Property Law
Conveyancing, commercial leases and landlord legal costs across England, Wales and Scotland.
Conveyancing solicitor fees UK: £800–£2,500 typical. Full breakdown of legal fees, disbursements, searches, Land Registry and stamp duty. Regional comparison.
Eviction costs UK: court possession claim fee (see GOV.UK). Total legal costs £1,500–£5,000 including solicitor. Section 21 vs Section 8 cost comparison.
Commercial lease solicitor fees UK: £1,000–£5,000 depending on lease length and value. Lease review, heads of terms and renewal costs explained.
How property legal fees are usually charged
Most residential conveyancing is quoted as a fixed fee for the solicitor's or licensed conveyancer's own work, plus disbursements — costs they pay on your behalf, such as local authority searches, Land Registry fees and identity checks — and VAT on the legal fee. When comparing quotes, compare the total including disbursements, not just the headline fee.
What to check before you instruct
Ask whether the quote is fixed or could rise if the transaction becomes complicated (for example a leasehold flat, a shared ownership property or an unregistered title). Law Society Conveyancing Quality Scheme (CQS) accreditation is a useful quality signal, and every solicitor must be regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority, which you can check on its register. For landlord possession claims, total cost depends heavily on whether the tenant defends the claim.
General information for England and Wales unless stated, not legal advice. Last reviewed 28 October 2026.