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Some lenders cover legal fees entirely.", "priceCurrency": "GBP", "price": "299" } } ] } ] --- SRA Regulated No Move, No Fee Up to 75% Savings ★★★★★ 4.9 Google  |  ★★★★★ 4.9 Trustpilot The UK's Leading Conveyancing Solicitors, Save Up to 75% on Legal Fees Your Trusted Quotes Team for 5★ conveyancing firms nationwide. Premium legal services, fully vetted, at a fraction of the price. [Get Your Free Quote →](/instant-quote) Takes 30 seconds · No obligation · Save up to 75% [![Conveyancing Solicitor UK](/assets/logo-brand-EOSgMJAi.svg)](/) [About Us](/about-us)[Contact Us](/contact-us)[0330 053 2229](tel:03300532229)[Get Instant Quote](/instant-quote) Why Choose Us? Conveyancing Locations Transparency Reports Advice Centre # How Conveyancing Fees Are Calculated Understanding how conveyancing fees are calculated helps you compare quotes accurately and avoid hidden costs. Conveyancing costs fall into three categories: the solicitor's fee, disbursements, and government taxes. Here is a complete breakdown of each. [Get an Instant Quote](/instant-quote) [0333 015 5050](tel:03330155050) Conveyancing fees consist of two parts: the solicitor's legal fee (typically £399–£699 + VAT for fixed-fee services) and disbursements (searches, Land Registry fees, bank transfers — typically £250–£500). Stamp duty is a separate government tax. Through Conveyancing Solicitor, all costs are disclosed upfront in a transparent, itemised quote. ## The Solicitor's Legal Fee This is the fee for the solicitor's professional work. It covers all tasks from instruction to completion: reviewing contracts, conducting due diligence, managing the transaction, and handling post-completion registration. Fixed-fee solicitors charge a single agreed amount (typically £399–£699 + VAT through our service). Hourly-rate solicitors charge per hour of work, which is unpredictable and usually more expensive. ## Disbursements Explained Disbursements are third-party costs the solicitor pays on your behalf: Local Authority Search (£100–£250 depending on council), Environmental Search (£30–£50), Drainage and Water Search (£30–£50), Land Registry Search (£3 per search), Bankruptcy Search (£2 per person), Land Registry Registration Fee (£40–£910 based on property value), Bank Transfer Fee (£25–£45 per transfer), ID Verification (£6–£20 per person). ## Factors That Affect the Legal Fee Property value: higher-value properties may attract a higher fee. Transaction type: purchases typically cost more than sales due to additional searches. Tenure: leasehold properties require more work than freehold (lease review, management company enquiries). Scheme type: Help to Buy, shared ownership, and new-build transactions involve extra steps. Mortgage: mortgaged purchases require additional lender compliance work. ## Stamp Duty Land Tax Stamp duty is a government tax, not a solicitor fee, but it is paid through your solicitor at completion. Rates depend on property value and whether you are a first-time buyer, home mover, or additional property buyer. Your solicitor calculates the exact amount and collects it as part of the completion funds. Use our stamp duty calculator for an instant estimate. ## How to Compare Quotes Fairly Always compare the total cost including VAT and all disbursements, not just the legal fee. A quote showing "£395 legal fee" may omit £400+ in disbursements and supplements. 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