Fixed Fee Pricing
Our fixed fee prices are inclusive of GST and standard searches
Our Fee Promise
At GP we understand the prospect of receiving a bill from your accountant or solicitor can be daunting, and so our fee promise is:
- Wherever possible we will provide a fixed fee for your matter so that you know exactly what we are going to do and how much it will cost. More than 98% of our matters are fixed fee.
- For those matters where the fee cannot be fixed; we will tell you why and let you know ahead of time what your costs are likely to be, including for best and worst case scenarios.
- We promise to achieve the best result possible for you. We do this by focusing only on what matters and by keeping your goals and best interests in mind at all times. This enables us to keep our fees, and your costs, down.
Our clients know how much we charge, before any work goes ahead and are kept fully aware and updated throughout the process. No surprises. No shocks.
Conveyancing
Residential Purchase (existing house, unit and land) – $1,995.00 inc. GST
- Includes titles, plan, rates, water & land tax. Excludes Body Corporate search. PEXA fee to be included in the fixed fee.
Residential Sale – $995.00 inc. GST
- Includes title and if required company and settlement agent fees. PEXA Fee to be included in the fixed fee.
Vacant Block of Land Purchase (off the plan purchases of vacant land and units/apartments e.g. a new subdivision) – $1,430.00
- Review of the contract will incur additional fees. Please contact one of our property lawyers for a quote.
Vacant Block of Land Purchase (in an existing subdivision e.g. a vacant block of land amongst built houses) – $1,695.00
- Includes titles, plan, rates, water and land tax
Commercial
Disclaimer: these fees may vary depending on the complexity of your circumstance. Our team will provide you with a comprehensive quote upon inquiry.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCING – PURCHASE
- Established – starts from $2,850 including GST and title, plan, rates, water, and land tax search. Body Corporate searches not included. Fees will vary depending on complexity and existing leases. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
- Vacant land – starts from $2,500 including GST and title, plan, rates, water, and land tax search. Fees will vary depending on complexity and existing leases. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
COMMERCIAL PROPERTY CONVEYANCING – SALE
- Established – starts from $2,200 including GST. Fees will vary depending on complexity and existing leases. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
- Vacant land – starts from $1,850 including GST. Fees will vary depending on complexity and existing leases. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
REVIEW OF COMMERCIAL PROPERTY SALE CONTRACT – starts from $660.00 inc GST. Fees will vary depending on complexity of the contract. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
SOLICITOR’S CERTIFICATE (MORTGAGE OR GUARANTOR DOCUMENTS) – starts from $770.00 inc GST. Fees will vary depending on the nature of the Guarantee. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
BUSINESS START-UP ADVICE with a Solicitor & Accountant – First 30 minutes free. If additional time is required, our fees will be calculated on a ‘time-spent’ basis at the hourly rate of $330 per hour including GST
BUSINESS PURCHASE – Starts from $2,500 inc. GST. Fees will vary depending on the complexity of the transaction. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
BUSINESS SALE – Starts from $1,500 inc. GST. Fees will vary depending on the complexity of the transaction. Please contact one of our commercial lawyers for a quote.
Estate Planning
SINGLE
- Will – $480.00
- EPA (Enduring Power of Attorney) – $410.00
- AHD (Advanced Health Directive) – $410.00
SINGLE PACKAGES
- Will & EPA or AHD – $620.00
- Will & EPA & AHD – $690.00
(no trusts, no SMSF, first marriage, no children from other relationships, no other complications) - Testamentary Trust Will – $1,740.00
- Testamentary Trust & EPA or AHD – $1,840.00
- Testamentary Trust & EPA & AHD – $1,940.00
- Assessing and confirming client’s capacity to make a will (includes consulting with and report from doctor) – $220.00–$880.00
- BDBN (industry fund) – $120.00
- SMSF (for simple death benefit nominations only) – $240.00
COUPLES
- Wills – $690.00
- EPAs (Enduring Powers of Attorney) – $580.00
- AHDs (Advanced Health Directives) – $580.00
COUPLE PACKAGES
- Wills & EPAs or AHDs – $930.00
- Wills & EPAs & AHDs – $1,050.00
(no trusts, no SMSF, first marriage, no children from other relationships, no other complications) - Testamentary Trust Wills – $2,630.00
- Testamentary Trusts & EPAs or AHDs – $2,790.00
- Testamentary Trusts & EPAs & AHDs – $3,100.00
- Assessing and confirming client’s capacity to make a power of attorney (includes consulting with and report from doctor) – $440.00–$1,320.00
- BDBN (industry fund) – $240.00
- SMSF(for simple death benefit nominations only) – $350.00
- Codicil – $240.00 per document
- Statutory Declarations – $350.00 per declaration
- Deed of mutual Wills – $2,500.00
- General Power of Attorney – $240.00 + Registration fees of POA
- Reading SMSF trust deed and insert appropriate will clauses – $240.00
- Reading trust deed and insert appropriate will clauses – $240.00 per trust deed
*Trust Deed for replacing key trust positions under the Will only.
