Fees & Cost Guide VAT = 20%
At BA Williams Solicitors we aim to be as transparent as we can about our fees so you know exactly where you stand. Each client’s case / matter is different, so we aim to have a brief consultation to discuss your case /matter and thereon provide you with a clear idea of our fees, as well as any factors that could potentially increase or decrease the final cost so that there are no hidden surprises along the way
CONVEYANCING FEES
Fees estimates on a Purchase
Our charges:
From £1,800 including VAT for purchases up to a price of £500,000
Then £2,160 including VAT of the price for purchases between £500,000 – £1 million *
Then £2,640 including VAT of the price for purchases between £1 m- £1.5 million *
Then *0.25% plus VAT of the price for purchases above £1.5 million
- Bank Fee £85 including VAT (per transfer)
- Stamp Duty (A variable amount depending on your circumstances)
You can use the HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) SDLT calculator to calculate your fees.
If the property you are purchasing is a leasehold, we will also need to obtain a sale pack from the landlord and/or managing agents who look after the building. The price of these varies from landlord to landlord and, if the landlord’s consent is required for the sale to proceed, there will also be legal charges payable to the landlord’s solicitors.
Fees estimates on a Sale
Our charges:
From £1,800 including VAT for sales up to a price of £500,000.
Then £2,160 including VAT of the price for sales between £500,000 – £1 million*
Then *0.25% plus VAT of the price for sales above £1.5 million
DISBURSEMENTS:
If the property you are buying is leasehold, there will be additional charges to take into account
Fees estimates on a Re-mortgage
The process of mortgaging a property is similar to a purchase in terms of the legal work that has to be carried out for the lender.
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Legal Fees From £1,800 including VAT
(A variable amount depending on the the price you are paying)
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Bank fee £85 including VAT (per transfer)
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Copy deeds £6-18
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Local Search Fees
Depending on the requirements of the lender
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Land Registry fee
(A variable amount depending on the value of the mortgage)
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Environmental Search £95
Again, if the property is leasehold, we will also have to obtain a sale pack from the landlord and/or managing agents who look after the building.
IMMIGRATION FEES
BRITISH CITIZENSHIP
The agreed fee will cover all our work until decision by the Home Office on the application. However, it is pertinent to note that the agreed fee will not cover any disbursements to be incurred by the firm on your behalf e.g. translation of documents, Home Office fee etc.
EU LAW APPLICATION
Applications on behalf of European Economic Area (EEA) nationals and their family members under the applicable EEA Regulations or Immigration Rules, including applications for permanent residence, residence cards, and registration certificates
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EEA Family Permit As Family Member of An EEA National £1,200
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Residence Card As Family Member Of An EEA National £1,500
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Retaining Right Of Residence As Family Member Of An EEA National After Divorce Or Death Of The EEA National £1,800
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Derivative Residence Card As A Primary Carer £1,800
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Residence Card As Extended Family Member Of An EEA £1,500
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Permanent Residence (PR) As An EEA National £1,800
The fee charged above is for our professional immigration services in relation to your EEA application. The agreed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter. The agreed fee will cover all our work until decision by the Home Office on the application. However, it is pertinent to note that the agreed fee will not cover any disbursements to be incurred by the company on your behalf e.g. translation of documents, Home Office fee etc.
STUDENT VISAS
The fee charged above is for our professional immigration services in relation to your student visa application. The agreed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter. The agreed fee will cover all our work until a decision by the Home Office/Embassy on the application. However, it is pertinent to note that the agreed fee will not cover any disbursements to be incurred by the company on your behalf e.g. translation of documents, Home Office fee etc.
VISIT & FAMILY VISA:
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Business Visitor Visa UK £1,500
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Family Visitor Visa UK £2,000
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Child Visitor £1,650
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Entertainer Visitor Visa UK £2,000
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General Visitor Visa UK £2,000
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Sports Visitors Visa UK £1,500
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Sports Visitors Visa UK £1,500
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Student Visitor Visa UK £2,000
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UK Visa For PLAB Test £2,000
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Visitor For Marriage/Civil Partnership £2,000
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Visitor For Private Medical £2,000
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Visitor In Transit Visa UK £1,500
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Visitors Undertaking Permitted Paid Engagements £2,000
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Dependent relative entry clearance £3,800
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Family Reunion application £3,500
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Ancestry visa application £3,500
FAMILY OF BRITISH CITIZENS & SETTLED PERSONS
The fee charged above is for our professional immigration services in relation to your application. The agreed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter.
The agreed fee will cover all our work until a decision by the Home Office/Embassy on the application. However, it is pertinent to note that the agreed fee will not cover any disbursements to be incurred by the company on your behalf e.g. translation of documents, Home Office fee etc.
UK WORK VISAS
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Tier 1 entrepreneur visa entry clearance application From £4,000
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Tier 1 Investor entry clearance application From £4,000
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Tier 2 Entry clearance application From £3,500
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Tier 1 Entrepreneur in country application From £4,000
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Tier 1 Investor entry in country application From £5,000
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Tier 2 In country application From £3,500
The fee charged above is for our professional immigration services in relation to your application. The agreed fee will depend on the complexity of the matter and the casework involved in the matter. The agreed fee will cover all our work until a decision by the Home Office/Embassy on the application. However, it is pertinent to note that the agreed fee will not cover any disbursements to be incurred by the company on your behalf e.g. translation of documents, Home Office fee etc.
CIVIL - HOUSING - LITIGATION - BUSINESS - FAMILY ETC.
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Drafting & Lodging Claim forms and pleadings (Family) £300 per hour including VAT
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Drafting & Lodging claim forms and pleadings (Commercial & general litigation) £216 per hour including VAT
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Appearance fee at County Court (CMC) £450 including VAT
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Magistrates Court (cost per attendance) £360 including VAT
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Crown Court / PHR Trial (cost per attendance) £360 including VAT
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Advocacy/Administrative Court £360 including VAT per hour + disbursements
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Court of Appeal Form £600 including VAT per hour + disbursements
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Counsel At Quoted Cost
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We offer conditional fee agreement (CFA) From 30% of settlement sum
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Preparing and Lodging ET1 From £1,500 including VAT
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Change of Name Deeds & Statutory Declaration (including 1 original and 2 certified copies) From £240 including VAT
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Standard Letter (A4 under) From £180 including VAT
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Paid consultation From £168 including VAT