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RESIDENTIAL CONVEYANCING
The conveyance of residential real property or real estate which comprise:
(i) freehold or leasehold sales or purchases; or
(ii) mortgages or re-mortgages;
Our people involved in this area of legal practice include
Exeter
Crediton
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We understand the stress involved in moving home. The work we will carry out will normally involve:
The actual cost to you will depend on a number of factors which we will discuss with you if you decide to instruct us but we thought you might find the following helpful in being sure of receiving excellent value as well as service. .
Any number of variables come into play, but some are included here:-
and so on!
These figures do not include any external costs and charges that we may incur as part of the process (eg. estate agent’s commission, removal costs, environmental remediation costs, stamp duty etc). You will also be responsible for these items. Our first letter to you will normally identify those which we can expect from the start.
A review (in Oct 2020) of recent invoices indicated .that across the firm our average residential conveyancing fee was around £940 for a purchase and £915 for a sale, in each case plus vat and disbursements. This is not a quote but an indication.
There will be other costs on top – those fees and charges we need to pay on your behalf as part of the process, such as notice & deeds charges, search fees, land registry fees, freeholder information packs, bank charges and Stamp Duty Land Tax or Land Transfer Tax (in Wales). You may also be responsible for paying the legal costs incurred by us on behalf of your lender.
*A link to the Government website showing stamp duty calculations is here.
These figures assume that the transaction is ‘standard’ and has no unforeseen issues that may lengthen the process or increase costs.
Our price may look high compared to some other providers, but we would ask you to consider the strong emphasis we place on personal service by qualified professionals, our track record, and the importance of getting it right to ensure a smooth transaction.
As they say “Buy cheap – buy twice”!
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And if you ask us to undertake abortive or other works, what do we charge then?
Save where work is undertaken for an agreed fixed price, our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf. Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
VAT, expenses/disbursements will be added where appropriate.
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
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The sort of information we factor into account when considering the likely cost will include:-
If Grant and estate administration:
We will do our best to provide an estimate, and will keep you abreast of changes – usually every six months.
A review in October 2020 of invoices submitted within the previous 6 months suggested our Probate department’s average fee for estate work in that period was £1980 (with the highest in that period £4,300). Of course each case is VERY different.
Our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf. Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
Expenses (also called “disbursements”) may arise, Court fees, travel expenses or search fess may fall into this heading.
VAT will be added where appropriate.
Please request a call back for more information.
WILLS and POWERS OF ATTORNEY
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Our Wills and Powers of Attorney specialists include:
This page does not provide you with a quote. It merely sets out the sort of charges we regard as normal in a straight forward matter, for your guidance and information.
Wills – Veitch Penny guidelines only
The actual fee will depend on the complexity of the Wills being drafted. A more detailed estimate can be given after instructions have been received and the fee earner has a better understanding of the work that will be involved.
Powers of Attorney – guidelines only
Please add VAT to all prices
Our charges for Lasting Powers of Attorney include preparation and certification of the document(s) and dealing with the registration at the Office of the Public Guardian.
In addition to our fees, you will pay the Public Guardian’s registration fee for each Lasting Power of Attorney document registered. (Clients on certain benefits (e.g. Housing or Council Tax Benefit, the guarantee element of pension credit) may be entitled to an exemption). The Public Guardian’s fee information site setting out the registration fees and exemption criteria may be viewed here.
And for other work you may require…..
Our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf. Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
Expenses (also called “disbursements”) may arise, Court fees, travel expenses or search fees may fall into this heading.
VAT will be added where appropriate.
Please request a call back for more information.
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Our injury compensation team is headed by very experienced specialists in the field, namely , Andrew Harris at Exeter (pictured), and Catherine Rosewell (at Crediton), backed by colleagues as needed.
Initial discussions are usually free of charge, to help you decide on the way forward.
You may have an existing legal expenses insurance policy covering fees for this type of work. If you do than we will liaise with your insurers to be sure the cover is sufficient for your needs (sadly we have come across some schemes that are not quite what they seem) and then to secure confirmation of our appointment.
If you do not have (or choose not to use) such a policy , there are two ways forward.
A “Damages Based Agreement” (DBA) is also permissible, though used by us mainly in claims against the Motor Insurers’ Bureau under the Untraced Drivers Agreement.
Under a CFA – if you lost, then you only repay our outgoings – we charge nothing for our time from the date of the agreement (exceptions which apply are set out in the Agreement itself).
If you win then in addition to our basic fees and outlays, you will pay a “success fee” (+ vat) which is a percentage of our basic fees. ranging from 12.5% to 100% depending on the nature of the case and the stage reached at settlement. Depending on our risk assessment, typical success fees; maximum 100% (usually only if if resolved in court); if resolved out of court then typically: 12.5% for road traffic claims; 25% for accidents at work and 30% for public/occupiers liability claims.
You may wish to purchase an insurance policy to cover you against irrecoverable disbursements and adverse costs if any were awarded against you, success fees and such insurance premiums are not recoverable from your opponent if you win.
We would hope to recover as much as we can towards your basic bill from the losing party. Court scale fees and budgets may apply Success fees are not recoverable, but we promise they will not exceed 25% of your awarded damages.
