Increase In Court Fees

The Court and Tribunal Fees Order 2025 came into force on 8 April 2025.

This order increases certain fees payable to HMCTS in respect of court and tribunal proceedings. The fee for issuing a possession claim in the County Court will increase from £391 to £404 (and from £528 to £545 in the High Court). The fee for seeking permission in a claim for judicial review will increase from £169 to £174. Lodging an appeal at the Upper Tribunal (Lands Chamber) will increase from £242 to £250. The hearing fee for cases in the First-Tier Tribunal (Property Chamber) will increase from £220 to £227.

• General application (N244) by consent or without notice - from £119 to £123
• General application (N244) on notice - from £303 to £313

Oliver Kew

Published on 15/04/2025