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How much does Conveyancing solicitors cost? (2026 price guide)

Conveyancing fees for buying or selling a typical residential property usually cost £600-£1,500 in legal fees, plus disbursements such as searches (typically £250-£450), Land Registry fees, and Stamp Duty where applicable. A straightforward remortgage typically costs £300-£600 in legal fees, while leasehold transactions usually run higher, often £800-£1,800, due to additional checks required.

Prices depend mainly on property value, whether the transaction is freehold or leasehold, how straightforward the chain is, and whether the solicitor charges a fixed fee or a percentage of the property price. Firms offering no sale, no fee arrangements sometimes charge slightly more to offset the risk of uncompleted transactions.

Comparing fixed-fee quotes that clearly separate legal fees from disbursements is the clearest way to judge value, since headline cheap quotes sometimes exclude searches and other essential costs.