Affordable fees, agreed up front — so you always know where you stand.
At Rosewood Law, we believe that accessing expert legal advice should be straightforward, transparent, and affordable. We are committed to providing clear information about our fees from the outset, so you can make informed decisions with confidence.
Before we begin any work, we will explain our pricing, discuss the likely costs involved, and provide a clear estimate or fixed-fee quotation wherever possible. If your matter changes or becomes more complex, we will always discuss any additional costs with you before carrying out further work.
Many of our services are available on a fixed-fee basis, allowing you to know exactly what your legal costs will be before work begins. Fixed-fee services may include:
If your case requires additional work outside the agreed scope, we will explain why and obtain your approval before proceeding. The price information is a general indication of costs based on our experience — we reserve the right to amend our estimate.
For matters where a fixed fee is not suitable, our fees are based on the time spent by the solicitor handling your case.
| Fee Earner | Hourly Rate (Excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Director / Partner | £350 to £500 |
| Senior Solicitor | £275 to £350 |
| Solicitor | £189 to £275 |
| Trainee Solicitor | £134 to £189 |
| Paralegal or Assistance | £134 to £150 |
Actual rates will depend on the complexity and urgency of your matter. The VAT rate is currently set at 20%. Letters and telephone calls are charged at 1/10 of an hour. Hourly rates do not include any disbursements.
We offer an initial consultation to understand your circumstances, provide practical legal advice, and discuss the options available to you.
Where appropriate, consultation fees may be credited towards your legal costs if you choose to instruct Rosewood Law.
Some legal matters involve payments to third parties, known as disbursements. These are separate from our legal fees and are payable as required. Examples include:
We will always advise you of any anticipated disbursements before they are incurred.
As part of our regulatory obligations, we are required to undertake identity checks and Anti-Money Laundering checks for each client. We charge for this service as follows:
| Case Type | Amount |
|---|---|
| Conveyancing | £55.00 plus VAT |
| Mergers and Acquisitions | £55.00 plus VAT |
| Property Matters | £55.00 plus VAT |
| Commercial Matters | £55.00 plus VAT |
| Wills and Probate | £20.00 plus VAT |
| Litigation Matters | £20.00 plus VAT |
| Landlord and Tenant Matters | £20.00 plus VAT |
| Business Immigration Matters | £20.00 plus VAT |
Rosewood Law accepts payment by:
We do not offer payment plans. However, we do offer a stage-approached payment option which applies to certain work types.
Every legal matter is unique. The overall cost will depend on several factors, including:
Where possible, we will provide a personalised estimate or fixed-fee quotation before work begins.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single Will | From £350 plus VAT |
| Mirror Wills | From £400 plus VAT |
| Amendments to Wills | From £180 plus VAT |
| Complex Estate Planning | From £750 plus VAT |
Timescale: from completing our onboarding to producing your Will, we anticipate between 2 weeks to 1 month.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Single LPA | From £450 plus VAT |
| Both LPAs (Property & Financial Affairs and Health & Welfare) | From £750 plus VAT |
Please note that Office of the Public Guardian registration fees are payable separately.
Timescale: from completing our onboarding to producing these documents, we anticipate between 2 weeks to 1 month.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Grant of Probate Application | From £1,000 plus VAT |
| Court application fee — estate value above £5,000 | £526.00 |
| Court application fee — estate value less than £5,000 | £0.00 |
| Additional copies of Grant of Probate when submitting | £2.00 per copy |
| Additional copies of Grant of Probate after submitting | £16.00 per copy |
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Full Estate Administration | From £2,500 plus VAT |
Additional costs such as Probate Registry fees, valuation fees and other third-party charges are not included. The current rate of VAT is set at 20%.
Timescale: from completing our onboarding to finalising administration of the estate, we anticipate between 6 months to 1 year. Matters can be prolonged when other parties do not provide the information we request. The above is an estimate, and we will give you a more accurate timescale once we have more information and as the matter progresses.
While we always aim to provide clear and transparent pricing, some legal matters are difficult to price on a fixed-fee basis due to their nature or complexity. In these cases, we will provide a realistic estimate of the likely costs based on the information available at the outset. As your matter progresses, if circumstances change or additional work becomes necessary, we will keep you informed, discuss any impact on costs with you, and obtain your approval before incurring further fees.
