Pricing Guides
Braviot Limited — last reviewed June 2026.
Braviot - Pricing Guides
The aim of the Transparency Rules is to ensure that clients have the information they need to make an informed choice on their legal services provider, including understanding what the costs may be.
At Braviot Limited, we want our prospective clients to have access to our fees for the services we offer, pursuant to the SRA’s (Solicitors Regulation Authority) policy on Transparency Rules.
Please see some of the services below to see our pricing and the service we offer:
Conveyancing (residential)
What our residential conveyancing fees include
Our fees cover all legal work required to complete your transaction. This includes:
Land Registry registration for purchases or transfers of equity
Stamp Duty Land Tax (England) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales) submissions
Paying your estate agent’s fees (if instructed)
Redeeming your existing registered mortgage
Fees vary depending on the value and complexity of the transaction. Below is a general guide; for an accurate quote, please contact us.
Fee Ranges
Freehold Purchase
Typical range: £1,400 – £2,850 + VAT (if applicable) Covers the purchase of a house and the land it sits on.
Leasehold Purchase
Typical range: £1,500 – £2,850 + VAT (if applicable) Leasehold transactions involve additional checks on ground rent, service charges, and lease terms, making them more complex than freehold purchases.
Freehold or Leasehold Sale
Typical range: £1,500 – £2,850 + VAT (if applicable) Fees depend on property value and complexity.
Re-mortgage
Typical range: £1,500 – £2,850 + VAT (if applicable) We handle redemption of your existing mortgage and registration of your new lender.
These fees are in addition to disbursements, outlined below. For a personalised estimate, please email info@braviot.com
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs we pay on your behalf, such as:
Land Registry fees
Stamp Duty or Land Transaction Tax (calculated via HMRC or the Welsh Revenue Authority)
Additional Leasehold Disbursements (anticipated)
Notice of Transfer: £175–£550
Notice of Charge: £175–£550
Deed of Covenant: £250–£800
Certificate of Compliance: £300–£750
Management Pack: £550–£950
These vary significantly depending on the lease and management company. We will confirm exact figures once we receive the lease.
Ground rent and service charges will also apply during ownership; we will confirm these once available.
Assumptions
Our fees assume:
A standard transaction with no unforeseen issues (e.g., title defects)
Assignment of an existing lease (not the grant of a new one)
No unreasonable delays from third parties
No indemnity policies required (additional disbursements may apply)
If your matter becomes unusually complex or time-consuming, additional fees may apply. See our additional charges for details.
Timescales
Typical timeframes:
Standard sale or purchase: 8–16 weeks
First-time buyer / new build: 4–8 weeks to exchange; 3–6 months to completion depending on build stage
Leasehold with lease extension: 3–6 months
Re-mortgage: 3–8 weeks
Timelines depend on the chain, lender requirements, and third-party responsiveness.
Key Stages – Purchase (Freehold or Leasehold)
Initial instructions and advice
Check finances and liaise with lender’s solicitors
Review contract documents
Carry out searches
Request management pack (leasehold)
Review planning documentation
Raise enquiries with seller’s solicitor
Advise on all documents received
Review mortgage offer
Send contract for signature
Agree completion date
Exchange contracts
Arrange funds and complete purchase
Submit Stamp Duty/Land Tax
Register title at Land Registry
Serve notices on Landlord/Management Company (leasehold)
Key Stages – Sale (Freehold or Leasehold)
Take instructions and provide initial advice
Obtain title documents
Prepare and issue contract pack
Request redemption statements
Request management pack (leasehold)
Respond to buyer’s enquiries
Send contract and transfer for signature
Agree completion date
Exchange contracts
Complete sale
Redeem mortgage(s)
Pay estate agent (if instructed)
Settle ground rent/service charges (leasehold)
Transfer sale proceeds to you
Key Stages – Re-mortgage
Take instructions and provide initial advice
Obtain title documents
Request redemption statements
Request management pack (leasehold)
Review new mortgage offer
Agree completion date
Request mortgage funds
Complete re-mortgage
Redeem existing mortgage(s)
Transfer any surplus funds to you
Probate (uncontested)
Uncontested probate is where there is no dispute over the will or distribution of assets. Below is an outline of our fees and the likely disbursements required to complete your matter.
