Conveyancing solicitor fees vary according to the property’s value, location, whether it is leasehold or freehold, and how complex the transaction is. A quote may include the solicitor’s legal fee and VAT, but searches, Land Registry fees, bank charges, leasehold supplements and Stamp Duty Land Tax are often separate costs. Ask for a written, itemised quote and check whether it covers both acting for you and dealing with your mortgage lender. Comparing like-for-like quotes from a solicitor regulated by the SRA can help you understand the total likely cost.