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UK Conveyancing Calculator 2026

Free UK conveyancing cost calculator for 2026. Estimate solicitor fees, Land Registry and search fees, survey costs, and stamp duty when buying or selling.

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Calculator inputs

Property Information

Purchase price or sale value of the property.

Your results

How this estimate was calculated
  • A mortgaged purchase adds the conveyancer's work acting for your lender and the same-day transfer of the advance. The figure shown is an editable estimate — your lender's own fees (valuation, product, booking) are separate and are not included here.
Financial Disclaimer: This result is an educational estimate produced by applying published rates and thresholds to the figures you entered. It is not a tax determination: your actual liability depends on circumstances this calculator does not collect. Confirm your position with the relevant tax authority or a qualified accountant before acting on it. Full disclaimer.

Sources & methodology

Formula:
Conveyancing fees
Reference:
HM Land Registry
Rates for:
2026/27
Figures verified:
— checked against the primary source above
Scheduled re-verification:
April 2027

Calculation type: Rule-based calculation. Uses 2026/27 rates and thresholds. Figures are taken from HM Land Registry and GOV.UK and HM Revenue & Customs and Revenue Scotland and Welsh Government — see sources below.

Reviewed by Team GlobalCalqulate — Verifies each figure against the issuing authority's published source · Checked

Your entries stay on this device. This calculator runs entirely in your browser — the figures you type are not sent to us or to anyone else. The page itself uses cookies for analytics and advertising, described in the privacy policy.

Formula & methodology

Formula used

Conveyancing fees

conveyancingFees = solicitorFee + landRegistryFee + localSearchFee + environmentalSearchFee + waterDrainageSearchFee + surveyCost

Each fee is a figure you enter, not a lookup — solicitor quotes, search costs and survey prices vary by firm, region and property, so this calculator totals what you tell it rather than estimating them for you. The survey cost is only included if you tick "Include survey".

Stamp duty

stampDuty = propertyTransactionTax(price, { nation, buyerType })

Uses the same banded SDLT/LBTT/LTT calculation as the Stamp Duty Calculator, based on the region and first-time-buyer status you select here. Untick "Include Stamp Duty estimate" to see legal costs on their own.

Origin: See the Stamp Duty Calculator's methodology for the full band-by-band formula.

Total cost

totalCosts = conveyancingFees + stampDuty

Step-by-step calculation

  1. 1. Enter property price and region
    Region determines which stamp duty regime (SDLT, LBTT or LTT) is applied if included.
  2. 2. Enter legal and Land Registry fees
    Use your solicitor's quote if you have one, or the typical ranges shown below as a starting estimate.
  3. 3. Enter search and survey costs
    Survey cost is only added to the total when "Include survey" is ticked.
  4. 4. Review the total
    Conveyancing fees and stamp duty (if included) are summed into one total cost figure.

Limitations

  • Solicitor, search and survey fees are user-entered, not looked up — this calculator does not know your specific solicitor's rates. The default values are typical mid-range figures, not quotes.
  • HM Land Registry's registration fee depends on the price band and whether the application is electronic (cheaper) or postal — the default assumes electronic submission, which is how the large majority of conveyancers now apply.
  • Disbursements that only apply to some transactions — leasehold notice of transfer/mortgage fees, indemnity insurance, chancel repair searches, or a management pack fee for flats — are not included.
  • Selling-side costs (estate agent fees, EPC) are not modelled; this calculator covers legal and government fees only.
  • Stamp duty figures inherit the same limitations as the Stamp Duty Calculator: residential purchases only, no non-resident surcharge, no multiple dwellings relief.

This page is educational. It applies a standard formula to the figures you enter and shows the arithmetic behind the result. It is an estimate, not an offer, a quotation or financial advice: real costs depend on the provider's pricing, fees and underwriting, and on circumstances this calculator does not collect.

Sources & references

Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers to common questions to help you use this calculator confidently.

What is conveyancing?

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Conveyancing is the legal process of transferring property ownership between buyer and seller. A qualified solicitor or conveyancer handles contracts, searches, and registration with the Land Registry.

How much do UK conveyancing solicitor fees cost in 2026?

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Solicitor fees typically range £800-£2,500 depending on property value, complexity, and location. Many solicitors charge fixed rates for standard transactions. Always compare quotes from multiple solicitors.

What other costs are included in conveyancing besides solicitor fees?

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Additional costs include Land Registry fees (£0-£270), local search fees (£60-£150), survey fees (£150-£800), and stamp duty (0-15% depending on property price). Total costs typically 2-4% of purchase price.

Can I reduce my conveyancing costs in the UK?

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Compare solicitor quotes, use online conveyancing services (cheaper but less personal), negotiate fees, and check if your mortgage lender recommends solicitors. Getting multiple quotes can save £200-£500.

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