West Midlands -- Property Law
Conveyancing Solicitors in Wolverhampton: £620 to £1,500
Updated July 2026. Typical conveyancing solicitor fees in Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton
The legal fee rises with the property price and complexity. These worked totals use Wolverhampton 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 | £792 | £300 | £100 | £1,252 |
| £400,000 | £1,152 | £300 | £150 | £1,662 |
| £750,000 | £1,800 | £300 | £295 | £2,455 |
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 Wolverhampton
| 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 |
Wolverhampton's legal market is high-street oriented, with commercial work referred to Birmingham. Family, immigration, and conveyancing volumes are high.
Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton high street firm. Where a local Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton
The SRA register lists 44 authorised firms with a practising office in Wolverhampton, of which 23 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 (WV1 1SH) are below, ordered by straight-line distance; there is no ranking, rating or sponsorship.
| Firm | Office | Distance | Authorised | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thornes Legal Limited ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV1 1UA Head office · Wolverhampton | 100 m | Recognised body since 2013 | Firm website thornessolicitors.co.uk |
| Davisons Solicitors Limited ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Wolverhampton WV1 4DJ Branch · Wolverhampton | 200 m | Licensed body since 2020 | Firm website qualitysolicitors.com |
| George Green LLP Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Wolverhampton WV1 4DY Branch · Wolverhampton | 200 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Firm website georgegreen.co.uk |
| Imperial Law Limited ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV1 4BN Head office · Wolverhampton | 200 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Firm website imperial-law.co.uk |
| Rees Page ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV1 4BL Head office · Wolverhampton | 200 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Firm website reespage.co.uk |
| Underhill Langley & Wright Limited Wills and trustsResidential propertyProbate | Wolverhampton WV1 4DW Head office · Wolverhampton | 200 m | Recognised body since 2014 | Price page underhilllangleywright.co.uk |
| Morris Read & Co ProbateWills and trustsResidential property | Wolverhampton WV1 4QJ Head office · Wolverhampton | 300 m | Recognised sole practice since 2017 | Firm website morrisread.co.uk |
| Morris Read and Co Solicitors Limited ProbateResidential propertyWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV1 4QJ Head office · Wolverhampton | 300 m | Recognised body since 2025 | Firm website morrisread.co.uk |
| R N Williams & Co Limited Residential propertyProbateWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV1 4QQ Head office · Wolverhampton | 300 m | Recognised body since 2011 | Price page rnwilliams.com |
| Collective Legal Ltd Residential property | Wolverhampton WV3 0SR Head office · Wolverhampton | 400 m | Recognised body since 2023 | Firm website collective.legal |
| Fentiman Legal Limited Residential propertyProbateWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV3 0SR Head office · Wolverhampton | 400 m | Licensed body since 2020 | Firm website mylawmatters.co.uk |
| Hine Solicitors Limited Residential propertyProbateWills and trusts | Wolverhampton WV1 4EG Branch · Wolverhampton | 400 m | Recognised body since 2019 | Price page hinesolicitors.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: Wolverhampton (23).
All SRA-regulated firms by town ->
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FAQ
How much does a conveyancing solicitor cost in Wolverhampton?
Typically £620 to £1,500 plus VAT for a purchase, and £510 to £1,170 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 Wolverhampton 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 Wolverhampton solicitor you can phone is often worth the extra. Get three quotes and compare the full total.
How long does conveyancing take in Wolverhampton?
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 Wolverhampton?
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.