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Select your transaction type and we will ask only the questions relevant to your matter. Your quote will be reviewed by our team before being issued.
Why ConveyQuote
Clarity, from the first click.
Itemised, not bundled
The legal fee, VAT and every third-party cost are shown separately, so you can compare like with like.
Regulated firms
We match you with a conveyancing firm regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers. We introduce you; the firm carries out the legal work.
No obligation
Take your time with your quote. You can accept it, ask questions or decline, with no obligation until you choose to instruct a firm.
Checked by a person
Every quote is reviewed by our team before it is issued, so the figures reflect your transaction.
Conveyancing questions, answered
Plain-English answers to the questions buyers and sellers ask most. The wording below matches the guidance in our quotes.
How much does conveyancing cost in the UK?
For a straightforward residential purchase in England and Wales, expect total conveyancing costs of roughly £1,500 to £2,500. That is made up of the solicitor's legal fee — typically £900 to £1,500 plus VAT — and disbursements, which are third-party costs such as searches and Land Registry fees. Selling usually costs less, around £900 to £1,500 in total, and leasehold properties cost more because extra legal work is involved. A reviewed, itemised quote shows your exact figure before you commit to anything.
How long does conveyancing take?
Most transactions complete within ten to fourteen weeks of an offer being accepted, and around twelve weeks is a realistic average. Leasehold purchases, long chains and new-build developer deadlines can extend this, while a simple freehold sale with no chain can be quicker. A proactive solicitor who chases the other side regularly is the biggest single factor in keeping things moving.
What is included in a conveyancing quote?
A proper conveyancing quote itemises three things: the legal fee for the solicitor's work (plus VAT), the disbursements — third-party costs such as local authority searches, Land Registry fees and bank transfer charges — and a Stamp Duty estimate where it applies. ConveyQuote quotes are fixed and reviewed by our team before they are issued, so nothing is added later without explanation.
Do I need a solicitor to buy a house?
If you are buying with a mortgage, yes in practice — your lender will require a solicitor or licensed conveyancer to act for them before releasing funds. Cash buyers can legally do their own conveyancing, but it is risky: searches, contracts and Land Registry registration carry real legal consequences if they are mishandled. In practice nearly all buyers instruct a regulated professional.
What is the difference between freehold and leasehold conveyancing?
Freehold means you own the building and the land it stands on outright. Leasehold means you own the property for the length of a lease and usually pay ground rent and service charges to a freeholder. Leasehold conveyancing involves extra work — reviewing the lease, the management pack and the service charge accounts — so it typically costs more and takes a few weeks longer.
Conveyancing solicitors across England & Wales
We work with regulated firms covering these areas. Click for local information and a fixed-fee quote.
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