Eleanor Quarrell
Partner, residential property
Qualified in 2006. Leads our property team and has handled thousands of Oxfordshire purchases and sales.
Clear legal advice, with the price agreed before we start.
Property, wills, probate and employment advice for people in Oxford and across Oxfordshire. You'll speak to a solicitor from your first call, and you'll always know what you're paying for.
How we help
We keep to the areas we know best, so you're always dealing with a specialist.
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Buying and selling a home
Freehold and leasehold purchases, sales, remortgages and transfers of equity, with an online case tracker so you can see progress at any time.
Fixed fee from £995
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Wills and lasting powers of attorney
Wills that say exactly what you mean, and powers of attorney so the right people can act for you if you can't.
Fixed fee from £250
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Probate and estates
Applying for the grant of probate, or handling the whole estate for you, with patience at a difficult time.
Fixed fee from £1,800
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Employment advice for individuals
Settlement agreements, redundancy and unfair dismissal. We'll tell you honestly whether a claim is worth pursuing.
Settlement agreements often free
Our fees
What we charge, what's included and what other costs to expect. If something in your matter would change the price, we'll tell you before any extra work is done.
| Purchase price | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | £1,150 | £1,380 |
| £250,001 to £500,000 | £1,350 | £1,620 |
| £500,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,650 | £1,980 |
| Leasehold supplement | £350 | £420 |
Other costs you'll pay (disbursements)
- Property searches: about £300
- HM Land Registry fee, based on the price
- Electronic ID and anti-money laundering checks: £15 per buyer
- Stamp Duty Land Tax, if it applies, which we calculate for you
What's included
- Checking the contract, searches and mortgage offer
- Exchange, completion and registering you as owner
Most purchases take 8 to 12 weeks. Work is carried out by a solicitor with at least eight years' experience, supervised by a partner.
| Sale price | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | £995 | £1,194 |
| £250,001 to £500,000 | £1,195 | £1,434 |
| £500,001 to £1,000,000 | £1,450 | £1,740 |
| Leasehold supplement | £350 | £420 |
Other costs you'll pay (disbursements)
- HM Land Registry copy documents: about £20
- Electronic ID checks: £15 per seller
- Leasehold management pack, if leasehold, charged by the managing agent
What's included
- Preparing the contract and answering the buyer's enquiries
- Exchange, completion and paying off your mortgage
Most sales take 8 to 12 weeks, depending on the chain.
| Service | Fee | With VAT |
|---|---|---|
| Applying for the grant of probate only | £1,800 | £2,160 |
| Full estate administration, typical range | £3,500 to £8,000 | £4,200 to £9,600 |
Other costs you'll pay (disbursements)
- Probate Registry application fee (we'll confirm the current fee)
- Notices in the Gazette and a local paper: about £200
- Bankruptcy searches against beneficiaries: £2 each
What affects the price
- The number of bank accounts, properties and beneficiaries
- Whether inheritance tax is payable
A full administration usually takes 9 to 12 months. Our hourly rate is £240 plus VAT.
The fees on this concept website are examples, laid out the way the Solicitors Regulation Authority's transparency rules require.
Our team
A small firm by choice. The solicitor you meet is the one who handles your matter.
Daniel Hale
Partner, wills and probate
Qualified in 2009. Helps families plan ahead, and guides executors through estates calmly and clearly.
Priya Nair
Associate solicitor, employment
Qualified in 2016. Advises employees on settlement agreements, redundancy and disputes at work.
How we work with you
Plain English
We explain where things stand and what happens next, without the jargon.
Replies within a day
Every call and email answered by the end of the next working day.
No surprise bills
If the price needs to change, we'll explain why and agree it with you first.
Arrange a free 15-minute call
Tell us briefly what you need and a solicitor will call you back, usually the same day.
- Phone01632 960245
- Emailenquiries@quarrellhale.example
- Office hoursMonday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm. Evening appointments by arrangement.