We offer a fixed-fee structure for our Grant Only service, while full estate administration is charged on a time-spent basis, reflecting the fact that every estate is different.
Grant Only (excluding VAT and disbursements)
Our Grant Only service covers obtaining the Grant of Probate or Letters of Administration based solely on the information and valuations you provide. We do not verify this information or contact financial institutions. Once the Grant is issued, we return it to you to collect and distribute the assets. We do not receive estate funds other than payment of our fees and disbursements.
Estate Administration (excluding VAT and disbursements)
Full estate administration is charged at hourly rates, broken into six-minute units. Rates vary by seniority:
Partners — £300 + VAT
Legal Directors — £275 + VAT
Senior Associate Solicitors — £250 + VAT
Associate Solicitors — £200 + VAT
Solicitors — £175–£190 + VAT
Trainee Solicitors — £140 + VAT
Legal Assistants / Paralegals — £125–£137.50 + VAT
Once we know the estate assets, we provide an estimate up to the Grant stage, followed by a further estimate to complete the administration.
Examples of likely fees
Example 1 — No IHT, one property, fewer than five accounts: £4,500–£7,500
Example 2 — IHT400 required, one property, fewer than ten accounts: £10,000–£15,000
Example 3 — IHT400, business/farm assets, multiple properties, multiple beneficiaries: £22,000–£27,000
Disbursements
Disbursements are third-party costs paid by the estate. We handle these payments on your behalf.
Likely disbursements include:
Probate application fee — £300 + £16 per copy
Bankruptcy searches — £6 per beneficiary
London Gazette & local newspaper notices — £175–£350 + VAT
Land Registry title copies — £7 per title
Financial asset search — £195 + VAT
Certainty Will search — £140 + VAT
Thirdfort ID verification — £20 + VAT per executor/beneficiary
Overseas bankruptcy search — quote required
Same-day bank transfer — £40 + VAT
A full list of disbursements will be provided in your personalised estimate.
Timescales
Timescales vary depending on the estate, particularly where a property must be sold.
Simple estates — typically 9–12 months
More complex estates — typically 12–24 months
Highly complex estates — may take longer
Key Stages of the Process
The stages of uncontested probate vary, but a standard matter includes:
Providing a dedicated probate solicitor
Completing regulatory checks
Identifying executors/administrators and beneficiaries
Determining the correct probate application
Gathering required documents
Liaising with asset-holding institutions for valuations
Arranging professional valuations (property, business, chattels)
Completing the Inheritance Tax account (if required)
Drafting the legal statement
Submitting the application to HMCTS
Obtaining the Grant and registering it with institutions
Collecting and distributing assets
Settling income tax during administration
Potential Additional Costs
Additional fees may apply if:
There is no will
The estate includes shares or complex investments
Additional copies of the Grant are required (£16 + VAT each)
A property must be sold or transferred (quoted separately by our conveyancing team)
We will provide a more accurate quote once we have full details.
Motoring offences (summary offences)
Our fees for summary only motoring offences vary depending on the type of offence, whether you plead guilty or not guilty, and the specific circumstances of your case.
Summary Only Motoring Offences
These offences are usually dealt with at a single hearing in the Magistrates’ Court. Examples include:
Speeding
Driving while disqualified
Driving without insurance
Careless driving
Failure to stop or report an accident
Failure to provide driver information
Failure to provide insurance details
Using a mobile phone while driving
Driving over the alcohol or drug limit
Pricing
Guilty Plea (Summary Only)
Fixed fee from £1500 (plus VAT if applicable) Applies where a guilty plea is entered.
Totting Up – Exceptional Hardship
Fixed fee from £2000 (plus VAT if applicable) For cases where you are arguing exceptional hardship to avoid disqualification.
Special Reasons Arguments
Fixed fee from £2500 (plus VAT if applicable) For special reasons arguments in drink-drive or no-insurance cases to avoid disqualification or penalty points.
