Our Fees

 

The following sets out our estimate of the legal fees that we would charge for matters that we regularly act on.

Please note, the fees set out below are a guide only and not an estimate, quotation or fixed price.

All fees set out below are plus GST and disbursements, if any.

Our fees are charged based on the time we spend on a matter and maybe adjusted to reflect other factors (for example, the results achieved and the urgency, level of skill, complexity, responsibility, and specialist knowledge required).

We would be happy to provide you with a fee estimate specific to your matter. To provide an estimate we will require copies of all your documentation (including, if relevant, the sale and purchase agreement, certificate of title, trust deed etc). Please don’t hesitate to ask us for an estimate.


Anti-Money Laundering Compliance

Under the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism Act 2009 we are required to conduct due diligence on our clients. We may use a third-party service to complete the customer due diligence required.
Fee for customer due diligence – each individual
$50.00
Fee for customer due diligence – complicated (e.g. trust or company)
$250.00

Purchase - Residential Property

Base fee – conveyancing without loan/mortgage
$1,650.00
Base fee – conveyancing with one loan/mortgage
$1,800.00
Fee for establishing Landonline e-dealing
$120.00
Office service charge (estimate only)
$180.00
Title/easement/covenant review
Fees will vary

Additional fees that may be required

 
Kiwisaver first home withdrawal application
$500.00
Guarantee (each)
$400.00
Trust or company resolutions and certificates (each)
$250.00
Unit titled property (including review of body corporate rules)
$350.00
Cross leased property (review of cross lease)
$350.00
Deed of nomination or purchaser
$300.00
Statutory declaration confirming identity
$300.00
Purchasing a tenanted property
$350.00
Review of a development or building contract
$750.00 - $2,000.00
Overseas Investment Office application
$500.00 - $1,000.00

Sale - Residential Property

Base fee – conveyancing without discharge of mortgage
$1,550.00
Base fee – conveyancing with discharge of one mortgage
$1,600.00
Fee for establishing Landonline e-dealing
$120.00
Office services charge (estimate only)
$180.00

Additional fees that may be required

 
Sale and Purchase Agreement (clauses drafting extra)
$450.00
Trust or company resolutions and certificates (each)
$250.00
Unit titled property
$350.00
Statutory declaration confirming identity
$300.00
Selling a tenanted property
$500.00

Refinance of Property

Base fee
$1,500.00
Discharge of mortgage/caveat/charge (each)
$250.00
Loan and mortgage (each)
$300.00
Guarantee (each)
$300.00
Trust resolutions and certificates
$250.00
Company resolutions and certificates
$250.00

Establishment of Trust

Base fee – drafting trust deed and establishing trust (excludes transfer of property)
$1,750.00
Trustee resolutions
$250.00
Deed of Retirement and Appointment of Trustees
$650.00

Transfer of property to Trust

Base fee – conveyancing
$1150.00
Drafting Sale and Purchase Agreement
$250.00
Deed of acknowledgement of debt
$350.00
Deed of reduction of debt
$350.00
Mortgage from trustees to individuals
$250.00
Variation of mortgage re first gift
$250.00
Trust resolutions and certificates (each)
$250.00
Fee for searching certificate of title
$45.00
Fee for establishing Landonline e-dealing
$120.00
Residential tenancy agreement
$250.00

Professional Trustee Services

Simple Family Trust

 
Annual fee for Donnell Sherry providing an independent trustee of a family trust with the family home as the sole asset, including:
  • preparation and execution of annual trustee resolutions; and
  • arranging an attending annual trustee meeting

$750.00
per year

Complex Trust

 
Annual fee for Donnell Sherry providing an independent trustee of a trust that holds more than one property, including:
  • preparation and execution of annual trustee resolutions; and
  • arranging an attending annual trustee meeting

Note: Our fee will vary depending on number of assets and whether the trust is trading as a business. We are happy to discuss a fee that relates specifically to your trust.

