West Midlands -- Property Law
Conveyancing Solicitors in Coventry: £650 to £1,550
Updated July 2026. Typical conveyancing solicitor fees in Coventry for buying and selling a home in 2026, with worked cost examples by property price, the disbursements you pay on top, and how to find a regulated local conveyancer.
A conveyancing solicitor in Coventry handles the legal transfer of a property: checking the title, running searches, raising and answering enquiries, exchanging contracts, and registering the sale with the Land Registry. Your bill has two parts: the solicitor's legal fee (plus 20 per cent VAT) and disbursements (third-party costs the solicitor pays on your behalf and recharges). Buyers also pay Stamp Duty Land Tax separately.
Worked cost examples in Coventry
The legal fee rises with the property price and complexity. These worked totals use Coventry rates for a standard freehold purchase, including VAT, searches, and the Land Registry fee. Leasehold, new-build, and shared-ownership purchases add supplements.
| Purchase price | Legal fee (inc VAT) | Searches | Land Registry | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £200,000 | £828 | £300 | £100 | £1,288 |
| £400,000 | £1,200 | £300 | £150 | £1,710 |
| £750,000 | £1,860 | £300 | £295 | £2,515 |
Totals exclude Stamp Duty Land Tax, which buyers pay separately to HMRC. Selling costs less as there are fewer searches and no SDLT.
Disbursements you pay on top in Coventry
| Disbursement | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local authority searches | £200-£350 | Set by the local council, not the solicitor |
| Land Registry fee | £20-£500 | Tiered by property value |
| Environmental + drainage searches | £90-£160 | Flood, contamination, water and sewerage |
| Bankruptcy + ID checks | £10-£25 | Anti-money-laundering and insolvency |
| Telegraphic transfer fee | £30-£50 | Sending completion funds |
| Leasehold supplement | £150-£300 | Leasehold flats only |
Coventry's legal market is high-street oriented, with most commercial work travelling to Birmingham. Conveyancing and family rates run at the lower end of the National 2 band.
Coventry solicitor vs online conveyancer
For a straightforward chain-free freehold purchase, a national online conveyancer regulated by the SRA or CLC is often 30 to 40 per cent cheaper than a Coventry high street firm. Where a local Coventry solicitor earns their higher fee is on complex or time-critical work: leasehold flats with short leases, new-builds with developer deadlines, fragile chains, or any local title quirk where a name you can phone beats an online portal. Compare the full quoted total for your specific transaction, not the advertised starting price. See our online vs high street comparison for the full trade-offs.
SRA-regulated conveyancing firms in Coventry
The SRA register lists 45 authorised firms with a practising office in Coventry, of which 22 told the SRA in their last annual return that they deliver residential property work. Under the SRA Transparency Rules each of them must publish its conveyancing prices on its own website. The 12 nearest to the city centre (CV1 5RR) are below, ordered by straight-line distance; there is no ranking, rating or sponsorship.
| Firm | Office | Distance | Authorised | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alsters Kelley Solicitors LTD Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Coventry CV1 2NU Branch · Coventry | 300 m | Licensed body since 2018 | Firm website alsterskelley.com |
| Angels Solicitors LLP Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Coventry CV1 2NY Head office · Coventry | 300 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Firm website angels-solicitors.co.uk |
| BHB Law Limited Residential property | Coventry CV1 2NT Head office · Coventry | 300 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page bhblaw.co.uk |
| Ward & Rider LTD ProbateResidential property | Coventry CV1 2PF Head office · Coventry | 300 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Firm website wardandrider.com |
| Askews Legal LLP ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Coventry CV1 2EL Head office · Coventry | 400 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page askewslegal.co |
| Kundert Solicitors LLP Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Coventry CV1 2EL Head office · Coventry | 400 m | Licensed body since 2016 | Price page kundert.co.uk |
| Mander Hadley Limited Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Coventry CV1 2DW Head office · Coventry | 400 m | Recognised body since 2015 | Firm website manderhadley.co.uk |
| Poole Alcock LLP Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Coventry CV1 2DY Branch · Coventry | 400 m | Licensed body since 2020 | Price page poolealcock.co.uk |
| Talbots Law LTD Residential propertyWills and trustsProbate | Coventry CV1 2EL Branch · Coventry | 400 m | Licensed body since 2013 | Price page talbotslaw.co.uk |
| Davisons Solicitors Limited ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Coventry CV1 1EX Branch · Coventry | 500 m | Licensed body since 2020 | Firm website qualitysolicitors.com |
| Field Overell LLP Wills and trustsResidential property | Coventry CV1 1GF Branch · Coventry | 500 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page fieldoverell.com |
| Rotherham & Company Limited Residential propertyWills and trustsProbate | Coventry CV1 2EG Head office · Coventry | 500 m | Recognised body since 2015 | Firm website rotherham-solicitors.co.uk |
Distances are straight-line from the city centre postcode to the firm's nearest office. "Since" is the SRA authorisation year. Areas of law are those each firm reported to the SRA in its annual return.
Full lists by district: Coventry (22).
All SRA-regulated firms by town ->
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FAQ
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Coventry?
Typically £650 to £1,550 plus VAT for a purchase, and £530 to £1,210 plus VAT for a sale, plus disbursements: searches (£200 to £350), Land Registry (£20 to £500), and ID and bankruptcy checks (around £20). Buyers pay Stamp Duty Land Tax separately.
Can I use an online conveyancer instead of a Coventry solicitor?
Yes. For a standard chain-free freehold purchase an SRA or CLC regulated online conveyancer is usually 30 to 40 per cent cheaper. For leasehold, new-build, or a complication, a local Coventry solicitor you can phone is often worth the extra. Get three quotes and compare the full total.
How long does conveyancing take in Coventry?
Around 8 to 12 weeks with no chain, or 12 to 16 weeks in a chain, the same as the rest of England and Wales. The pace is set by searches, the other side's responsiveness, and the chain, not by the city. See our conveyancing timeline.
How do I find a conveyancing solicitor in Coventry?
Start with the SRA-regulated firms listed above, each linked to the conveyancing prices it must publish, or browse every SRA-authorised firm by town. Check the firm on the SRA register, get three written quotes, and confirm each is a fixed fee listing every disbursement.