Cheap conveyancing solicitors, without the compromise
If you’re looking for cheap conveyancing solicitors, you’re probably worried about two things: paying too much and something going wrong.
We’ve built our whole service around solving both.
Is cheap conveyancing always best value conveyancing?
It’s worth being honest about this. Some conveyancing firms advertise very low headline prices and then add costs back in once you’re committed. By completion, what looked cheap at the start can end up costing significantly more than a firm that was transparent from the beginning.
Common extras to watch out for when comparing quotes:
- Bank transfer fee — charged each time money is sent, sometimes £25 to £50 per transfer
- File storage fee — an admin charge for keeping your documents after completion
- Leasehold supplement — extra charges for leasehold properties, sometimes £150 to £300 on top
- Help to Buy or shared ownership fee — added for non-standard purchases
- Electronic money transfer fee — separate from the bank transfer fee at some firms
- Mortgage redemption fee — charged for dealing with your existing mortgage when selling
When comparing conveyancing quotes, the only number that matters is the total you’ll actually pay at completion. Always ask for a fully itemised quote before instructing anyone.
Not sure what else to look for? See what makes the best conveyancing solicitors before you decide.
At Best Value Conveyancing, all of the above are included in our Fixed Legal Fee Guarantee. What you see in your quote is what you pay.
What's included in your quote
Fixed Legal Fee policy
Transparent pricing from the start with no hidden costs or surprises.
No Move, No Fee policy
If your transaction falls through, you won't have to pay any legal fees.
Open 6 days a week
Available Monday to Saturday to fit your busy schedule.
National coverage
Service across England and Wales, with no need to come to an office.
Flexible deadline
Our streamlined process gets you moving faster than the industry average.
Dedicated case handler
Keeps you informed and updated beyond your conveyancer's legal work.
Watch out for conveyancing warehouses
Some of the cheapest quotes online come from high-volume conveyancing firms, sometimes called conveyancing warehouses. They handle hundreds of cases at a time, which keeps their costs down. But it also means your case is one of many, calls and emails may not be returned quickly and you could find yourself dealing with a different person every time you get in touch.
For most people, buying or selling a home is the biggest financial transaction of their lives. A service that treats it like a production line is a false economy, even if the headline price looks attractive.
At Best Value Conveyancing, you have a dedicated case handler from start to finish. One person who knows your transaction, keeps you updated and is available to answer questions throughout.
What affects the price of conveyancing?
The cost of conveyancing varies depending on a few factors. To give you a rough benchmark, the average solicitor fees for buying a house in the UK are around £2,339 and around £800 for selling, once all costs are included. Our pricing comes in well below that.
The purchase or sale price of the property. Legal fees scale with property value because higher value transactions carry more risk and responsibility.
Freehold or leasehold. Leasehold properties involve additional legal work, including reviewing the lease, liaising with the freeholder and checking service charge accounts. This is reflected in the quote.
Whether you have a mortgage. Buying with a mortgage means your solicitor also acts for your lender, which adds to the work involved.
The property location. Some searches cost more in certain areas.
Your instant quote takes all of this into account. You’ll get an exact figure, not a guide price, based on your specific transaction.
For a full breakdown, see our conveyancing costs guide.
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