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- 1 October 2026
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Solicitors in England and Wales must publish prices and service details for certain types of work. This page follows that format for every service we offer, not just the ones the rules cover.
About these figures. Pennock Hale is a fictional firm. The prices are realistic examples for a Surrey high-street practice, to show how a real price and service information page works. They are general information, not a quote or legal advice. Third-party fees (court, Land Registry, search providers) change from time to time, so a real firm would confirm them in writing.
Buying a residential property
Example pricingFixed legal fee based on the purchase price, freehold or leasehold, with or without a mortgage. Supplements apply for the extra work listed.
| Purchase price | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | £1,150 | £1,380 |
| £250,001 to £500,000 | £1,350 | £1,620 |
| £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,550 | £1,860 |
| £750,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,850 | £2,220 |
| £1,000,001 to £1,500,000 | £2,250 | £2,700 |
| Over £1,500,0000.15% of the price, minimum £2,600 | from £2,600 | from £3,120 |
| Leasehold property | £350 |
| New build | £250 |
| Shared ownership | £300 |
| Acting for your mortgage lender | £150 |
| Stamp Duty Land Tax return | £95 |
| Electronic ID check, per person | £12 |
| Bank transfer (CHAPS) | £42 |
| Help with a gifted deposit | £95 |
| Search packLocal authority, water and drainage, environmental | about £345 |
| HM Land Registry feeOn a scale by price, e.g. £150 for £200,001 to £500,000 | £20 to £500 |
| Priority and bankruptcy searches | about £3 + £2 per buyer |
| Leasehold notice feesSet by the lease | typically £100 to £250 |
| Stamp Duty Land TaxDepends on price and circumstances: see our SDLT guide | varies |
What's included
- Reviewing the contract, title and searches, and reporting to you
- Raising and chasing enquiries
- Mortgage work and certificate of title
- Exchange, completion and registration
- Filing the SDLT return
Not included
- Defects or disputes found during the transaction (we'll quote first)
- Indemnity insurance premiums, if needed
- Lease extensions or unregistered land (quoted separately)
Key stages
- Take instructions, check ID and source of funds
- Receive and review the contract pack, order searches
- Raise enquiries and review the replies
- Check the mortgage offer, report to you, sign the documents
- Receive the deposit and exchange contracts
- Complete, pay SDLT, register at HM Land Registry
Typical timescale
8 to 12 weeks for a freehold purchase with a mortgage. Leasehold and new build often take 12 to 16 weeks. Chains, lenders and searches can all add time.
Who does the work
Desmond Ashworth, Partner (admitted 1996), and Helen Marsh, Chartered Legal Executive with 18 years in conveyancing. Desmond supervises all residential work.
Selling a residential property
Example pricingFixed legal fee based on the sale price. Buying and selling at the same time? Each fee applies, and you only pay one ID and one bank transfer fee.
| Sale price | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | £950 | £1,140 |
| £250,001 to £500,000 | £1,100 | £1,320 |
| £500,001 to £750,000 | £1,250 | £1,500 |
| £750,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,450 | £1,740 |
| £1,000,001 to £1,500,000 | £1,750 | £2,100 |
| Over £1,500,0000.12% of the price, minimum £2,100 | from £2,100 | from £2,520 |
| Leasehold supplement | £250 + VAT |
| Repaying your mortgage | £95 + VAT |
| Official copies of the title | about £14 |
| Management packCharged by the managing agent | often £300 to £600 |
Key stages and timescale
- Instructions, ID and property information forms
- Prepare and send the contract pack
- Answer the buyer's enquiries
- Exchange contracts
- Complete, repay the mortgage, send you the proceeds
Usually in step with the buyer's timetable, typically 8 to 12 weeks. Same team as for purchases.
Remortgage
Example pricing£650 + VAT (£780) fixed fee for any loan amount, plus ID checks (£12 per person + VAT) and a bank transfer fee (£42 + VAT). Disbursements: Land Registry fee on a scale by loan (about £20 to £100), searches (about £7), and a search indemnity policy if the lender accepts one (about £25). Typical timescale: 4 to 6 weeks from the mortgage offer. Transfer of equity at the same time: add £350 + VAT.
