Clear from day one
We explain our charges at the outset and keep them transparent for the life of your matter.
TRANSPARENT PRICING
Fees you can understandbefore we start work
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 vary depending on the experience and seniority of the solicitors handling the matter and the complexity of the matter.
Unless stated, all fees relate to one application or matter for one individual only. Our professional fees are different from, and additional to, any disbursements paid to third parties. Some third parties may charge VAT on their costs.
Priced for your case
Fees reflect the complexity of the work and the seniority of the solicitor handling it.
Fees vs disbursements
Professional fees are separate from third-party costs such as Home Office, court or Land Registry fees.
Instalments available
Subject to agreement, we may offer instalment plans so you do not have to pay everything at once.
PRACTICE AREAS
How we chargeacross our work
Guide prices are set out under each area of law. Get in touch if you need a figure tailored to your circumstances.
IMMIGRATION
Immigration fees
Guide ranges for one application or matter. Advocacy is a disbursement: it is agreed with the barrister and paid in advance before we instruct them.
Immigration appeals to the First-tier Tribunal (up to one hearing) — lodging grounds, preparing the case and appeal bundle, excluding advocacy
£1,500 – £4,000
Immigration appeals to the Upper Tribunal (up to one hearing) — lodging grounds and preparing the case, excluding advocacy
£1,500 – £4,000
Application for indefinite leave to remain in the UK
£1,500 – £2,000
Applications under the private life route (20 years’ long residence, 7 years’ continuous residence by a child, including discretionary leave)
£1,500 – £2,000
Judicial review — excluding advocacy and disbursements
£2,000 – £4,000
Application for naturalisation
£700 – £1,200
Leave to enter or remain as a family member of a person present and settled in the UK
£1,500 – £2,000
EEA applications (residence card, retained rights, derivative residence card, extended family members, EU Settlement Scheme)
£700 – £1,200
Extension of leave to remain in the UK (all categories)
£1,500 – £2,000
UK work visas (Skilled Worker route)
£2,500 – £3,500
Investor visas — hourly rate and investment level, including the client’s status, determine our fees
Hourly rate
Other immigration categories
Hourly rate
What our immigration service involves
Our agreed fee covers work relating to your matter, including:
- Taking initial instructions
- Advice on the documents and information needed for your application
- Checking supporting documents for the application or appeal
- Preparing the necessary application or appeal forms
- Preparing representations in support of your application
- Sending the application, representations and evidence to the Home Office
- Representing you at tribunal hearings and appeals
- All communication with the Home Office and other agencies until a written decision is received
Time estimate
It is difficult to say how long the Home Office will take to decide your matter — it depends on the case and the caseworker. As a rough guide, most straightforward cases take between 3 and 6 months, and more complicated cases may take between 6 and 24 months.
We will not issue any refund if you withdraw your instructions.
Quoted prices do not include money due to third parties such as the Immigration Health Surcharge, Home Office fees or barristers’ fees. You are responsible for those payments. Home Office fees vary by application type and may change at any time.
PROPERTY
Conveyancing fees
We are not members of lenders’ panels and carry out specifically selected purchase transactions. In all conveyancing matters we comply strictly with money-laundering rules set by the government and our regulators. Fees may change, but we will agree them with you before we proceed.
Residential property purchase
A guide to our fees for completing the purchase of your new home, including registration at the Land Registry and dealing with Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales).
Freehold property between £250,000 and £500,000
£1,500 – £2,000 + VAT
Leasehold property between £250,000 and £500,000
£2,000 – £3,500 + VAT
Over £500,000
1% of the property price + VAT
Residential leasehold / freehold sale
Freehold property between £250,000 and £500,000
£1,000 – £2,000 + VAT
Leasehold property between £250,000 and £500,000
£1,200 – £2,500 + VAT
Over £500,000
1% of the property price + VAT
Commercial leasehold (landlord / tenant)
Straightforward grant of lease, licence agreement, purchase of freehold or lease assignment — if the matter goes smoothly to completion
£1,200 + VAT
Additional charges
Bank transfer fee
£30 + VAT
SDLT (stamp duty) admin fee
£60 + VAT
Disbursements
Disbursements (money due to third parties) are not included in our professional fees and are paid by you. Title documents and Land Registry fees are charged at the rates set by the Land Registry. Search fees are set by the local authority or search provider — we will advise you of these.
- Local authority search
- Plan search
- Chancel insurance
- Environmental search
- Drainage search
- Registration
- Other searches as required
- Stamp Duty Land Tax (depends on purchase price — calculate on the HMRC website, or the Welsh Revenue Authority website for Wales)
What our conveyancing service involves
- Taking initial instructions
- Helping you complete the appropriate searches
- Scrutinising documents and raising appropriate enquiries
- Registration of interests at the Land Registry (if appropriate)
- Assisting with stamp duty returns (if appropriate)
- Managing transfer documents so the property is legally transferred to or from your name
- Making sure transaction documents comply with legal regulations
- Conducting searches, making enquiries and carrying out fraud checks
FAMILY & PRIVATE CLIENT
Family, wills and probate
We provide legal representation and assistance across family law, including divorce, children, contact orders, financial arrangements, litigation and related matters.
Contentious family matters
£150 – £250 per hour + VAT
Less cumbersome divorce, family and wills drafting, and non-contentious matters (fixed rates in some cases)
£500 – £1,500
Our client care letters confirm the specific fees, disbursements and other expenses. In some instances fees may be agreed and fixed to your needs.
RATES
Hourly andsundry charges
Our hourly rates
Senior solicitors
£250 + VAT an hour
Junior solicitors
£150 + VAT an hour
Miscellaneous rates
Affidavits / statutory declarations (depending on complexity)
From £100 + VAT
Simple change of name deed
£70 + VAT
Look over and advise on an employment settlement agreement / redundancy
From £400 + VAT
Need a figure for your matter?
If you require more information on our fees, please get in touch. We will explain the likely costs, disbursements and any instalment options before we start.
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