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How to hire a conveyancing solicitor in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.

A conveyancing solicitor in Ireland costs €1,200–€3,500 per transaction, typically around €2,000. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.

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THE 60-SECOND VERSION

Hiring a conveyancing solicitor in five steps

  1. Are you on the Roll of Solicitors, and what is your number?A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — drafting Contracts — the solicitor is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts for the sale or purchase of property.
  2. How does property's value change the price?It is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  3. How does complexity of the transaction change the price?A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  4. How does solicitor's experience change the price?A tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low. — ask before the quote rather than after.
  5. What is not included?Services such as property surveys, valuations, and mortgage advice are generally not included in conveyancing fees — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a conveyancing solicitor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

BEFORE YOU BOOK

Check before you book

the Roll of Solicitors

A person must be on the Roll AND hold a current practising certificate. Being qualified is not the same as being entitled to practise. Restricted to solicitor holding a current practising certificate: acting as a solicitor; conveyancing and the drawing of certain documents for reward; describing oneself as a solicitor.

Search the Roll of Solicitors for the name or the registration number before you agree a price. lawsociety.ie →

Costs in writing

A legal practitioner must provide a written statement of costs (a section 150 notice) as soon as practicable after taking instructions. If no written costs notice arrives, ask for it before anything else happens. It is the document every later argument about fees depends on.

Ask for the notice before you instruct anyone, and keep it: it is the document any later dispute about the bill is read against.

Insurance

Expect professional indemnity insurance is compulsory for solicitors in practice. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.

Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.

Trader or private seller

Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.

Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.

VAT

VAT at 23%, the standard rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.

Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →

“Are you on the Roll of Solicitors, and what is your number?”

A good answer: A number you can look up yourself before you agree a price — drafting Contracts — the solicitor is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts for the sale or purchase of property.

“How does property's value change the price?”

A good answer: It is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does complexity of the transaction change the price?”

A good answer: A one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“How does solicitor's experience change the price?”

A good answer: A tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low. — ask before the quote rather than after.

“What is not included?”

A good answer: Services such as property surveys, valuations, and mortgage advice are generally not included in conveyancing fees — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a conveyancing solicitor job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.

“Who insures you, and what is the policy number?”

A good answer: Expect professional indemnity insurance is compulsory for solicitors in practice — property Searches — conducting property searches is a crucial part of the conveyancing process.

“What do I get in writing, and when?”

A good answer: A written scope and a price before the conveyancing solicitor starts, and an itemised invoice after — initial Consultation — A conveyancing solicitor typically begins with an initial consultation to discuss the details of the property transaction.

Getting the quote right

  • Property's value — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong.
  • Complexity of the transaction — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from.
  • Solicitor's experience — a tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low.
  • Access issues or specific legal requirements — a clear run to the work is the quickest job there is.
  • In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
  • What is NOT included, named
  • Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
  • The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register

Walk away if

  • They are not on the Roll of Solicitors, or the number does not resolve to the name on the quote
  • They will not talk about it: property's value — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong
  • They will not talk about it: complexity of the transaction — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from
  • They will not talk about it: solicitor's experience — a tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low
  • A price for the conveyancing solicitor before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
  • Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
LOW
€1,200
TYPICAL
€2,000
HIGH
€3,500

What a conveyancing solicitor costs: €1,200–€3,500 per transaction

The figures are for the job, per transaction, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Residential conveyancing and Commercial conveyancing each carry their own band. Conveyancing Solicitor price guide →

Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.

KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE

Conveyancing solicitors near you, with the badges that matter shown

ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.

Or post the job free and let them come to you.

  1. Look firstProperty's value — it is where estimates most often turn out to be wrong — that is what the conveyancing solicitor is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
  2. Agree what is being doneComplexity of the transaction — a one-off design has no shortcuts to borrow from — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
  3. The work itselfSolicitor's experience — a tradesperson with a waiting list has no reason to quote low — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
  4. Check it togetherAccess issues or specific legal requirements — a clear run to the work is the quickest job there is — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the conveyancing solicitor is still there.
  5. What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, the complexity of the property transaction can significantly affect the time required to complete the conveyancing process.

Initial Consultation
A conveyancing solicitor typically begins with an initial consultation to discuss the details of the property transaction.
Property Searches
Conducting property searches is a crucial part of the conveyancing process.
Drafting Contracts
The solicitor is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts for the sale or purchase of property.
Residential Conveyancing
Involves legal work related to the buying and selling of residential properties, including flats and houses.
Commercial Conveyancing
Focuses on property transactions involving commercial properties, such as offices, shops, and industrial sites.
Remortgaging Services
Assists clients in transferring their existing mortgage to a new lender, often to secure better rates or terms.

AFTER

When the job is done

Keep the invoice and the paperworkAn itemised invoice with the trader's name, the work and the total — drafting Contracts — the solicitor is responsible for drafting and reviewing contracts for the sale or purchase of property, because it is what a buyer's solicitor, an insurer or a lender asks for long after the conveyancing solicitor has gone.
Test what was doneProperty Searches — conducting property searches is a crucial part of the conveyancing process — and something that does not work on the day is theirs to put right there and then.
Ask what the guarantee isOn the workmanship and on the parts, and for how long each one runs — they are usually different. initial Consultation — A conveyancing solicitor typically begins with an initial consultation to discuss the details of the property transaction — under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 what was agreed is what can be relied on.
Leave the reviewOnly a booked job can be reviewed on Locufy, which is why the score on a conveyancing solicitor's card means something — property Disputes Resolution — offers legal advice and representation in disputes related to property ownership, boundaries, or tenancy.

STEP 1Say it in writing, firstSay what is wrong and what you want done. Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 the work must be carried out with reasonable skill and care, and defective work put right.
STEP 2Use the make-it-right step on LocufyUnder four stars you are asked whether to send it to the provider first; we follow it through. Then review.
STEP 3Escalate to the body that regulates itReport it to the Roll of Solicitors.
STEP 4Small claimsSmall claims covers €2,000, once you have asked in writing and given them a chance to put it right.

Hiring a conveyancing solicitor: questions people ask

The cost can vary based on the property's value, complexity of the transaction, and the solicitor's experience. Additional fees for searches, disbursements, and any specific legal issues can also affect the overall price.

The duration of the conveyancing process can range from a few weeks to several months, depending on factors such as the property type and the efficiency of all parties involved. On average, it takes about 8-12 weeks to complete.

While a general solicitor can handle conveyancing, it is advisable to use a specialist conveyancing solicitor. They have specific expertise and knowledge of property law, which can help prevent potential issues during the transaction.

Some solicitors may offer expedited services for urgent transactions, but this can come at a premium price. It's important to discuss your timeline and needs upfront to see if such services are feasible.

Yes, many conveyancing solicitors can handle multiple related services, such as wills or property disputes. This can sometimes lead to discounts or bundled pricing, so it’s worth discussing your needs.

Services such as property surveys, valuations, and mortgage advice are generally not included in conveyancing fees. These may require separate professionals or additional costs.

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Conveyancing solicitors near you

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Sources — checked October 2026

  1. Law Society of Ireland — find a solicitor
  2. Legal Services Regulatory Authority
  3. Legal Services Regulation Act 2015
  4. Consumer Rights Act 2022
  5. Revenue — LAWYERS/SOLICITORS SERVICES (LEGAL SERVICES) — Standard rate
  6. Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
  7. Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only