North West -- Property Law
Conveyancing Solicitors in Liverpool: £650 to £1,600
Updated July 2026. Typical conveyancing solicitor fees in Liverpool 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool
The legal fee rises with the property price and complexity. These worked totals use Liverpool 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 | £828 | £300 | £100 | £1,288 |
| £400,000 | £1,224 | £300 | £150 | £1,734 |
| £750,000 | £1,920 | £300 | £295 | £2,575 |
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 Liverpool
| 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 |
Liverpool has historic strength in maritime, personal injury, and clinical-negligence work, with national firms including Hill Dickinson and Brabners headquartered there. Private-client and conveyancing rates run at the lower end of the National 2 band reflecting competitive local supply.
Liverpool 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 Liverpool high street firm. Where a local Liverpool 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 Liverpool
The SRA register lists 173 authorised firms with a practising office in Liverpool, of which 56 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 (L2 3SW) are below, ordered by straight-line distance; there is no ranking, rating or sponsorship.
| Firm | Office | Distance | Authorised | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Law Group Limited Wills and trustsResidential property | Liverpool L2 8TD Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Recognised body since 2020 | Price page ai-law.co.uk |
| Bermans Limited Residential property | Liverpool L2 3YL Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Licensed body since 2022 | Firm website bermans.co.uk |
| Burys Solicitors Limited Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Liverpool L2 3YL Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Recognised body since 2013 | Firm website burys-solicitors.co.uk |
| Dutton Gregory LLP Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Liverpool L2 2PP Branch · Liverpool | 100 m | Licensed body since 2021 | Price page duttongregory.co.uk |
| Emerald Law Solicitors LTD Residential property | Liverpool L2 3YL Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Recognised body since 2014 | Price page emeraldlaw.co.uk |
| Glaisyers Solicitors LLP ProbateResidential property | Liverpool L2 3YL Branch · Liverpool | 100 m | Licensed body since 2018 | Firm website glaisyers.com |
| Husband Forwood Morgan Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Liverpool L2 3PH Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page husbandforwoodmorgan.co.uk |
| Jackson Lees Group Ltd Residential propertyWills and trustsProbate | Liverpool L2 3YL Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Licensed body since 2015 | Firm website jacksonlees.co.uk |
| Property Legal (Manchester) Limited Residential property | Liverpool L2 2PP Branch · Liverpool | 100 m | Licensed body since 2023 | Firm website pls-solicitors.co.uk |
| Robert Bingham Limited Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Liverpool L2 3YL Head office · Liverpool | 100 m | Recognised body since 2013 | Price page binghamlong.co.uk |
| Bell Lamb & Joynson Residential propertyWills and trustsProbate | Liverpool L3 9AG Branch · Liverpool | 200 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page bljsolicitors.co.uk |
| Clyde & Co LLP Residential property | Liverpool L2 9SU Branch · Liverpool | 200 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Firm website clydeco.com |
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: Liverpool (56).
All SRA-regulated firms by town ->
solicitorcost.com includes data supplied by the Solicitors Regulation Authority.
FAQ
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Liverpool?
Typically £650 to £1,600 plus VAT for a purchase, and £530 to £1,250 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 Liverpool 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 Liverpool solicitor you can phone is often worth the extra. Get three quotes and compare the full total.
How long does conveyancing take in Liverpool?
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 Liverpool?
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.