Probate: uncontested estates, all assets in the UK
Example pricingTwo options: a fixed fee to obtain the grant only, or full administration of the estate on an estimate based on time spent, with regular reports.
| Grant onlyWe gather the information, prepare the forms and apply for the grant. You collect in and distribute the estate | £1,650 |
| Full administration: straightforward estateOne property, a few bank accounts, no inheritance tax, up to 4 beneficiaries | £3,950 to £5,500 |
| Full administration: more involved estateSeveral properties or investments, inheritance tax payable, or more beneficiaries | £5,500 to £8,500 |
| Full inheritance tax account (IHT400), grant onlyNeeded when tax is payable or reliefs are claimed | £750 |
| Hourly rates, if the estate is complexSee the hourly rates below | £150 to £340 / hr |
| Probate application feeCourt fee for estates over £5,000 | £300 |
| Extra sealed copies of the grant | £1.50 each |
| Notices in the Gazette and a local paper (s.27 Trustee Act) | about £250 |
| Bankruptcy searches, per beneficiary | £2 |
| Will search and asset search, if needed | about £50 to £150 |
Key stages
- Find the will and executors, and identify beneficiaries
- Value all assets and debts
- Work out and pay any inheritance tax
- Prepare the statement of truth and apply for the grant
- Collect in assets, pay debts
- Prepare estate accounts and distribute
Not included: disputes, selling property (estate agent's fees), overseas assets, trusts arising from the will, and income tax returns.
Typical timescale
Grant only: usually a few months, depending on the probate registry's current processing times. Full administration: typically 6 to 12 months.
Who does the work
Ruth Pennock, Senior Partner (admitted 1991, full member of STEP), with Samuel Owusu, Trainee Solicitor, under her supervision.
Employment tribunal: claims for unfair or wrongful dismissal
Example pricingWe act for employees bringing claims. Costs depend on complexity and how far the claim goes. Many claims settle early. We'll give you an estimate at each stage.
| Complexity | Range |
|---|---|
| SimpleHandling the claim, early conciliation, a straightforward 1-day hearing | £3,500 to £6,500 |
| MediumMore documents and witnesses, a preliminary hearing, a 2 to 3 day hearing | £7,000 to £12,000 |
| HighComplex facts, several witnesses, a 4+ day hearing, or a linked discrimination claim | £12,500 to £25,000 |
| Settlement agreement reviewOften covered by your employer's contribution | £500 |
| Fixed-fee first advice meeting | £195 |
Disbursements and factors
Barrister's fees for a hearing, typically £1,500 to £3,000 per day plus VAT, quoted in advance. Factors that can increase costs include defending a costs application, applications to amend, and the number of witnesses. There are no tribunal fees for bringing a claim.
Key stages
- Initial advice and deadline check
- ACAS early conciliation
- Prepare the claim (ET1) and review the employer's response
- Exchange documents, prepare a bundle
- Witness statements
- Preparation for, and attendance at, the final hearing
Timescale: settlement can come in weeks. A claim that goes to a final hearing often takes 12 months or more. Who: Tom Calloway, Associate (admitted 2016), supervised by Desmond Ashworth, Partner.
Wills and lasting powers of attorney
Example pricing| Service | + VAT | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Single will | £450 | £540 |
| Mirror wills for a couple | £650 | £780 |
| Will with a property or life interest trust | £850 | £1,020 |
| Mirror wills with a property trust | £1,450 | £1,740 |
| Codicil (small change to an existing will) | £180 | £216 |
| One LPA | £495 | £594 |
| One LPA each for a couple | £990 | £1,188 |
| Both LPAs for one person | £850 | £1,020 |
| Both LPAs for a couple | £1,500 | £1,800 |
| Office of the Public Guardian registration fee, per LPAPaid to the OPG. Reductions or exemptions may apply on a low income | £92 |
| Storage of your original will | Free |
Timescale: wills are usually signed within 2 to 4 weeks. LPAs take a further several weeks to register. Who: Ruth Pennock and Samuel Owusu. Home visits within 10 miles are included.
Family and separation
Example pricing| Undefended divorce, start to finishApplication, conditional order and final order | £950 |
| Financial consent orderDrafting an agreed settlement for approval by the court | £750 |
| Pre-nuptial or cohabitation agreement | from £1,800 |
| Contested finances or children mattersHourly, with written estimates at each stage | hourly |
| Divorce application | £612 |
| Consent order application | £60 |
Help with court fees may be available if you're on a low income.
Who: Anjali Mehta, Partner (admitted 2006), Resolution member and trained mediator.
Landlord and tenant
Example pricing| Compliance and notice review | £295 |
| Preparing and serving a section 8 notice | £250 |
| Undefended possession claim, to the order | from £1,250 |
| Tenancy agreement review | £250 |
| Tenant deposit claim: first advice | £195 |
Disbursements: court issue fee for a possession claim and, if needed, bailiff fees. We confirm the current amounts at the time. Timescale: depends on the ground and notice period. Several months is typical. Who: Joseph Rahimi, Solicitor (admitted 2019), supervised by Desmond Ashworth.
Hourly rates when a fixed fee won't fit.
Used for contested or unusual work. We always estimate first and tell you before an estimate is exceeded.
| Role | Per hour |
|---|---|
| Partner | £340 |
| Associate solicitor | £260 |
| Solicitor | £230 |
| Chartered Legal Executive | £230 |
| Trainee solicitor | £150 |
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