A conveyancing quote should clearly separate the legal fee from VAT, search fees, Land Registry charges, bank transfer costs and any other disbursements. Check whether it covers the full transaction and ask about possible extra charges, such as dealing with a leasehold property, a mortgage or an unexpected legal issue. Comparing like-for-like quotes can help, but the cheapest option may not offer the same service or communication standards. Before instructing anyone, check that the solicitor is regulated by the SRA or that the conveyancer is authorised by the Council for Licensed Conveyancers.