We at Apex Solicitors ensure that all our charges and fees are clear and transparent from the beginning of and throughout the lifespan of a matter. Our fees will of course vary depending on the experience and seniority of the solicitors handling the matter and the complexity of the matter.
Our fees and pricing are set out below underneath the area/s of law involved – and unless stated, all fees relate to one application/matter for one individual only. Our fees and different from and additional to any disbursements (payments) made to third parties. Some third parties may charge value added tax (“vat”) at on their costs/fees.
Immigration –
- Immigration Appeals to First Tier Tribunal up to one hearing only – (for lodging grounds, preparing the case, preparing appeal bundle…excluding Advocacy) – £1500 to £4000.
- Immigration Appeals Upper Tribunal up to one hearing only (for lodging grounds of appeal, preparing the case … excluding Advocacy) – £1500 to £4000.
- Application for Indefinite Leave to Remain in the UK – £1500 to £2000
- Applications under Private Life route (20 years long residence, 7 years continuous residence by a child, including discretionary leave etc) – £1,500 to £2000
- Judicial Review – £2000 to £4,000 excluding Advocacy and disbursements
- Application for Naturalisation – £700 to £1,200
- Application for leave to enter or remain in the UK as family members of a person present and settled in the UK – £1,500 to £2,000.
- EEA Applications (residence card as a family member of EEA national, retaining rights of residence as a family member after divorce or death, derivative residence card as a primary career, residence card as extended family members, EU Settlement scheme applications) – £700 to £1,200
- Extension of leave to remain in the UK (on all categories) – £1,500 to £2,000
- Application for UK work visas (Skilled Worker route) – £2,500 to £3,500
- Investors Visa – Hourly rate and levels of investments will determine our fees including the client status
- Others category: Hourly rate will apply.
- In respect of advocacy fees, this will be a disbursement in your case and will be agreed with the barrister and paid in advance before we instruct one on your behalf.
What our service involves:
As we recognise that some clients may find it difficult to pay our fees at one go and to make things easy for our client, subject to mutual agreement with our clients, we may offer instalment payment plans. Our agreed fee covers all work relating to your matter including;
- Taking initial instructions
- Providing advice on which documents and information would be needed for your type of application
- Checking the support documents for the application/appeal
- Preparing the necessary application/appeal forms on your behalf
- Preparing representations in support of your application
- Sending the application form, representations and support evidence to the Home Office
- Representing the client at the tribunal hearings/appeals
- All communication between the Home Office and other agencies concerning your application/appeal until we receive a written decision in your matter.
Please be advised that we will not issue any refund if you withdraw your instructions. Furthermore, please note that the prices quoted does not include monies due to third parties like the Immigration Health Surcharge, Home Office fee, Barrister’s fees… Clients will be responsible for paying the Home Office fees/appeal/court fees (Home Office fees vary depending on the type of the application and may be changes by them at anytime).
Time Estimate
It is difficult to estimate how long it will take before the Home Office can reach a decision in your matter. This will depend on a case by case and caseworker dealing with the application. However, we can only give a rough estimate that most straightforward cases can takes between 3 to 6 months for the Home Office to provide a decision, and complicated cases may take between 6 to 24 months for the Home Office to reach a decision.
Conveyancing (including landlord/tenant) and property matters:
As we are not members of lenders’ various panels, we carry our specific selected purchase transactions. In all conveyancing matters, we will comply strictly with money laundering rules and guidelines as set by the government and our regulating bodies.
We have set a guide of our fees for work required to complete the purchase of your new home, including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty) if the property is in England, or Land Transaction Tax (Land Tax) if the property you wish to buy is in Wales. It must be stated that our fees may change but we will reflect at the onset and agree with the clients before we proceed.
Residential Property Purchase:
Fees for freehold property between £250,000 and £500,000 – £1,500 – £2,000 plus VAT
Fees for leasehold property between £250,000 and £500,000 – £2,000 – £3,500 plus VAT
Over £500,000 – 1% plus VAT of the property price
Residential Leasehold Sale:
Fees for freehold property between £250,000 and £500,000 – £1,000 – £2,000 plus VAT
Fees for leasehold property between £250,000 and £500,000 – £1,200 – £2500 plus VAT
Over £500,000 – 1% plus VAT of the property price
Commercial leasehold (landlord/tenant) transaction –
Straightforward grant of lease, licence agreement, purchase of freehold, lease assignment – if the matter goes smoothly to completion – £1,200 + vat
Additional Charges:
Bank Transfer Fee £30 plus VAT
SDLT (stamp duty) Admin fee £60 plus VAT
DISBURSEMENTS:
There are disbursements that are chargeable in Land transactions with difference prices. Disbursements (monies due to and going to third parties) are not included in our professional fees as cited above and will be paid by the client)
Title documents and Land Registry fees are charged at the rate set by the Land Registry.
The following is a list of the typical searches we conduct on your behalf. The search fees are set by the local authority and/or search provider. We will advise you of these fees.
- Local Authority Search:
- Plan Search: –
- Chancel Insurance:
- Environmental Search
- Drainage Search:
- Registration
- Others
- Stamp Duty Land Tax*
*This will depend 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 here.
What our service involves:
As we recognise that some clients may find it difficult to pay our fees at one go and to make things easy for our client, subject to mutual agreement with our clients, we may offer instalment payment plans. Our agreed fee covers all work relating to your matter including;
- Taking initial instructions
- Assisting with making sure that you complete all the appropriate searches in your matter
- Making sure that all documentation supplied are scrutinised and appropriate enquiries made
- Registration of interests at the Land Registry (if appropriate)
- Assisting with stamp duty returns (if appropriate)
- Manage the transfer documents to ensure the property is rightfully and legally transferred to and from your name
- Making sure that the document in the transaction comply with legal regulations
- Assisting with and/or conducting searches, making enquiries, conduct fraud checks,
Family & Wills/probate matters
We provide legal representation and assistance in the areas of family law which covers a wide range of family matter issues including Divorce, Children, Contact Orders, Financial Arrangements, Litigation and other related family matters.
Our fees range from £150 to £250 per hour + vat for contentious matters and in some cases, we offer fixed rates in less cumbersome divorce or family and Wills drafting and in non-contentious matters ranging between £500 to £1500. Our detailed client letters will confirm the specific fees including the disbursements and other expenses. In some instances, fees may also be agreed and fixed bespoke with the client needs in family matters.
If you require more information on our fees, please do get in touch us.
Our miscellaneous rates –
Affidavits/statutory declarations – depending on complexity – starting from £100 plus VAT
Simple Change of name Deed – £70 plus VAT
Look over and advise on employment settlement agreement/redundancy – from £400 + VAT
Our hourly rates are as follows –
Senior solicitors – £250 + vat an hour
Junior solicitor – £150 + vat per hour