Introduction

The SRA set out transparency and pricing rules that all authorised firms and individuals providing legal services must adhere to to ensure that clients and potential clients have accurate and relevant information about a solicitor and/or firm when they are considering purchasing legal services. This helps members of the public and small businesses make informed choices, improving competition in the legal market.

The rules state that we as a firm must provide the following:

• Costs Information
• Complaints Information
• Publication
• Regulatory Information

For more information on each of these rules please go to the SRA Transparency Rules page.

Costs Information

Residential Conveyancing

Residential Conveyancing (the conveyance of residential property which comprise freehold or leasehold sale or purchases, or mortgages or re-mortgages)

O’Hara Solicitors offer an instant conveyancing quote calculator that is completely SRA & CLC price transparent compliant. Our automated calculator will give you a detailed quote in minutes, and will provide you with a personalised cost breakdown tailored to your conveyancing needs with no surprises further down the line.

Our online quote system comprising of the following residential conveyancing areas:

• Freehold Sale
• Leasehold Sale
• Freehold Purchase
• Leasehold Purchase
• Remortgages
• Transfer Of Equity

For an up to date quote based on our current fees please click here for your instant conveyancing quote.

We like our conveyancing quotes to be as transparent as possible, however this is not always available on first quotation due to lack of information or changes through the process. For a list of additional fees that may be incurred, please see our full list here: O’Hara Solicitors Additional Fees – Conveyancing.

Our legal fees are are tiered by property value and conveyancing matter type. We also charge disbursements (costs related to your matter from third parties for example Land Registry) and additional fees which include things like archiving fees.

Private Client

Our Private client department covers the following areas:

Will Writing Service

Lasting Power of Attorney

Probate

The cost of probate and administration of the estate will completely depend on the value and personal situation of those involved. We usually charge an average rate of 3% on the value of the estate plus VAT.

How Much Does The Grant of Probate Cost?

Applying and obtaining the Grant Of Probate only for non-inheritance taxable estates is a set fixed fee of £950 + VAT.

Are There Any Additional Fees?

There are additional fees that may be charged throughout the estate administration process including:

Family Law

Please see our current prices as of Autumn 2022 for our family department:

Employment Law

We cover working on behalf of the employee and the employer;

Employment Tribunals (the provision of advice and representation to employees in relation to the bringing of claims before the Employment Tribunal against an employer for unfair or wrongful dismissal)

Employment Tribunals (the provision of advice and representation to small businesses in relation to defending claims before the Employment Tribunal against an employer for unfair or wrongful dismissal)

Our fees work on the Hourly Solicitor’s Rate based on the level of solicitor working your matter.

Debt Recovery

• Debt recovery up to £100,000 in value (undisputed)

Please click on the above links to obtain more information and indicative costs associated with the above practice areas.

Please note that all costs are indicative only and are associated with specific areas of our practice. For details of our full range of services please contact us.

Hourly Rates

Our fees will be primarily based on the time spent by us in carrying out your instructions and the current hourly rates of our solicitors are as follows:

VAT at the prevailing rate will be charged in addition to the above hourly amounts.

Complaints Information

We want to give you the best possible service. However, if at any point you become unhappy or concerned about the service we have provided then you should inform us immediately, so that we can do our best to resolve the problem.

In the first instance it may be helpful to contact the person who is working on your case to discuss your concerns and we will do our best to resolve any issues. If you would like to make a formal complaint, then you can read our full complaints procedure. Making a complaint will not affect how we handle your case.

What to do if we cannot resolve your complaint

The Legal Ombudsman can help you if we are unable to resolve your complaint ourselves. They will look at your complaint independently and it will not affect how we handle your case.

Before accepting a complaint for investigation, the Legal Ombudsman will check that you have tried to resolve your complaint with us first. If you have, then you must take your complaint to the Legal Ombudsman:

• Within six months of receiving a final response to your complaint

and

• No more than six years from the date of act/omission; or
• No more than three years from when you should reasonably have known there was cause for complaint.

If you would like more information about the Legal Ombudsman, please contact them.

Contact details

Visit: www.legalombudsman.org.uk

Call: 0300 555 0333 between 9.00 to 17.00.

Email: [email protected]

Legal Ombudsman PO Box 6806, Wolverhampton, WV1 9WJ

What to do if you are unhappy with our behaviour

The Solicitors Regulation Authority can help if you are concerned about our behaviour. This could be for things like dishonesty, taking or losing your money or treating you unfairly because of your age, a disability or other characteristic.

Visit their website to see how you can raise your concerns with the Solicitors Regulation Authority.