East of England -- Property Law
Conveyancing Solicitors in Norwich: £650 to £1,600
Updated July 2026. Typical conveyancing solicitor fees in Norwich 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 Norwich 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 Norwich
The legal fee rises with the property price and complexity. These worked totals use Norwich 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 Norwich
| 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 |
Norwich is the East Anglian legal capital, hosting Mills and Reeve, Birketts, and the regional offices of national firms. Coastal and agricultural property work is a regional specialism. Rates run mid-band for National 2.
Norwich 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 Norwich high street firm. Where a local Norwich 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 Norwich
The SRA register lists 46 authorised firms with a practising office in Norwich, of which 26 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 (NR2 1NH) are below, ordered by straight-line distance; there is no ranking, rating or sponsorship.
| Firm | Office | Distance | Authorised | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goodwin Cowley Limited ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Norwich NR2 1NR Branch · Norwich | 200 m | Licensed body since 2018 | Firm website goodwincowley.co.uk |
| Hatch Brenner LLP Wills and trustsResidential property | Norwich NR2 1RG Branch · Norwich | 200 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page hatchbrenner.co.uk |
| Cozens-Hardy LLP ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Norwich NR1 3DP Head office · Norwich | 300 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page cozens-hardy.com |
| Isadore Goldman Limited Residential property | Norwich NR2 1AD Branch · Norwich | 300 m | Licensed body since 2013 | Firm website isadoregoldman.com |
| Rogers & Norton Limited ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Norwich NR2 1EU Head office · Norwich | 300 m | Licensed body since 2013 | Price page rogers-norton.co.uk |
| Fosters Solicitors LLP Residential propertyWills and trusts | Norwich NR2 4FS Head office · Norwich | 400 m | Licensed body since 2018 | Firm website fosters-solicitors.co.uk |
| Ives-Keeler & Co Residential property | Norwich NR3 1AZ Head office · Norwich | 400 m | Recognised sole practice since 2015 | Firm website iveskeeler.co.uk |
| Ellisons Legal LLP ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Norwich NR1 3DT Branch · Norwich | 500 m | Licensed body since 2025 | Firm website ellisons.com |
| Leadenhall Law Group LTD Residential propertyProbate | Norwich NR1 3DT Head office · Norwich | 500 m | Licensed body since 2023 | Firm website leadenhalllawgroup.co.uk |
| Nicholsons Solicitors LLP ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Norwich NR1 1RE Branch · Norwich | 500 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page nicholsonslaw.com |
| Rudlings Solicitors LLP Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Norwich NR1 3EJ Branch · Norwich | 500 m | Recognised body since 2019 | Price page rudlingsllp.co.uk |
| Simper Law Limited Wills and trustsProbateResidential property | Norwich NR1 1PD Head office · Norwich | 500 m | Licensed body since 2026 | Price page simperlaw.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: Norwich (26).
All SRA-regulated firms by town ->
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FAQ
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Norwich?
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 Norwich 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 Norwich solicitor you can phone is often worth the extra. Get three quotes and compare the full total.
How long does conveyancing take in Norwich?
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 Norwich?
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.