PRICE GUIDE · BUSINESS & PROFESSIONAL · 2026–2027
Conveyancing Solicitor cost in the UK
£500–£2,200 per transaction. Typically £1,420.
Conveyancing for a home purchase costs £500–£2,200 per transaction, with about £1,420 a typical total including searches and other disbursements. A simple freehold sale is cheapest; leasehold flats, new builds and high-value homes cost the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in the UK?
| Low end | £500 | a simple freehold sale |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £1,420 | what most people pay |
| High end | £2,200 | a leasehold flat or a high-value home |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the accountants, solicitors and professional firms near you.
What moves the price
- Freehold or leasehold — leasehold flats need lease checks and management packs, which add to conveyancing
- Property value — many firms charge more as the purchase price rises
- Buying or selling — a purchase involves searches and mortgage work, so it costs more than a sale
- Disbursements — local searches, Land Registry fees and bank transfer charges are added on top
- Mortgage or cash — acting for a mortgage lender adds work to the conveyancing
- Complications — shared ownership, new builds and title problems take more time
Professional services prices in the UK are up 12% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Other services n.e.c., to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical conveyancing solicitor would have cost about £1250 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7FR →
WHAT YOU GET
What a conveyancing solicitor booking includes
Takes: Usually eight to twelve weeks from offer to completion, longer in chains. Not included: Surveys, mortgage arrangement fees and removals are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common conveyancing solicitor jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask for a fixed conveyancing fee that includes all the disbursements you will pay
- Compare a few conveyancing quotes, as firms are required to publish prices for residential conveyancing work
- Ask whether the conveyancing solicitor charges less when the same firm handles both your sale and your purchase together
Before you book
- Check the firm is regulated by the SRA or the CLC for work in England and Wales
- Scotland has a different conveyancing system, so use a Scottish solicitor there
- Ask what happens to the conveyancing fee if the purchase falls through
- Confirm the quote shows the property tax and Land Registry fee separately
Conveyancing Solicitor cost: questions people ask
£500–£2,200 per transaction, with about £1,420 a typical total including searches. A freehold sale costs the least; a leasehold flat or a high-value home costs the most.
Usually eight to twelve weeks from an accepted offer to completion. Chains and leasehold enquiries can stretch it further.
Yes. Firms regulated by the SRA that do residential conveyancing in England and Wales must publish their prices, so you can compare like with like.
Sometimes. Licensed conveyancers regulated by the CLC specialise in property and can be good value for straightforward purchases.
Stamp Duty or the equivalent property tax, surveys and mortgage fees are paid separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, drawn from published UK conveyancing cost guides. They are a national range rather than a quote.
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