East Midlands -- Property Law
Conveyancing Solicitors in Nottingham: £650 to £1,600
Updated July 2026. Typical conveyancing solicitor fees in Nottingham 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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham
The legal fee rises with the property price and complexity. These worked totals use Nottingham 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 Nottingham
| 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 |
Nottingham hosts Browne Jacobson, Eversheds Sutherland, and Freeths regional offices alongside a deep high-street base. Personal injury, employment, and clinical-negligence specialisms are strong. Rates run mid-band for National 2.
Nottingham 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 Nottingham high street firm. Where a local Nottingham 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 Nottingham
The SRA register lists 108 authorised firms with a practising office in Nottingham, of which 43 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 (NG1 2DT) are below, ordered by straight-line distance; there is no ranking, rating or sponsorship.
| Firm | Office | Distance | Authorised | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E A Sharpe Limited Residential property | Nottingham NG1 2AY Branch · Nottingham | 100 m | Recognised body since 2013 | Firm website sillslegal.co.uk |
| Poole Alcock LLP Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Nottingham NG1 2AS Branch · Nottingham | 100 m | Licensed body since 2020 | Price page poolealcock.co.uk |
| Ringrose Law Wills and trustsResidential property | Nottingham NG1 2AS Branch · Nottingham | 100 m | Licensed body since 2022 | Price page ringroselaw.co.uk |
| Irwin Mitchell LLP Wills and trustsResidential property | Nottingham NG1 7BQ Branch · Nottingham | 300 m | Licensed body since 2012 | Price page irwinmitchell.com |
| Nelsons Solicitors Limited ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Nottingham NG1 7BQ Head office · Nottingham | 300 m | Licensed body since 2014 | Price page nelsonslaw.co.uk |
| Sills & Betteridge LLP Residential propertyWills and trustsProbate | Nottingham NG1 3BE Branch · Nottingham | 300 m | Licensed body since 2022 | Price page sillslegal.co.uk |
| A W Fyson Limited Residential propertyProbate | Nottingham NG1 1PZ Head office · Nottingham | 400 m | Recognised body since 2015 | Price page rotherabray.co.uk |
| Emg Solicitors Limited ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Nottingham NG1 6EE Branch · Nottingham | 400 m | Licensed body since 2026 | Firm website emgsolicitors.com |
| J L Millward Limited Residential propertyProbate | Nottingham NG1 1PZ Head office · Nottingham | 400 m | Recognised body since 2015 | Price page rotherabray.co.uk |
| Landsmiths Legal Limited Residential property | Nottingham NG1 1LL Head office · Nottingham | 400 m | Recognised body since 2020 | Price page landsmiths.co.uk |
| R D Bates Limited ProbateResidential property | Nottingham NG1 1PZ Head office · Nottingham | 400 m | Recognised body since 2015 | Price page rotherabray.co.uk |
| Rothera Bray LLP ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Nottingham NG1 1PZ Head office · Nottingham | 400 m | Licensed body since 2024 | Price page rotherabray.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: Nottingham (43).
All SRA-regulated firms by town ->
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FAQ
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Nottingham?
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 Nottingham 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 Nottingham solicitor you can phone is often worth the extra. Get three quotes and compare the full total.
How long does conveyancing take in Nottingham?
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 Nottingham?
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.