Yorkshire and the Humber -- Property Law
Conveyancing Solicitors in Leeds: £700 to £1,750
Updated July 2026. Typical conveyancing solicitor fees in Leeds for buying and selling a home in 2026, with worked cost examples by property price, the disbursements you pay on top, and how to find a regulated local conveyancer.
A conveyancing solicitor in Leeds handles the legal transfer of a property: checking the title, running searches, raising and answering enquiries, exchanging contracts, and registering the sale with the Land Registry. Your bill has two parts: the solicitor's legal fee (plus 20 per cent VAT) and disbursements (third-party costs the solicitor pays on your behalf and recharges). Buyers also pay Stamp Duty Land Tax separately.
Worked cost examples in Leeds
The legal fee rises with the property price and complexity. These worked totals use Leeds rates for a standard freehold purchase, including VAT, searches, and the Land Registry fee. Leasehold, new-build, and shared-ownership purchases add supplements.
| Purchase price | Legal fee (inc VAT) | Searches | Land Registry | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £200,000 | £900 | £300 | £100 | £1,360 |
| £400,000 | £1,332 | £300 | £150 | £1,842 |
| £750,000 | £2,100 | £300 | £295 | £2,755 |
Totals exclude Stamp Duty Land Tax, which buyers pay separately to HMRC. Selling costs less as there are fewer searches and no SDLT.
Disbursements you pay on top in Leeds
| Disbursement | Typical cost | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Local authority searches | £200-£350 | Set by the local council, not the solicitor |
| Land Registry fee | £20-£500 | Tiered by property value |
| Environmental + drainage searches | £90-£160 | Flood, contamination, water and sewerage |
| Bankruptcy + ID checks | £10-£25 | Anti-money-laundering and insolvency |
| Telegraphic transfer fee | £30-£50 | Sending completion funds |
| Leasehold supplement | £150-£300 | Leasehold flats only |
Leeds hosts major commercial offices for Addleshaw Goddard, DLA Piper, and Squire Patton Boggs alongside a deep regional firm base (Walker Morris, Schofield Sweeney, Gordons). High-street family and conveyancing work sits broadly in line with the GHR figures.
Leeds solicitor vs online conveyancer
For a straightforward chain-free freehold purchase, a national online conveyancer regulated by the SRA or CLC is often 30 to 40 per cent cheaper than a Leeds high street firm. Where a local Leeds solicitor earns their higher fee is on complex or time-critical work: leasehold flats with short leases, new-builds with developer deadlines, fragile chains, or any local title quirk where a name you can phone beats an online portal. Compare the full quoted total for your specific transaction, not the advertised starting price. See our online vs high street comparison for the full trade-offs.
SRA-regulated conveyancing firms in Leeds
The SRA register lists 264 authorised firms with a practising office in Leeds, of which 98 told the SRA in their last annual return that they deliver residential property work. Under the SRA Transparency Rules each of them must publish its conveyancing prices on its own website. The 12 nearest to the city centre (LS1 1UR) are below, ordered by straight-line distance; there is no ranking, rating or sponsorship.
| Firm | Office | Distance | Authorised | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grahame Stowe Bateson LLP Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Leeds LS1 3DR Head office · Leeds | 200 m | Recognised body since 2024 | Price page grahame-stowe-bateson.co.uk |
| Arch Law Limited ProbateResidential property | Leeds LS1 2BH Branch · Leeds | 300 m | Recognised body since 2021 | Price page arch.law |
| Excello Law Limited Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Leeds LS1 2BH Branch · Leeds | 300 m | Licensed body since 2022 | Firm website 458law.co.uk |
| Henry Hyams Limited ProbateResidential property | Leeds LS1 3BE Head office · Leeds | 300 m | Licensed body since 2020 | Firm website henryhyams.com |
| Morrish Solicitors LLP Residential propertyWills and trusts | Leeds LS1 3BE Head office · Leeds | 300 m | Recognised body since 2024 | Firm website morrishsolicitors.com |
| Brearleys Residential propertyProbateWills and trusts | Leeds LS1 2PF Branch · Leeds | 400 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page brearleyssolicitors.com |
| Bury & Walkers LLP Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Leeds LS1 5JS Branch · Leeds | 400 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page burywalkers.com |
| Forbes Solicitors LLP Residential propertyProbateWills and trusts | Leeds LS1 8EQ Branch · Leeds | 400 m | Recognised body since 2021 | Firm website forbessolicitors.co.uk |
| Gateley PLC Residential property | Leeds LS1 5PS Branch · Leeds | 400 m | Licensed body since 2015 | Price page gateleyplc.com |
| L&C Consultancy LTD Residential property | Leeds LS1 5JD Head office · Leeds | 400 m | Recognised body since 2018 | Firm website sandhurstsolicitors.co.uk |
| Ridley and Hall Legal Limited Residential propertyWills and trustsProbate | Leeds LS1 5SH Branch · Leeds | 400 m | Licensed body since 2017 | Price page ridleyandhall.co.uk |
| Slater Heelis Limited ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Leeds LS1 5SH Branch · Leeds | 400 m | Licensed body since 2022 | Firm website slaterheelis.co.uk |
Distances are straight-line from the city centre postcode to the firm's nearest office. "Since" is the SRA authorisation year. Areas of law are those each firm reported to the SRA in its annual return.
Full lists by district: Leeds (98).
All SRA-regulated firms by town ->
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FAQ
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Leeds?
Typically £700 to £1,750 plus VAT for a purchase, and £570 to £1,370 plus VAT for a sale, plus disbursements: searches (£200 to £350), Land Registry (£20 to £500), and ID and bankruptcy checks (around £20). Buyers pay Stamp Duty Land Tax separately.
Can I use an online conveyancer instead of a Leeds solicitor?
Yes. For a standard chain-free freehold purchase an SRA or CLC regulated online conveyancer is usually 30 to 40 per cent cheaper. For leasehold, new-build, or a complication, a local Leeds solicitor you can phone is often worth the extra. Get three quotes and compare the full total.
How long does conveyancing take in Leeds?
Around 8 to 12 weeks with no chain, or 12 to 16 weeks in a chain, the same as the rest of England and Wales. The pace is set by searches, the other side's responsiveness, and the chain, not by the city. See our conveyancing timeline.
How do I find a conveyancing solicitor in Leeds?
Start with the SRA-regulated firms listed above, each linked to the conveyancing prices it must publish, or browse every SRA-authorised firm by town. Check the firm on the SRA register, get three written quotes, and confirm each is a fixed fee listing every disbursement.