$900.00
- $2,000.00
per year

Review of financial statements

 
Review of annual financial statements of a trust to which Donnell Sherry provides an independent trustee.

$250.00
per review

Anti-Money Laundering Checks

 
Responding to a request for Anti-Money Laundering identification and sources of wealth documentation by a professional trustee provided by Donnell Sherry.
$150.00
per request

Wills & Enduring Powers of Attorney

Simple will (each person)
$550.00 - $750.00
Codicil
$400.00
Enduring power of attorney – property (each person)
$400.00 - $500.00
Enduring power of attorney – personal care and welfare (each person)
$400.00 - $500.00

Estate Administration

Please contact us to discuss an estimate for estate administration matters, as legal fees will vary depending on the nature and extent of the estate.


Commercial Property

Please contact us to discuss an estimate for all commercial property matters, as legal fees will vary for each transaction.


Companies

Company incorporation
$500.00
Statutory records folder
$350.00
Shareholders’ agreement (up to 4 shareholders)
$1,750.00
Company constitution
$350.00
Filing annual return
$125.00

Purchase of Retirement Village Occupational Licence

Base Fee
$1,500.00

Urgency Fee

Base Fee
$500.00

Disbursement Guide

The following sets out disbursements that are incurred on matters that we regularly act on. All disbursements set out below include GST.

Disbursements – Landonline (GST inclusive)

 
Title and instrument searches
$6.00
Registration of an instrument
$90.00
Discharge of mortgage
$90.00
Transfer of registered proprietor
$90.00
Registration of mortgage
$90.00
New title
$145.00

Disbursements – Companies Office

 
Name reservation
$10.00
Company incorporation
$105.00
Annual return
$36.00
Amalgamation
$350.00
Restoration of company to register
$150.00

Disbursements – Personal Property Securities Register

 
Search
$2.30
Register financing statement
$16.10
Renew financing statement
$16.10

Disbursements – Estate Administration

 
High Court filing fee for probate
$200.00

Immigration

The following sets out our estimate of the legal fees that we would charge for common immigration matters.

We would be happy to provide you with an estimate for any work that is not set out below.

  • Email us for enquiries.  We will reply as soon as possible, and no later than the next business day.

  • You don’t have to pay your immigration fees in one sum.  You can spread the payment of the fees over 3, 6, 9, or 12 months.  We use Fee Funders for this service.

Fee for filing of 2021 Residency Visa – each individual
$1,850.00
Fee for filing of Accredited Employer Work Visa - each individual
$2,500.00
Fee for filing Compulsory Employer Accreditation 2022
$5,000.00

Please note that we aim to keep to the fees set out above, however if your particular situation requires additional work than what is usually required our fee may be higher.  We will let you know if we thing our fees might exceed the amounts set out above.

All fees set out above are plus GST and disbursements, if any.  All governmental filing fees will be charged in addition to our fees.   

Our fees are charged based on the time we spend on a matter and maybe adjusted to reflect other factors (for example, the results achieved and the urgency, level of skill, complexity, responsibility, and specialist knowledge required).

Disbursements – Landonline (incl GST)

Title and instrument searches
$5.00
Registration of an instrument
$80.00
Discharge of mortgage
$80.00
Transfer of registered proprietor
$80.00
Registration of mortgage
$80.00
New title
$135.00

Disbursements – Companies Office

Name reservation
$10.00
Company incorporation
$105.00
Annual return
$36.00
Amalgamation
$350.00
Restoration of company to register
$150.00

Disbursements – Personal Property Securities Register

Search
$2.30
Register financing statement
$16.10
Renew financing statement
$16.10

Disbursements – Estate Administration

High Court filing fee for probate
$200.00
 

Contact

NORTH SHORE

Level 1
Unit 20, 18 Link Drive
Wairau Valley
Auckland 0627

 
 

AUCKLAND CITY

Level 7a
Tasman Building
16 Anzac Ave
Auckland 1010