1. That the Council charges £250 for any Deferred Payment Agreement, whether or not the matter proceeds to completion, plus the costs of any Land Registry fees it incurs on each transaction.
2. That the Council recovers legal fees of £125 whenever it discharges a Legal Charge.
3. That the level of these charges be reviewed annually and adjusted appropriately in line with general financial planning and budget setting.
Reason for Decisions
To ensure that the increased cost of servicing the continuing and growing demand for Deferred Payment Agreements is primarily met by those taking advantage of the scheme.
[The decisions on this item may be called in by the Adult Social Care Select Committee]