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