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Conveyancing Solicitors Near Me: Fees by City

Updated July 2026. Conveyancing solicitor fees vary by location, driven mostly by local property values. Pick your city for a full 2026 cost breakdown with worked examples, or read the national overview below.

Typical UK buying fee
£600-£2,000
Legal fee + VAT, before disbursements
Lowest-cost city
£600
Newcastle, from
Highest-cost city
£4,500
London (Central), up to

Wherever you are, a conveyancing bill is the solicitor's legal fee (plus 20 per cent VAT) plus disbursements such as searches and the Land Registry fee. The legal fee is what varies by location: higher-value property markets carry higher fees. Disbursements are broadly the same countrywide because they are set by councils, HM Land Registry, and search providers rather than the solicitor. Note that a conveyancer does not need to be based in your town, the work is done remotely, so a local firm and a national online conveyancer are both valid choices.

London

London (Central)
Buying £1,200-£4,500
London (Outer)
Buying £950-£2,400

South East

Oxford
Buying £850-£2,200
Brighton
Buying £850-£2,150
Southampton
Buying £800-£2,100
Reading
Buying £900-£2,300

East of England

Norwich
Buying £650-£1,600
Cambridge
Buying £900-£2,300

South West

Bristol
Buying £750-£1,850
Plymouth
Buying £650-£1,550

West Midlands

Birmingham
Buying £700-£1,700
Coventry
Buying £650-£1,550
Stoke-on-Trent
Buying £600-£1,450
Wolverhampton
Buying £620-£1,500

East Midlands

Nottingham
Buying £650-£1,600
Leicester
Buying £650-£1,600

North West

Manchester
Buying £700-£1,800
Liverpool
Buying £650-£1,600

Yorkshire and the Humber

Leeds
Buying £700-£1,750
Sheffield
Buying £650-£1,550
Bradford
Buying £600-£1,450

North East

Newcastle
Buying £600-£1,500

Wales

Cardiff
Buying £650-£1,600

Scotland

Edinburgh
Buying £700-£1,700
Glasgow
Buying £650-£1,600

Northern Ireland

Belfast
Buying £600-£1,500
Not sure which to pick?

Estimate your own bill first with the conveyancing fee calculator, then read how to compare quotes so you judge every quote on the full total rather than the headline price.

Conveyancing solicitor FAQs

Does my conveyancing solicitor need to be local?
No. Almost all conveyancing is done remotely by post, email, and phone, so your solicitor can be anywhere in the same legal jurisdiction (England and Wales, Scotland, or Northern Ireland). A local firm can be handy for dropping in documents and for knowledge of local property quirks, but a good national online conveyancer is equally valid for a standard transaction.
Why do conveyancing fees vary by city?
The legal fee tracks local property values and transaction complexity, so higher-value markets like London, Oxford, and Cambridge carry higher fees than the North East or the Midlands. Disbursements such as searches and the Land Registry fee are broadly the same nationwide because they are set by third parties, not the solicitor.
How much should I budget for conveyancing?
For a standard freehold purchase, budget the legal fee (typically £600 to £2,000 plus VAT depending on location and price) plus around £400 to £900 in disbursements, plus Stamp Duty Land Tax if applicable. Selling costs less. Pick your city above for a worked example at your property price.
Should I choose the cheapest conveyancer?
Only after checking it is a genuine total for your exact transaction, the firm is SRA or CLC regulated, and you are comfortable with how they communicate. A firm that is slightly cheaper but so overloaded it takes a week to reply can cost you a purchase in a fast-moving chain.
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Updated 2026-07-13