Not Guilty Plea (Trial)
Hourly rate: £300 (plus VAT if applicable)
Typical total cost: £1500–£3600 plus VAT if applicable, depending on complexity.
Fixed Fee Includes
Meeting with your solicitor (approx. 30 minutes)
Representation at one Magistrates’ Court hearing (approx. 90 minutes)
Considering evidence
Taking your instructions
Advice on plea and likely sentence
Travel and waiting time for hearings within 20 miles of one of our offices
Fixed Fee Does Not Include
Expert witnesses
Taking witness statements
Expert reports
Advice or assistance with an appeal
Travel and waiting for hearings more than 20 miles from our offices
Time Scales
Most summary motoring offences are dealt with at the first hearing, usually within one month of the postal notification or charge.
If a not guilty plea is entered, the case is adjourned for trial, typically within three months.
Key Stages (Guilty Plea)
If you have entered a guilty plea and have a hearing date, the key stages are:
Meeting — provide instructions to your solicitor
Disclosure — review initial disclosure and prosecution evidence; receive initial advice
Witnesses — arrange witness statements if needed (charged at hourly rate)
Court Procedure — explanation of what to expect and available sentencing options
Preparation — further preparatory work and follow-up queries
Timing — hearing date depends on the court’s listing schedule
Representation — attendance at court and pre-hearing discussion
Outcome — explanation of the result; appeal advice (additional cost)
Immigration (excluding asylum)
Braviot Immigration Team have extensive expertise advising individual and corporate clients and charities with business immigration issues.
Following the introduction of the point-based immigration system in the UK and the UK’s exit from the European Union, many clients have faced significant challenges in ensuring EEA and other foreign nationals working for them in the UK continue to have the relevant visas and right to work documentation. We also recognise our clients and entrepreneurs wish to continue to recruit from the pool of talent around the world to address the skills shortage in their particular industries.
Description of the service
Our team provide advice and services in relation to the following:
Applying for individual visa applications;
Applying for and obtaining a sponsorship licence;
Advising on the ongoing obligations an employer has, as a sponsor;
Advice on visa requirements and the most appropriate routes available;
Advice on workforce planning and risk mitigation;
Advice on right to work checks and undertaking right to work audits.
Fixed Fees
The table below lists our normal fee ranges for the type of application, per person. Discounted rates can be offered for dependant applicants when applying together as a family. Please contact us for a tailored quote.
Consultations
We frequently offer tailored support to our clients. For this sort of support and advice, or where it is not possible to determine how much work is going to be required, we charge on an hourly rate basis. We will let you know what to expect and keep you updated throughout our work with you.
Our hourly rates range from £300 - £500 per hour, plus VAT (where applicable). Disbursements are always additional.
How Long Will My Matter Take?
Our team works efficiently and stays responsive throughout our engagement. We begin work as soon as the mandatory client onboarding process is complete.
The length of consultations or assessments depends on the volume of information we must review and the complexity of your circumstances and objectives. Most are completed within a couple of weeks, though the pace is largely shaped by you.
For specific applications, the preparation phase is influenced by the availability of required documents and any external constraints—such as submission windows or eligibility rules. Translations, test bookings (e.g., English language or Life in the UK), letters from universities or employers, and Certificate of Sponsorship allocations can all affect timelines. We can only submit once everything is ready.
After online submission, processing times begin only once biometrics have been provided (whether reused or completed at an appointment). UKVI standard processing times range from 15 working days to six months or more, depending on the application type. Priority services may be available at additional cost, but UKVI does not guarantee processing times, and complex cases can take longer.
Key Stages
We usually begin by arranging a call at a time that suits you, so we can understand your background and goals.
If you are working with us on an hourly basis for a consultation or assessment, we will begin once we have the relevant information and documents.
When supporting you with a visa application, our work typically includes:
Confirming suitability — discussing your circumstances in detail to ensure this is the most appropriate route and exploring any alternatives.
Advising on Immigration Rules — assessing whether you meet the criteria and identifying any gaps.
Addressing issues — advising on how to resolve areas where requirements are not yet met.
