The ELA is proudly an Official Legal Partner with Fosters Solicitors, one of East Anglia’s leading law firms.
“Our successful partnership with the ELA is a business relationship we value very highly at Fosters. We strive to offer cost effective first rate legal support to all members in a way that complements the hard work of the Association” (Chris Fielding, Partner at Fosters)
For more information the Fosters Landlord and Tenant Team please view the Fosters Litigation page
You can find their office nearest to you and their contact details here
Discounts for ELA Members
Litigation
The initial consultation (‘IC’) is usually £250 + VAT (so £300), which is reduced by 10% for ELA members, so £225 + VAT. This includes a detailed letter of advice.
10% off future instructions
Wills, Lasting Powers of Attorney & Probate
Single straightforward Will @ £125 plus VAT
Mirror straightforward Will @ £200 plus VAT
10% off future instructions
Residential
15% off Residential Property sale and Purchase Fees
Family
15% on fixed fee and hourly Partner rates with Lucy Simpson
Commercial Property
10% discount on Commercial Fees
Crime
15% on fixed fee and hourly rates within the Crime and Defence department
Personal Injury
Free consultation to discuss potential claims with a member of the Personal Injury team
Additional Legal services in relation to Residential Buy to Let Purchase
Buy to Let Purchase quotation at £150,000
Legal Fees – £488.75 plus VAT (15% discount applied)
Stamp Duty – £500
Land Registry Fee – £95
Searches – £230
Bank Transfer Fee – £30 inc of VAT
E-lodgment fee – £20
Sundry Expenses & Admin fees – £60 inc of VAT
Buy to Let Purchase at £250,000
Legal Fees – £595 plus VAT (15% discount applied)
Stamp Duty – £2,500
Land Registry Fee – £135
Searches- £230
Bank Transfer Fee – £30 inc of VAT
E-lodgment Fee – £20
Sundry Expenses & Admin Fees – £60 inc of VAT
Fosters are happy to provide the following new services:
Employment Law – Free 30 minute consultation
Business and Commercial – 10% discount on Business & Commercial Fees
Additional Legal Services in relation to Property transactions
On occasion, you may request or require some additional legal services to be carried out. Unlike many other lawyers, we can provide these to you on a transparent, fixed price basis, as set out in this menu below.
| Service | Costs (+VAT) |
| Securing the second legal charge under “Home to Buy” scheme | £250 |
| Assignment of a Solar Panel Lease and obtaining consents | £150 |
| Acting for a lender on a Bridging Loan | £200 |
| Deed of Appointment of a New Trustee | £150 |
| Arranging an Insurance policy | £50 |
| Liaising with a Management Company on a freehold property | £100 |
| Flying Freehold Deed of Mutual Covenant | £150 |
| Preparing a Deed of Trust | £300 |
| Drafting a Transfer of Part with rights, reservations and/or covenants | £300 |
| Removal of Registered caution (each time) | £100 |
| Transfer of Discharge of Legal Aid Charge or current loan | £190 |
| Drafting additional Contract packages for sale contract race | £250 |
| Statutory Declaration for Title rectification or other reasons | £150 |
| Voluntary First Registration for a sale property | £250 |
| Electronic money transfer outside the UK | £100 |
| Dealing with Third Party Lawyers (eg matrimonial dispute | £150 |
| Fee Handling a contract race on a sale | £250 |
| Key undertaking for access between exchange ad completion | £75 |
| Service of Notices of Assignment | £20 |
| Power of Attorney (each) | £150 |