The verdict in three sentences
An investor visa and citizenship law firm in London sells trust to families often living abroad, who compare firms on their websites before any call: eligibility, timelines, costs, risks, with dated information. A London agency charges 18,000 to 70,000 GBP for a bespoke site in 2026, while the fixed Kolonell grid sits at 2,300, 3,900 or 6,900 GBP depending on the tier. The real gap shows over 3 years, once you add content, translations and regulatory review.
What an investor immigration firm's site has to prove
Programmes change fast. The UK Tier 1 Investor visa closed in February 2022, the US EB-5 programme was reformed by the EB-5 Reform and Integrity Act of 2022, Ireland closed its Immigrant Investor Programme in 2023, and several European golden visas have closed or changed scope. A site still presenting a closed programme destroys its credibility in one line. Every page must therefore be dated and never promise approval.
Essential pages: one page per programme you advise on (with an update date), a page on how source of funds is checked, lawyer profiles with their professional registration, a fees page meeting transparency obligations, confidential appointment booking, and legal pages (privacy, cookies, complaints). For SRA-regulated firms, the Transparency Rules require price information to be published for certain immigration services; solicitor advertising rules also apply. UK GDPR, the Data Protection Act 2018 and PECR for cookies and email marketing fall under the ICO, and a WCAG 2.2 AA target helps meet the Equality Act 2010. This is not legal advice.
Real cost: freelancers, London agencies and a fixed grid
Local ranges as a 2026 ballpark, based on typical quotes from London agencies specialising in law firms and public freelance rate pages.
| Provider | Build price (GBP) | Usually included | Often missing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Freelancer in London | 5,000 to 14,000 | Design, build, contact form | Legal copywriting, language versions |
| Generalist web agency | 18,000 to 35,000 | Design, CMS, basic SEO | Knowledge of SRA rules |
| Law firm specialist agency | 35,000 to 70,000 and more | Strategy, copy, compliance | Nothing, but 4 to 6 months' lead time |
| Kolonell Starter | 2,300 | Bespoke site, native copywriting, 3 months' support | Client areas, integrations (on quote) |
| Kolonell Growth | 3,900 | Programme pages and richer content, native copywriting | Client areas, integrations (on quote) |
| Kolonell Premium | 6,900 | Multilingual tier, languages set in the quote | Client areas, integrations (on quote) |
Every Kolonell tier includes a project manager reachable in your time zone, native English or French copywriting, delivery in 3 to 4 weeks (4 to 6 for Premium) and 3 months of support. A document upload portal, a connection to your case management software or a custom application are on quote. Details are on the international offer.
Hidden costs, and the three-year total
The build price does not tell the whole story. Here is a three-year projection for a 20 to 30 page site, with assumptions clearly labelled.
| Three-year item | London specialist agency (GBP) | Kolonell Growth (GBP) |
|---|---|---|
| Build | 45,000 | 3,900 |
| Team photography (third party) | 1,500 | 1,500 |
| Programme page translations (third party, if needed) | 3,000 | 3,000 |
| Internal regulatory review (partner hours valued) | 2,400 | 2,400 |
| Post-launch maintenance (market assumption) | 10,800 | 6,600 |
| Programme page updates | Often included in maintenance | On quote |
| Three-year total, excluding updates | 62,700 | 17,400 |
Maintenance is a market assumption (300 GBP a month for the agency, 200 GBP a month for a third-party provider after the 3 included months of support, so 33 months), since Kolonell maintenance after the 3 included months is on quote.
When a London agency is still the better choice, and what to ask
A London agency makes sense if you want in-person workshops, a full brand strategy or deep integration with your case management software. It is also the right call if your firm requires a provider already approved by its insurer or compliance officer.
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Questions to ask any provider: who dates and updates the programme pages, who checks the wording the SRA requires, where form data is hosted, how the site handles enquiries from abroad, and who owns the domain and the code. For a verifiable reference in legal services, Kolonell built the website of TR Signing Group (trsigninggroup.com), a signing services company in New Jersey.
Mini case study
Illustrative example: Ashdown Crane Partners, a 6-lawyer firm in Mayfair specialising in investor visas and citizenship for families from the Gulf and Asia. Agency quote: 48,000 GBP. Premium option at 6,900 GBP, with languages set in the quote, plus 4,000 GBP of third-party translation and 1,500 GBP of photography, 12,400 GBP in total. Gap: 35,600 GBP. If average fees per matter are 15,000 GBP and the site brings 2 extra matters a year, the spend is covered in the first year.
FAQ
Should we display our fees?
For SRA-regulated firms, the Transparency Rules require price information for certain immigration services. Many firms publish a range, for example from 5,000 GBP for a simple application, with what is included.
What does a multilingual site cost?
At Kolonell, the Premium tier at 6,900 GBP is the multilingual tier, with languages set in the quote. Legal translations reviewed by a lawyer remain a third-party cost, often 0.10 to 0.20 GBP per word as a 2026 ballpark.
How long does it take?
3 to 4 weeks for Starter and Growth, 4 to 6 weeks for Premium, once copy is signed off by a partner. A specialist agency often needs 16 to 24 weeks.
Can we promise visa processing times?
No: timelines depend on the authorities and change often. State observed, dated timelines, with a clear statement that no outcome is guaranteed.
Can the site receive client documents?
Yes, on quote: a secure document upload portal needs hosting, encryption and controlled access. Allow 2 to 4 extra weeks depending on scope.
Let's scope your project. A site on the Growth tier, with dated programme pages and a fees page, can be live in 3 to 4 weeks once your copy is signed off. See the international offer or request a free quote: detailed reply within 48 hours.
Mohamed Bah
Fondateur, Kolonell
Passionate about digital and entrepreneurship in Africa, Mohamed has been helping Sénégalese businesses with their digital transformation since 2020. Founder of Kolonell, he believes every SME deserves a professional and accessible online présence.
