Fees and charges
Part of:
Estates management
On this page, you can find the relevant fees for different estate services.
Fees for existing tenancies with the Council (2026/2027)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Lease copies (when tenant is unable to download a copy from Land Registry) | £35 for electronic copy / £70 for paper copy |
| Notice of Transfer | £50 |
| Licence to assign or underlet commercial property | £790 |
| Licence for works or alterations to commercial property | £790 |
| Deed of Surrender for commercial property/third sector | Minimum £750 (dependent on the complexity of the transaction) |
| Deed of Variation for commercial property | £1050 |
| New lease | £1050 or 5% of rent |
| Dilapidations | On a case by case basis. Hourly rate charged |
| Freehold sale or transfer (commercial freehold) | £1050 |
| Freehold sale or transfer (ground rents) | £790 |
Land and property enquiry fees (2026/2027)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Miscellaneous enquiries (including land ownership enquiries) | £175 for basic enquiries / £640 for more complicated enquiries |
| Short Term Licence | £530 |
| Tenancy at Will | £530 |
| Licence to Occupy | £530 |
| Deed of Easement | £1580 |
| Access Licence | £610 |
| New lease | £1050 or 5% of rent |
Other fees (2026/2027)
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Ground lease re-gear | £1050 |
| Leasehold enfranchisement | £1050 |
| Valuations | Minimum £790 (price upon enquiry) |
| Removal of Restrictive Covenant | Minimum £1580 (price upon enquiry) |
| Disposal of Land for garden tenancies | £1050 |
Making a payment
If you have received an invoice for fees in advance, pay online via 'council invoices.'
If you require confirmation of the fee before submitting your payment, email estates@trafford.gov.uk.