Estimate Your Conveyancing Charges
Get a quick estimate for legal fees, VAT, disbursements, and (if applicable) stamp duty in England & Northern Ireland.
What does a conveyancing charges calculator include?
A conveyancing quote is usually made up of professional legal fees and disbursements. Professional fees are what your conveyancer or solicitor charges for their work. Disbursements are third-party costs paid on your behalf, such as Land Registry fees, searches, and bank transfer charges.
This calculator gives a practical estimate based on common UK pricing patterns. It is designed to help you budget early, compare options, and understand where your costs come from before you request formal quotations.
Typical components of conveyancing charges
1) Professional legal fee
This is the core fee for handling your matter from instruction to completion. It usually changes based on complexity. For example, leasehold, high-value property, or new-build purchases often require more legal work.
2) VAT
Most legal service elements attract VAT. Disbursements may or may not include VAT depending on the third-party service, so your final completion statement can vary slightly from an initial estimate.
3) Disbursements
- Search pack: commonly required on purchases and often remortgages.
- Land Registry fee: based on value and application type.
- ID/AML checks: usually charged per person.
- Bank transfer (TT/CHAPS): charged per transfer.
- Title documents and office copies: often needed in sales.
4) Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
For purchases in England and Northern Ireland, SDLT can be a significant part of total moving costs. If you are eligible for first-time buyer relief, the payable amount may be lower. This page includes a quick SDLT estimate for planning purposes.
How to use this calculator effectively
- Select the correct transaction type (purchase, sale, remortgage, or transfer of equity).
- Enter a realistic property price.
- Choose leasehold if relevant, since it often increases legal work.
- Tick mortgage involved where applicable.
- Enable first-time buyer relief only if you meet the conditions.
Once calculated, use the estimate as a budgeting benchmark and compare at least two detailed written quotes from regulated firms.
Ways to keep conveyancing costs under control
Compare like-for-like quotes
Always compare full breakdowns, not just headline legal fees. A low legal fee can be offset by many add-ons.
Ask for fixed fees where possible
A fixed-fee structure provides clearer expectations and can reduce billing surprises.
Check what is excluded
Ask whether leasehold packs, indemnity policies, gifted deposit checks, or lender-specific supplements are included.
Respond quickly during the transaction
Delays can increase risk of extra work and additional costs. Returning forms quickly and providing complete documents helps keep things efficient.
Important note
This calculator is an informational tool only and not legal or tax advice. Actual charges depend on your conveyancer, lender requirements, local authority fees, and transaction complexity. For a final figure, request a formal quote from a regulated solicitor or licensed conveyancer.