Reviewing evidence — checking your documents, identifying missing items, and helping you gather further evidence (e.g., medical records, bank statements).
Preparing and submitting the application — ensuring it is complete, accurate, and well-supported.
Explaining costs and timelines — including arranging biometrics appointments or priority services where applicable.
Supporting with interviews — advising on what to expect and whether a team member should attend with you.
Responding to UKVI queries — addressing straightforward requests during processing.
Advising on the outcome — guiding you through next steps once a decision is made.
Tracking future deadlines — monitoring visa expiry dates and relevant milestones.
Disbursements
Most UK immigration or nationality applications involve additional third-party costs (known as disbursements) that you will be responsible for. These typically include:
UKVI application fees — charged per applicant and set by the Home Office. Fees change periodically, and the latest figures can be checked online.
Immigration Health Surcharge (IHS) — charged per applicant, per year of visa duration. The amount varies by application type, and some applicants may be exempt.
These fees are usually paid in the local currency of the country where the application is submitted, meaning the final GBP amount may vary depending on the exchange rate at the time of payment.
Other common third-party costs may include translation services, English language tests, the Life in the UK Test, biometrics appointment fees, or priority processing. We may not always be able to confirm the exact amount of these costs in advance.
You will be required to pay all disbursements directly at the point of submission.
Employment tribunals (unfair/wrongful dismissal)
We act on behalf of individuals and employers on a range of legal issues, such as unfair and wrongful dismissal claims in the Employment Tribunal.
Fees
Our fees to represent you in an ordinary unfair or wrongful dismissal claim typically range between £15,000 + VAT (if applicable) and £35,000 + VAT (if applicable). This does not include bringing or defending a group action, appealing the outcome of a claim, or cases that involve discrimination or whistleblowing. We charge in line with our hourly rates, and the following will influence the overall cost:
the complexity, especially in cases of discrimination or whistleblowing
the volume of documents
the number of parties and witnesses involved
if the claim is against more than one potential employer
defending claims by litigants in person
applications for costs
You’re also responsible for any other disbursements like barrister’s fees (where applicable).
Fee bands
£15,000-£20,000 + VAT – simple or straightforward cases that are not factually complex or document-heavy.
£20,000-£25,000 + VAT – cases with complex elements, or that are document-heavy or involve a factual background spanning a significant length of time.
£25,000 – £35,000 + VAT – complex cases involving several strands, a number of witnesses, and are document-heavy or span a significant length of time.
Duration and case progression
The duration of a claim depends on many factors, such as whether we reach a settlement or not, how proactive the other party is, and how busy the Employment Tribunal is. If we’re unable to settle the dispute and proceed to a final hearing in the Employment Tribunal, it usually takes 12 – 18 months to complete.
These are the typical case stages:
Initial discussions – Discussing the claim or defence with you, reviewing relevant documents, and giving you initial advice and information, including an estimate of the likely costs and potential compensation if we win. We’ll also advise you on the ‘pre-claim conciliation’ process with ACAS.
Claim or response – Drafting the claim or response, and finalising the document for the Employment Tribunal with you. We’ll also review the claim or response from the other party, and advise you on any changes.
Settlement – Exploring and negotiating a settlement. We´ll advise on or prepare the terms of a ‘schedule of loss’ outlining the compensation being claimed.
Documentation – Preparing for and attending any preliminary hearings on your behalf, by phone or in person. We’ll list relevant documents for the hearing and review documents with the other party. We’ll then advise and agree relevant documents for the final hearing.
Witnesses – Meeting with you and your witnesses to draft your witness statements, reviewing their contents and exchanging them with the other party.
Hearing – Agreeing and producing documents for the hearing, such as a chronology, skeleton arguments or cast list. Preparing for the final hearing and instructing a barrister to advocate for you at that hearing.
Costs – Potentially applying for costs against the other party.
