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What to know about Software developers
Commissioning bespoke software in the UK turns on a point that surprises most buyers: unless the contract says otherwise, the developer owns the copyright in what you paid for. The Intellectual Property Office's guidance is blunt about it. The first legal owner of copyright is the person or organisation that created the work, not the commissioner, unless you agree otherwise in writing. Employees are the exception, because their employer owns what they create in the course of employment.
Read our full guide to Software developersWhat affects the fees software developers charge
Fees depend on the work involved and how the professional bills. We only publish fee ranges when they’re backed by real LokalMatch data or reliable sources. Until then, here’s what usually changes the fee:
- Scope and complexity of the work
- How the firm bills: hourly, per project or on a monthly retainer
- Experience of the team
- Timeline and how urgent the work is
- Ongoing support after the work is delivered
How to choose software developers in Gateshead
- Ask for examples of similar work for clients like you.
- Read reviews and ask for references you can contact.
- Make sure the scope, deliverables and timeline are written down before work starts.
- Ask who will do the work: an in-house team, freelancers or subcontractors.
- Compare two or three proposals before you decide.
Questions to ask software developers before you hire
- Have you done work like this before, and can I see examples?
- Who will work on this, and who is my main contact?
- How do you charge: hourly, per project or monthly?
- What is included, and what costs extra?
- How long is the contract, and how can either side end it?
- How will you report on progress?
- Who owns the work, files and accounts you set up for me?
Licences and registration
This kind of work is often limited to licensed or registered professionals, and the rules depend on where you are. Ask which body they’re registered with, and check their status on that body’s public register before you hire.
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