Outlays required may include court fees, medical or other expert reports, police report, travel, barrister’s fees, or the use of a cost draftsman.
As estimates will need amending as the issues in your case become clearer, we will provide an initial estimate but update it as needed, and usually every six months. or so.
Our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf. Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
Expenses (also called “disbursements”) may arise. Court fees, expert reports, travel expenses and enforcement charges may fall into this heading, as might Barrister’s fees if retained.
The court fees arising vary depending on the amount claimed and the stage reached, A link to the government site listing most civil court fees can be accessed here.
VAT will be added to our bill as appropriate.
Please request a call back for more information.
Neighbour/boundary dispute? Been let down by a negligent Professional? Disputed contractual matter? Faulty goods? The list is endless but we are here to help.
Our very experienced Litigation team is headed by specialist, Andrew Harris at Exeter and Catherine Rosewell at Crediton (pictured), backed by colleagues as needed.
Initial discussions are usually free of charge, to help you decide on the way forward.
You may even have an existing legal expenses insurance policy covering fees for the type of work you have in mind. If so we will liaise with your insurers to be sure the cover is sufficient for your needs (sadly we have come across some schemes that are not quite what they seem) and then to secure confirmation of our appointment.
In some (but not all) types of work we may be prepared to work on a “no win no fee” basis (Conditional Fee Agreement) where if you lose, your only bill will be for our disbursements, but if you win (when a contribution may be recoverable toward basic legal costs from the other side) you pay our fee plus a success uplift (an agreed percentage of our basic fee). Please ask for more details.
Our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf. Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
Expenses (also called “disbursements”) may arise, Court fees, travel expenses and enforcement charges may fall into this heading.
The court fees arising vary depending on the amount claimed and the stage reached, A link to the government site listing most civil court fees can be accessed here.
VAT will be added to our bill as appropriate.
Whether and how much you can get back from your opponent as a contribution towards your legal costs will vary from case to case under the court rules. Please ask.
Our commercial debt collection work is headed partners, Catherine Rosewell at Crediton (pictured), and Andrew Harris (at Exeter), backed by colleagues as needed.
Court fees are usually added to the judgement debt but the fixed costs recoverable under the court process are very limited (and often zero in the small claims court. However a penalty charge together with a reasonable interest rate can be recovered in addition to the unpaid balance, within business to business debt collection cases only.
Our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf. Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
Expenses (also called “disbursements”) may arise, Court fees, travel expenses and enforcement charges may fall into this heading.
The court fees arising vary depending on the amount claimed and the stage reached, A link to the government site listing most civil court fees can be accessed here.
VAT will be added to our bill as appropriate.
Please request a call back for more information.
Well, not “anything”! We will only accept instructions if within our expertise and we can offer a good service. We do not normally accept instructions regarding
Neither can we currently work under legal aid funding. That said, we can often suggest trusted local firms for worktypes which we do not currently offer.
We do however offer a wide range of services not falling in the other categories set out elsewhere on this page and in most will happily provide an estimate or a fixed price quote where asked. Our charges are normally based on the time spent working on your behalf.
Our “time” is measured in “units” of 6 minutes each and there are 10 units to an hour. We note and charge for the number of letters written, and the time taken for other aspects, e.g.: file work, meetings, research, telephone calls etc. VAT is then applied at the prevailing rate. We may periodically alter the hourly rate to reflect changes in the court rates or our overheads but we will always notify you in writing and tell you the date from which the proposed increase will become effective.
Our hourly rates (usually revised in January of each year) currently used are:
| Grade A | £230.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors – over 8 year’s experience |
| Grade B | £200.00 | Per hr + vat | Solicitors, Legal Execs and similar – over 4 years’ experience |
| Grade C | £190.00 | Per hr + vat | Other Solicitors, Legal Execs and equivalent fee earners |
| Grade D | £160.00 | Per hr + vat | Trainee solicitors, paralegals |
The qualifications and/or experience of your case handler will be made clear from the outset although other members of the team may work on the case as needed at their prevailing rates, whether higher or lower than this.
We will only charge for work reasonably necessary in promoting your claim, or for which you have given us specific or implied authority and may discount the above rates where appropriate. In this way the other side are unlikely to challenge your bill when we ask them to pay it on your behalf.
If a fixed fee has been agreed between us (limited to specified work) it will have been recorded in a separate letter but the above charging regime will still apply to any additional work you authorise us to undertake.
Expenses (also called “disbursements”) may arise, Court fees, travel expenses or search fees may fall into this heading.
VAT will be added where appropriate.
Please request a call back for more information.
I have always dealt with Alastair Dunnett and as always he has given me a 1st Class service.
“An excellent service. Warm and caring levels of understanding shown towards myself and would not hesitate to recommend”
‘ Highly recommended law firm ‘
An excellent, professional service and very reasonably priced too. Highly recommended.
‘ Excellent customer service ‘
Lisa and her team at Veitch Penny have helped us move house and remortgage in the past few years. Excellent customer service from the team, helpful and always friendly.
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