Debt recovery (up to £100,000)
The Disputes team helps clients recover debts they are owed. For claims worth less than £100,000, we charge in line with our hourly rates, and the following will influence the overall cost:
the value of the claim
the complexity and volume of documentation
the number of parties and witnesses involved
number of court hearings taking place
Fees
For undisputed debt, our fees are:
£1,000 to £2,500 plus VAT (if applicable) – for claims up to £10,000
£2,000 to £5,000 plus VAT (if applicable) – for claims between £10,000 and £25,000
£5,000 to £20,000 plus VAT (if applicable) – for claims between £25,000 and £100,000
Negotiating a settlement or payment plan with the debtor would be charged additionally, and in line with our hourly rates.
If the debtor chooses to defend the claim, we’ll give you a cost estimate for every stage of the proceedings. You’re also responsible for court and barrister’s fees.
Duration and case progression
The duration of a debt recovery claim depends on many factors such as whether the other party contests the debt or not, whether we can reach a settlement, and how busy the courts are.
In the best case scenario, it takes approximately 2 to 4 months from the date we send a letter of claim to the debtor to you receiving a judgment.
If we need to issue court proceedings it can take up to 18 months to get to a final hearing if the debt is disputed.
Licensing applications (business premises)
We advise on, and prepare and submit, applications for new premises licences and applications to vary existing premises licences under the Licensing Act 2003. This service is for business clients (for example, pubs, restaurants, shops and venues).
Basic application: £1150 – £2300 + VAT (if applicable) (based on 5-10 hours at an hourly rate of £230 + VAT at 20%)
Medium complexity: £2300 – £5750 + VAT at 20% (if applicable) (based on 10-25 hours at an hourly rate of £230 plus vat at 20%)
Complex application: £5750 – £11500 + VAT at 20% (if applicable) (based on 25-50 hours at an hourly rate of £230 plus VAT at 20%)
Our fee covers: taking your instructions and advising on the licensing objectives and whether your application is likely to succeed; advising on the steps and documents required; completing the application and the plans requirements; submitting the application to the licensing authority and serving it on the responsible authorities; advising on the statutory advertising; and dealing with routine queries from the authority. It assumes the application is not opposed (no relevant representations) and that no hearing before the licensing sub-committee is required.
Our fee does NOT include: attendance at a licensing sub-committee hearing if representations are made and not withdrawn; dealing with objections; appeals; or applications for personal licences. We will quote separately for these.
This estimate covers all other applications not covered by the basic and medium complexity fees, including where there is a cumulative impact zone and large-scale events.
Disbursements:
In addition to legal fees, there are several fees which need to be paid to third parties as part of the application process.
The following paragraphs explain the typical disbursements associated with a premises application.
Licence Application Fee
This fee is based on the rateable value of the premises, which is the subject of the application. We will assist you in determining the appropriate fee. Please note that there is an annual renewal fee for each year that the licence is required.
Advertising fee*
The advertising is set by the local newspapers in which the notice is required to be published. Fees vary depending on the length of notice. Fees can range from £200 – £500 + VAT at 20% in some instances, the fee may be greater.
Enquiry agent fees*
An enquiry agent can be instructed to post public notices should you be unable to do this yourself. Fees will vary depending on the location of the premises. The fees may range from £100 to £300 + VAT at 20%.
Special delivery fee*
We aim to serve the application electronically. If a paper copy of the application is required to be submitted, we will send this special delivery. Our estimated fee for special delivery is £10 + VAT at 20%.
*These fees vary depending on the individual premises and where it is located. The fees can, on occasion, be higher than the ranges given above. We will give you an accurate figure for each item as soon as we are able to do so.
Our fee estimates do not include:
Attendance and representation at a licensing sub-committee hearing of the responsible authority. If representations are received and attendance and representation at a licensing sub-committee is required, then we will provide a separate fee estimate for this work, which will be charged at an hourly rate.
How long will my application take?
In simple applications, we usually require between 2 and 3 weeks from your initial contact to submitting the application. Once the application is submitted, there is a 28-day consultation period. This time estimate is calculated on the basis that the application is straightforward, and you can provide all the necessary documents promptly. If your matter is more complex, for example, if there is substantial opposition from interested parties, or if there is a delay in receiving your documents, the application process may take longer.
If you have any questions about this policy, please contact us at info@braviot.com.