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At Margraves Ltd we believe in clear, straightforward pricing. We provide estimated fees upfront, so you know what to expect before work begins. Whether you’re buying a home, handling estate matters or navigating employment issues, we’ll give you a fixed, no‑obligation quote and ensure you understand what’s included.
We charge highly competitive fees for our legal services. Below is an outline of our estimated fees, so speak to us today for a fixed, no-obligation quote.
Our fees cover all work* required to complete your purchase, including Land Registry registration and Stamp Duty/Land Transaction Tax submission.
Legal fee*: £650 – £2,500 plus VAT (depending on property value and complexity)
HM Land Registry fee: £7 per Title; or £20–£910 depending on registration type and property value
Electronic money transfer fee: £40 plus VAT
Stamp Duty/Land Transaction Tax: included in our fee
Average: 6–12 weeks
These are costs payable to third parties, such as Land Registry fees, which we handle on your behalf.
Average: 6–8 weeks
Leasehold or complex transactions: 3–6 months
Initial advice & instruction
Checking finances and liaising with lenders
Reviewing and advising on contract documents
Conducting searches and investigating title
Raising enquiries & advising on documents
Final contract preparation & signature
Exchange & completion
Payment of Stamp Duty/Land Transaction Tax
Registration at Land Registry
Fees cover all standard work*, with legal fees from £650–£2,500 plus VAT and similar disbursements. Leasehold sales/purchases may incur slightly higher fees due to complexity (e.g., Notice of Transfer £50–£200, Deed of Covenant £100–£400).
Handling estates usually requires 6–46 hours of work. Legal fees range from £1,400–£10,120 plus VAT and disbursements, depending on estate complexity. No upfront payment is generally required.
Probate application fee: £300 (If the estate is valued at £5,000 or more)
London Gazette notice: £62.15
Local newspaper notices and other minor costs
0.5% of the residence value
1% of the remaining estate
Every estate consists of different assets and therefore these timescales may differ.
Grant of Probate: 6–8 weeks
Collecting assets: 8–10 weeks
Preparing accounts & distributing assets: 3–4 weeks
Rates depend on case complexity and length:
Simple: £1,000–£5,000 (excluding VAT)
Medium: £5,000–£12,000 (excluding VAT)
High complexity: £12,000+ (excluding VAT)
Additional daily fees may apply if we attend Tribunal hearings (£600–£1,000/day). Counsel fees, if instructed, range from £600–£1,300/day.
Includes court fees and other third-party costs, managed on your behalf.
Initial advice & pre-claim conciliation
Preparing claims/responses
Document review & exchange
Witness statement preparation
Tribunal hearing preparation & attendance
Settlement negotiation
Pre-claim resolution: 4–8 weeks
Tribunal hearing: 4–12 months
Contact our Employment Solicitor on 01597 825 565 for a no-obligation discussion.
All clients must complete AML checks. Fees are:
Non-property matters: £10.80 inc VAT
Property matters: £16.80 inc VAT
Contact Margraves Ltd for a tailored, no-obligation quote. Our team provides clear, upfront pricing and expert guidance across conveyancing, probate, employment law, and other legal services.
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