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Due Diligence | From £2,500 plus VAT |
| Shareholder Agreements | From £2,750 plus VAT |
| Commercial Contracts | From £750 plus VAT |
| Loan Agreements | From £1,500 plus VAT |
| Business Sales and Purchases | From £650 plus VAT |
| Security and Guarantor Agreements | From £750 plus VAT |
| Confidentiality Agreements | From £500 plus VAT |
| Asset Purchase Agreements | From £1,250 plus VAT |
| Company related documents | From £500 plus VAT |
| Debentures & Security Documents | From £1,750 plus VAT |
| Any other work type | Please contact us for a personalised quote |
Our fees will not include any disbursements that may be required as part of your transaction.
This quote applies to cases where the value is up to £100,000.00. If you have a case where the value is more than £100,000.00, please contact us to discuss your case and for us to provide you with a personalised quotation.
This means all steps before the case is at court. We would charge £500 to £1,500 (plus VAT and disbursements) for a simple case. If the matter is more complex:
The above fees are likely to include taking your initial instructions and instructions throughout, reviewing documentation and providing ongoing advice, undertaking appropriate searches, sending a letter before action, corresponding with the other party, and receiving payment and sending it on to you.
Factors that could make your matter more complex: a large volume of documentation to review; multiple parties; dealing with a litigant in person; if the debt is disputed or contested; if the other party indicates a counterclaim.
This relates to when the matter is at court.
The above fees are likely to include: continuing to take instructions and further review; corresponding with the other party and relevant parties; preparing Claim Form and Particulars of Claim, or Defence; instructing and liaising with Counsel; applying to the court to enter Judgement in default; reviewing and advising on the other party's response; exploring and negotiating settlement; preparing for and attending mediation; preparing for and attending preliminary hearings and the final hearing; taking witness statements; reviewing and advising on the other party's witness statements; preparing document bundles.
This stage relates to when you have obtained an order in your favour and wish to enforce that order.
The above fees are likely to include: advising on appropriate action; making further enquiries or searches; making appropriate applications; communicating with the other party and any relevant third party; negotiating repayment proposals.
Disbursements are costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, such as Counsel's fees or travel/accommodation expenses. Possible disbursements include:
Please note, court fees are fixed by HM Courts & Tribunals Service. We recommend that you visit their website for an idea of what those will be — Civil court fees (EX50) — GOV.UK.
The time from taking your initial instructions to the final resolution of your matter depends largely on the stage at which your case is resolved and the court in which proceedings have been issued. Litigation matters are highly dependent on other parties' involvement, so it is difficult to give an actual timescale.
| Service | Professional Fee (Excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Sponsorship Licence Application (Standard) | From £1,200 |
| Sponsorship Licence Application (Detailed submissions, annual CoS allocation, recruitment methods, affordability) | From £2,000 |
| Branch/Store Extension (per additional location) | From £800 |
| Sponsorship Licence with TUPE Management (transfer of staff) | From £1,800 |
| Preparing an Advert for each job | From £200 |
| Applying for CoS & Vetting Each Employee | From £400 |
| Applying for CoS collectively — detailed submissions | From £300 |
| Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) Issuance | £200 |
| Further Submissions (upon Home Office request) | From £300 |
| Bespoke Compliance Management Pack (mandatory HR forms) | £700 |
| Right to Work Check Policy (bespoke implementation) | £800 |
| Custom HR Policies (depending on business need) | From £600 |
| Priority Management (change of circumstances request) | £200 |
| Sponsor Licence Representation (Key Contact/Level 1 User) | £200 |
| Ongoing Licence Monitoring | From £300 |
| Civil Penalty Defence (employer fines) | From £1,000 |
| Application Type | Main Applicant | Dependant |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Worker Entry Clearance | £1,200 | £700 |
| Switch to Skilled Worker (in-country) | £800 | £600 |
| Skilled Worker Extension | £800 | £600 |
| Student Visa (Entry Clearance) | £800 | £600 |
| Graduate/Student Visas (Standard) | £800 | £600 |
| Application Type | Main Applicant | Dependant |
|---|---|---|
| Spouse Visa (Entry Clearance) | £1,200 | £800 |
| Spouse Visa Extension | £1,200 | £800 |
| De Facto Partner Applications | From £1,200 | — |
| Family Reunion | £600 | — |
| EEA/EU Family Member Applications | £800 | — |
| EU Settlement Scheme (EU/EEA Nationals) | £900 | — |
| Visitor Visa | From £1,200 | £700 |
| Application Type | Professional Fee (Excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Naturalisation / British Citizenship | £1,250 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain | From £1,500 |
| Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) (Long Residence) | From £2,000 |
| Human Rights Application | From £1,500 |
| Parent Route Applications | £1,500 |
| Dependent Child Visas | £1,500 |
| Adult Dependent Relatives | £2,500 |
| Fee Waiver Application | From £700 |
| Service | Professional Fee (Excl. VAT) |
|---|---|
| Lodging Appeal for main applicant | From £500 |
| Drafting grounds to Appeal | From £800 |
| Tribunal Representations | From £1,500 |
| Asylum (privately paying) (initial decision stage) | From £800 |
This example relates to a simple matter where we represent the landlord. The VAT rate is currently set at 20%.
