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Motoring

Motoring Offences Pricing

We can provide expert advice and representation in relation to the full range of motoring offences, from death by dangerous driving to more common offences such as driving whilst under the influence of alcohol or drugs, speeding, driving without due care and attention or driving without insurance or a valid licence. We can also assist in presenting exceptional hardship and special reasons arguments in court.

For more serious motoring offences which are dealt with before a Crown Court legal aid could be available. We are contracted with the legal aid agency to provide advice, assistance and representation in such circumstances and will be able to assist you in the assessment of your eligibility for legal aid. We are also able to offer fixed fees for more minor motoring offences which are dealt with in the magistrates’ court and are not covered under the scope of legal aid.

Why Us?
Our experienced team are here to help you in your time of need. The court process can be a stressful one and having someone there to fight your corner and provide you with advice throughout the process can help to alleviate some of the pressure.
As a firm we aim to maintain the highest standards and hold the Legal Aid Agency’s Specialist Quality Mark for our work in this field. We are also part of the Law Society’s Criminal Litigation Accreditation Scheme.

Pricing
Our fees for dealing with motoring offences are dependent upon on whether the plea is Guilty or Not Guilty and the number of hearings involved. All clients regardless of eligibility for legal aid are entitled to a free initial consultation where one of our team will look to capture as much information from you as possible and assess your eligibility for legal aid or otherwise.

Our fees will typically include:

Considering evidence
Providing advice in relation to your plea
Advice as to likely sentence based upon current sentencing guidelines
Advice on exceptional hardship or special reasons arguments
Representation at your initial court hearing

For a fixed fee of £250 plus VAT we are able to offer an initial conference prior to the hearing and representation at a single hearing whether this be a guilty plea or not guilty plea at a single local magistrates’ court (Bradford, Kirklees or Leeds).

We will provide price information on any additional services, such as obtaining witness statements or instructing expert witnesses as appropriate.

Exclusions
Items not included in the above fixed fee include but are not limited to the following;

• Travel to and from magistrates’ courts other than Bradford, Kirklees or Leeds
• Taking statements from any witnesses in preparation for a trial
• Instruction of any expert witnesses
• Representation at a trial in the event of a not guilty plea
• Representation at a secondary hearing where an exceptional hardship or special reasons argument is made

Any additional costs will be discussed with you and agreed in advance of being incurred.

All of our staff are supervised by our Legal Aid Supervisors Rachael Mounsey and Chris McGivern. For more information including details of qualifications and experience of all our staff please email admin@rcmsolicitors.com
Conveyancing

Residential Sale
Our fees cover all the work required to complete the sale of your current home.

0 - 150,000 Sale Price > £350.00 + £70.00 VAT = £420.00 inc VAT
150,001 – 300,000 Sale Price > £450.00 + £90.00 VAT = £540.00 inc VAT
300,001 – 450,000 Sale Price > £550.00 + £110.00 VAT = £660.00 inc VAT
450,001 – 600,000 Sale Price > £600.00 + £120.00 = £720.00 inc VAT
600,001 – 750,000 Sale Price > £750.00 + £150.00 VAT = £900.00 inc VAT
750,000 AND ABOVE PLEASE CONTACT THE OFFICE FOR PRICES

Fee VAT Total
Banking transaction fee (each transfer) 25.00 5.00 30.00
*Price dependent upon individual banks please speak to the office for clarification

Disbursements Cost VAT (if applicable)
Land Registry Office copies (per document required) 3.00
During the conveyancing process it is the obligation of the seller to present evidence of good title. This is done by providing up to date HM Land Registry title documentation. This usually as a minimum comes to a cost of £6. However other documentation may need to be sought and you will be advised of the cost of these documents in advance.

Exclusions
Our fees are fixed, however there may be additional factors which result in further disbursements these may include but are not limited to the following;
• Defective title
• Unregistered or adopted land
• Missing documentation (certificates and policies)
Time Scale
A typical transaction can take anywhere from 10 to 16 weeks to complete. There are a number of factors which may affect the timescale such as the following;
• Number of parties in the chain
• The buyers mortgage position
• Issues arising out of searches, surveyors reports
• Purchaser’s Requisitions

Residential Property (Leasehold)
Our fixed fees cover all the work required to complete the purchase of your property, this will including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty).