DECEASED ESTATES
Initial Consultation – Free Consultation (strictly 30 minutes)
Family Law
INITIAL CONSULTATION: Please call us today to book a free initial consult with our experienced Solicitors.
DRAFT OR REVIEW BINDING FINANCICAL AGREEMENT: Between $5,000 to $10,000 inc GST, depending on the complexity of your matter.
ADVISE & SETTLE BINDING CHILD SUPPOR TAGREEMENT (BCSA): Between $1,500 to $4,000 inc GST.
PROPERTY & PARENTING CONSENT ORDER APPLICATIONS: Starting from $5,000 to $10,000 inc GST depending on the complexity of the matter.
JOINT DIVORCE APPLICATION: A fixed fee of $1,060 inc GST. There is also an additional outlay for the court processing fee of $1,060. Please note this fee is paid directly to the court and will only be subject to a fee exemption in appropriate circumstances (i.e. pensioner or on Centrelink benefits).
SOLE DIVORCE APPLICATION: Between $1,250 and $1,750 inc GST. There is also an additional outlay for the court processing fee of $1,060. Please note this fee is paid directly to the court and will only be subject to a fee exemption in appropriate circumstances (i.e. pensioner or on Centrelink benefits).
*The firm’s fees may rise in circumstances where there are complex issues to address or a complex asset base to resolve or separate. Specific tailored fee advice is always given at your first meeting.
Notary Public
NOTARY PUBLIC WITNESSING – starts from $230.00 inc. GST
*Please note you will receive a direct quote from our Solicitors after they review your document. Documents need to be sent to the Solicitor at least 24 hours prior to your appointment.
Tax
STANDARD INDIVIDUAL TAX RETURN (ITRS)
- Individual Client – $220.00 incl GST
- Couple – $440.00 incl GST
- Estate Tax Return – Starts from $660.00
- Sole Trader Tax Return (Less than $80k income) – Starts from $350.00
- Partnership Tax Return – Starts from $350.00
- Trust Tax Return – Starts from $950.00
- Company Tax Return – Starts from $950.00
- Superfund – Starts from $1,650.00
- BAS (reconciled and balanced) – $220.00 per quarter
- Registered Office for client – $253.00 per year
*All prices quoted on a case by case basis
STRUCTURING/START-UP
Initial structuring consultation = first 30 minutes free, $440 per hour from there after.
- Sole trader – Starts from $165.00
- Partnership – Starts from $440.00
- Trust – Starts from $800.00
- Company – Starts from $1,260.00
- Service company no employees – Starts from $2,200.00
- Service company with employees – Starts from $2,800.00
- SMSF – Starts from $810.00
- SMSF (for borrowing) – Starts from $3,000.00 plus processional fees (quote)
Traffic and Crime
TRAFFIC OFFENCES:
- Drink or Drug Driving Matters – $1,650
- Plead guilty & application for a work licence – $1,850-$2,200
- All other traffic offences – $1,650
OTHER CRIME – GUILTY PLEA:
- Magistrates Court matters – $1,650
- District Court & above matters – starting from $2,200
- Bail applications – $1,650
*The firm’s fees may rise in circumstances where there are complex issues to address. Tailored fixed fee pricing is always given at the end of any first meeting.
Mediation Venue Hire
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Marketing and Branding Services
Greenhalgh Pickard’s affiliated partner, EcoMarketing, specialises in providing comprehensive guidance for businesses in brand development and strategy. Offering services ranging from crafting brand guidelines and sustainability strategies to graphic design and digital marketing, they are dedicated to assisting your brand in establishing a strong presence in the market and expanding your client base.
Check out their website or click here to download a pricing guide.
For Litigation or Employment Law matters, please call our office for a quote suited to your circumstances.
We offer a free 15-minute initial phone consult with our Solicitors and fixed-fee consultations.
*The firm’s fees may rise in circumstances where there are complex issues to address. Tailored fixed fee pricing is always given at the end of any first meeting.
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