| Stage | Fee |
|---|---|
| Drafting and sending Notices (including any pre-required documents / letter before notice) | £350 plus VAT |
| Drafting and issuing claim | £500 plus VAT plus court issue fees |
| Preparing for and arranging instruction for first hearing | £250 plus VAT plus counsel's attendance fee |
| Enforcement stage | £150 plus VAT plus court fees |
| Onboarding fee | £20 plus VAT |
If there are any additional stages relating to your case, we will provide you with a quote for that stage. Our prices may change if your case becomes complex or has additional requirements — a matter becomes complex when we are required to draft witness statements, undertake a disclosure exercise, or involve experts. If that occurs, we will provide a realistic estimate of the likely costs based on the information available at the outset.
Timescale: we anticipate this could take up to 6 months to get a final resolution.
Please note that our conveyancing fees may increase in relation to the property value, location and registered type. The prices below reflect residential conveyancing only. If you require a quote for commercial property, please contact us.
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| Sale value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £100,000 | £550 plus VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £695 plus VAT |
| Up to £500,000 | £875 plus VAT |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £1,500 plus VAT |
| Up to £2,000,000 | £2,450 plus VAT |
| Above £2,000,000 | Please contact us |
Other charges & disbursements — sales:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bank Transfer Fee | £35 plus VAT |
| Acquisition of per Indemnity Policy | £95 plus VAT |
| Mortgage Redemption Fee | £90 plus VAT |
| Storage Fee | £75 plus VAT |
| Consumer Bank Check Fee | £25 plus VAT |
| Leasehold Property | £250 plus VAT |
| Flat or Apartment Property | £250 plus VAT |
| Probate Property | £600 plus VAT |
| Auction Pack | £550 plus VAT |
| Onboarding Fee | £55 plus VAT |
| TA Forms | £17.28 (includes VAT) |
| Land Registry Title and Plan | £17.60 |
| Land Registry per Deed Fee | £9.80 |
| Bankruptcy Check Fee (per person) | £7.80 |
How long will my sale take? Typically we anticipate it will take four to twelve weeks to complete a property sale. If this varies during the transaction, we will update you as to the likely date of completion at the earliest possible opportunity.
| Purchase value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £100,000 | £550 plus VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £695 plus VAT |
| Up to £500,000 | £895 plus VAT |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £1,800 plus VAT |
| Up to £2,000,000 | £2,750 plus VAT |
| Above £2,000,000 | Please contact us |
Other charges & disbursements — purchase:
| Description | Amount |
|---|---|
| Bank Transfer Fee | £35 plus VAT |
| Acquisition of per Indemnity Policy | £95 plus VAT |
| Mortgage Lender Fee | £90 plus VAT |
| Stamp Duty Submission | £120 plus VAT |
| Storage Fee | £75 plus VAT |
| Consumer Bank Check Fee | £25 plus VAT |
| Leasehold Property | £250 plus VAT |
| Source of Funds Checks | From £50 to £100 plus VAT |
| Onboarding Fee | £55 plus VAT |
| New Build Property | £250 plus VAT |
| Flat or Apartment Property | £250 plus VAT |
| Gift Letter (per person) | £75 plus VAT |
| Searches | From £324 plus VAT |
| Official Search | £8.80 |
| Title Report Fees | £125.00 |
| LMS Fee | £30.00 |
| Applications to Land Registry & HMRC | £12.00 |
Our fees or above quotation do not include the Land Registry registration fee and stamp duty. This will be case dependent. When we provide our quotation we will be able to provide you with an indication of what that could be.
This depends on the purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will need to pay by using HMRC's website, or the Welsh Revenue Authority's website if the property is located in Wales.
