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Personal Contract Purchase (PCP) claims are on the rise, and with their growing complexity, lawyers increasingly look for efficient ways to manage and recover their costs.

In this blog, we’ll break down how legal costs work, compare the most common fee structures, and explain how specialists like DMD Costs can help clarify and manage costs effectively.

Got a defendant accepting your Part 36 after the 21-day window? You could be missing out on extra cash, find out more here:

Turn case hours into cash: a Costs Draftsman converts your wins into fully recoverable fees. DMD Costs does it faster, sharper, and without stealing fee-earner time.

Solicitors Googling “bill of costs draft” or “costs draftsman services” are usually firefighting—chasing budgets, replies, or a stubborn Part 8. This guide gathers every high-traffic query, from fixed recoverable costs advice to NIHL restoration fees claims, and shows how to plug profit leaks fast.

Awaab’s Law sets hard deadlines for fixing serious damp, mould and other hazards in social housing from 27 October 2025. For claimant solicitors, every missed deadline becomes a ready-made breach—turning liability arguments, damages and cost recovery in your favour.

Fixed Recoverable Costs rule the fast track in 2025, but savvy solicitors still have escape routes. This quick guide unpacks the top three FRC escape routes—CPR 45.29J “exceptional circumstances,” Part 36 indemnity-cost uplifts, and built-in exclusions for NIHL, housing disrepair, and clinical-negligence claims—so you can recover full hourly-rate costs without shifting to the multi-track.