtaining of the grant only (IHT205) £1000 £200 £1200
Hourly Rate
Our guideline of legal fees for an average estate is normally in the region of £2,400 to £4,800 with the addition of VAT and Disbursements.
However the fee amount may vary and are dependent upon the nature and size of the deceased’s estate.
Legal costs to administer an estate are further dependent on issues as:
Assets or Shares
Liabilities
Beneficiaries
If the estate includes property
Multiple bank accounts
We are able to manage the full process for you where in the estate:
The only trusts arising in the Will are life interest trusts or bare trusts for minors
There is no inheritance tax payable and the executors do not need to submit a full account to HMRC (i.e. an IHT205 is required)
There are no claims made against the estate
There are no more than 2 UK shareholdings
There are no intangible assets
There are no more than 4 beneficiaries
There are no disputes between beneficiaries on the division of assets. If disputes arise this will lead to an increase of costs and would normally be dealt with by our litigation team who would charge separately for such matters.
There is a valid Will
There is no more than one property
There are no more than 5 bank or building society accounts
Item Amount VAT Subtotal
Legal Fees for Estate administration (based on an average of 15 hours work) £36000 £720 £4320
Disbursements (Both Options)
Disbursements are fees paid to third parties that are relevant to your case, such as Land Registry or court expenses. To guarantee a simpler operation, we manage the payment of disbursements on your behalf. Please be aware that we may require the Executor to make disbursements in advance, such as the probate court charge. Normally, once funds are available, this expense would be reimbursed from the estate.
Anticipated Disbursements
Please keep in mind that these fees are collected from third parties and are subject to change.
Item Amount VAT Subtotal
Probate Fee £215 £0 £215
Office Copies for the Grant of Probate £2 £0 £2
Commissioners fees for Swearing Oath of probate (assuming a Will with two executors) £14 £0 £14
Land Registry Search fee (per property) £3 £0 £3
Bankruptcy Search fee (per beneficiary) £2 £0 £2
Post in the Local Newspaper £100 £20 £120
Post in the London Gazette £100 £20 £120
Estimated Total £436 £40 £476
Inheritance Tax
The size of the estate and any procedures put in place by the deceased to minimise the estate's tax burden are two factors that will effect any Inheritance Tax due on an estate.
We do not believe it is prudent to attempt to provide an estimate of any tax that may be due at this time. To calculate any Inheritance Tax that may be required, go to: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hmrc-tools-and-calculators#inheritance-tax-and-bereavement.
Exclusions
There may be circumstances that would generally increase the cost of the costs involved even though our fees are anticipated and include the items listed above. If there are likely to be any additional costs, we will notify you as soon as possible and provide a detailed estimate of such costs.
Additional services that will require the assistance of a third party at additional cost include:
Tax advice
Valuations for property, savings, investments or other assets
Time Scales
Probate might take anywhere from 6 to 12 months depending on the size of the estate. In most cases, the time it takes to obtain a Grant of Probate is between 3 and 6 months (where the estate is not taxable and a form IHT400 is not required). The series is designed to handle everything from simple estates to more difficult estates, albeit larger and more complicated estates may take longer to administer. If any delays are expected, we will make every effort to keep you informed.
Key Milestones
There are crucial milestones in every transaction, which may change depending on the circumstances, these are:
Applying for Grant of Probate
Obtaining Grant of Probate
Settling Liabilities
Collecting funds ready for distribution
Expiration of Trustee Act Notices
Distributing funds
Producing Estate accounts
Wills
Wills and Related Documents are all subject to VAT at 20%
We provide a free initial consultation for the following papers, with no commitment to proceed. If you decide to go through, you will be given a fixed fee as follows:
Wills
Single Will from £180
Mirror Wills (for Spouses or Partners) from £300
Single Will inc. Right To Reside or Life Interest Trust from £200
Mirror Wills inc. Right To Reside or Life Interest Trust from £350
These fees are for basic Wills; the cost may rise depending on the intricacy of the documents and the amount of time spent discussing and preparing the Wills.
Codicils
Codicil to your Will £100
Mirror codicils to your Wills (for Spouses or Partners) £150
Deed of Variation/Easement £450
Power of Attorney £350
Gifted Deposits £50
Change of Name Deed £150