Since 1st April 2025, purchases by first-time buyers are exempt from SDLT if the purchase price is below £300,000. If this applies to you, you will not be required to pay the Stamp Duty detailed above. To count as a first-time buyer, a purchaser must not, either alone or with others, have previously acquired a major interest in a dwelling or an equivalent interest in land situated anywhere in the world.
We will act as your "tax agent" for the purposes of SDLT in connection with your purchase. This means we will complete the Land Tax Return form on your behalf and submit it online. By agreeing to our terms and conditions, you are also agreeing to authorise us to enter the date of completion of your purchase as the effective date of the transaction. We will submit the form electronically to HMRC, together with your payment of the tax due, immediately after completion.
We do not provide tax-related advice; you should seek independent advice from a financial advisor.
If the property you are buying turns out to be leasehold, there will be an additional fee of £250 plus VAT for us to deal with the additional queries in relation to this tenure.
If you are buying a property which requires you to pay a service charge, we will be required to obtain information from your seller's Management Company. Our charges for reviewing this information are £150 plus VAT.
If you are purchasing your property on a shared ownership basis, there will be an additional legal fee of £250 plus VAT for the additional works and registration formalities involved.
How long will my house purchase take? The average process takes between 12–16 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain. If you are a first-time buyer purchasing a new build property with a mortgage in principle, we have been able at times to complete these within a week. Leasehold properties that require a lease extension can take significantly longer — months rather than weeks.
| Purchase value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £100,000 | £875 plus VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £975 plus VAT |
| Up to £500,000 | £1,650 plus VAT |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £1,950 plus VAT |
| Above £1,000,000 | Please contact us |
Help to Buy ISA — if you are buying with the assistance of a Help to Buy ISA, there will be an additional fee payable for the additional work involved. This fee is payable for each Help to Buy ISA we drawdown.
Lifetime ISA — if you are buying with the assistance of a Lifetime ISA, there will be an additional fee of £95 plus VAT for each Lifetime ISA we drawdown.
Forces Help to Buy — if this purchase is being funded by way of a Forces Help to Buy Loan, our legal fees for dealing with this will be £95 plus VAT.
| Value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £150,000 | £350 plus VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £495 plus VAT |
| Up to £500,000 | £695 plus VAT |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £895 plus VAT |
| Up to £2,000,000 | £1,295 plus VAT |
| Above £2,000,000 | £2,550 plus VAT |
How long will a transfer take? The average process takes between 4 to 6 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.
| Value | Fee |
|---|---|
| Up to £100,000 | £450 plus VAT |
| Up to £250,000 | £550 plus VAT |
| Up to £500,000 | £750 plus VAT |
| Up to £1,000,000 | £950 plus VAT |
| Above £1,000,000 | Please contact us |
How long will a re-mortgage take? The average process takes between 4 to 6 weeks. It can be quicker or slower, depending on the parties in the chain.
We charge an onboarding fee of £55 plus VAT per client to comply with our regulatory requirements. This includes undertaking checks in connection with Anti-Money Laundering, identification verification and sanction list checks.
If you are receiving a gifted deposit from a family member or another party, we will have to carry out additional checks on the identity of the donors and the source of these funds. There will be an additional fee of £100 plus VAT payable upon completion for each donor. Your lender may require a bankruptcy search against each person making the monetary gift — bankruptcy searches are £8.80 per person, plus an onboarding charge of £20 plus VAT per person.
If the property is a new build, a survey is not really necessary as the property will have the benefit of a new-build guarantee (e.g. Zurich or NHBC) which guarantees the structure of the property. If you have a mortgage lender assisting you with your purchase, they will carry out a valuation of the property as part of your mortgage application.
Although we obtain the local search, it is important to realise the limitations on the result of the search. Whilst some matters — for example possible road developments within 200 metres of the property — are covered, no planning information that does not specifically relate to the property you are acquiring will be revealed. If you are concerned about possible development in the surrounding area, you should contact the local planning authority directly.
Yes. We will provide a clear quotation or estimate before any chargeable work begins.
No. We believe in complete transparency and will explain all anticipated legal fees and disbursements in advance.
For some services, flexible payment arrangements may be available. Please contact us to discuss your options.
If additional work becomes necessary, we will discuss any changes to costs with you before proceeding.
Unless stated otherwise, VAT is charged separately at the applicable rate.
Every matter is different. Tell us about yours and we'll provide a clear, no-obligation estimate.
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