0 - 125,000 Purchase Price > £350.00 + £70.00 VAT = £420.00 inc VAT
125,001 – 250,000 Purchase Price > £450.00 + £90.00 VAT = £540.00 inc VAT
250,001 – 300,000 Purchase Price > £500.00 + £100.00 VAT = £600.00 inc VAT
300,001 – 400,000 Purchase Price > £550.00 + £139.00 VAT = £834.00 inc VAT
400,001 – 500,000 Purchase Price > £600.00 + £120.00 VAT = £720.00 inc VAT
500,001 – 600,000 Purchase Price > £650.00 + £130.00 VAT = £780.00 inc VAT
600,001 – and above please contact for further details

Banking transaction fee (each transfer) 25.00 (Fee) 5.00 (VAT) 30.00 (Total)

Disbursements
Disbursements are any costs related to your matter that are payable to third parties, These can include HM Land Registry Fees and search fees.
The list below is a non-exhaustive list of standard charges that are likely to apply. These are subject to change and prices are set by the individual providers and HM Land Registry;

Land Registration fee * £95.00 (Amount) £95.00 (Subtotal)
Bankruptcy search (per name) £2.00 (Amount) £2.00 (Subtotal)
Land Registry priority search (per title) £3.00 (Amount) £3.00 (Subtotal)
Search pack ** From £160.00 to £300.00 (Amount) £300.00 (Subtotal)

*Land Registry fees are payable on the value of the transaction and on the understanding that the application is lodged electronically. All fees are calculated using the Land Registry Fee Calculator. A rough estimation is set out below;

0 - 80,000.00 > £20.00
80 – 100,000.00 > £40.00
100 – 200,000.00 > £95.00
200 – 500,000.00 > £135.00
500 – 1,000,000.00 > £270.00
1,000,000.00 and over > £455.00

** Search packages vary depending upon the searches ordered. Please contact a member of the conveyancing team to discuss this in further detail.

Other Potential Disbursements
Leasehold properties will usually require the service of notices and the execution of a Deed of Covenant. Below are examples of the likely price ranges wou may encounter. However each Management Company and Lease may charge different figures. We will be able to advise you of the actual cost once a contract package has been received

Notice of Transfer fee, if required by the terms of the lease > £100 to £200 (Average range)
Deed of Covenant > £100 to £250 (Average range)
Certificate of compliance fee. This may be a requirement of the Landlord or Management Company > £100 to £250 (Average range)

All prices set out above have the potential to attract VAT and are subject to each Management Company VAT status.

You may also be required to pay ground rent on a leasehold property. Again we will be able to advise you of this figure once we have seen the contract package.

Stamp Duty Land Tax
This depends on the transactional value of your property. You can calculate the amount you will be required to pay by visiting the HMRC's website.

Residential Property (Freehold)
Our fixed fees cover all the work required to complete the purchase of your property, this will including dealing with registration at the Land Registry and dealing with the payment of Stamp Duty Land Tax (Stamp Duty).

0 - 125,000 Purchase Price > £350.00 + £70.00 VAT = £420.00 inc VAT
125,001 – 250,000 Purchase Price > £450.00 + £90.00 VAT = £540.00 inc VAT
250,001 – 300,000 Purchase Price > £500.00 + £100.00 VAT = £600 inc VAT
300,001 – 400,000 Purchase Price > £550.00 + £139.00 VAT = £834.00 inc VAT
400,001 – 500,000 Purchase Price > £600.00 + £120.00 VAT = £720.00 inc VAT
500,001 – 600,000 Purchase Price > £650.00 + £130.00 VAT = £780.00 inc VAT
600,001 – and above > Please contact for further details

Banking transaction fee (each transfer) £25.00 (Fee) £5.00 (VAT) £30.00 (Total)
*Subject to change dependent upon bank. You will be advised of the exact cost in your open case letter.

Disbursements
Disbursements are costs incurred which are payable to third parties. Examples include HM Land Registry fees and search providers. We may require the payment of these fees in advance of the third party being instructed.
These fees are subject to change and are set by our providers and HM Land Registry. All fees will be agreed with you in advance.

Land Registration fee* > £95.00 (Amount) £95.00 (Subtotal
Land Registry priority search > £3.00 (Amount) £3.00 (Subtotal)
Search Pack** > From £160 to £300.00 (Amount) £300.00 (Subtotal)
Bankruptcy search (per name) > £2.00 (Amount) £2.00 (Subtotal)

*Land Registry fees are payable on the value of the transaction and on the understanding that the application is lodged electronically. All fees are calculated using the Land Registry Fee Calculator. A rough estimation is set out below;

0 – 80,000.00 > £20.00
80 – 100,000.00 > £40.00
100 – 200,000.00 > £95.00
200 – 500,000.00 > £135.00
500 – 1,000,000.00 > £270.00
1,000,000.00 and over > £455.00

** Search packages vary depending upon the searches
ordered. Please contact a member of the conveyancing team to discuss this in further detail.

Stamp Duty Land Tax
This is a tax payable to HMRC upon completion of your conveyancing transaction. It will depend on the transaction value or purchase price of your property. You can calculate the amount you will be required to pay by visiting the HMRC's website.

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Contacting Us.
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