Conveyancing
The legal work, answered.
Buying, selling or remortgaging, we match you with verified conveyancers and property solicitors, every firm checked against its SRA or CLC record. Compare itemised quotes like for like, so your move doesn't stall on the legal work.
Free for homeowners · No obligation · SRA or CLC checked firms only
Every firm's SRA or CLC registration and practising status are checked before a single enquiry is delivered.
Checks matched to the service
We verify the business and complete the checks required for that service before a conveyancer can receive an enquiry.
See what we checkYou control how many contact you
You choose how many matched professionals get in touch - and your details go only to those businesses.
Compare with no obligation
Your matches quote you directly. Compare price, what's included, availability and experience, then decide in your own time.
What conveyancers on Homeply can help with
One enquiry covers all of it. Tell us about your move once and the firms that handle it get in touch.
- Buying a home
- Selling a home
- Buying and selling together
- Remortgage conveyancing
- Transfers of equity
- Leasehold purchases and extensions
- New build purchases
- Shared ownership and Help to Buy
How it works
A simpler way to find the right help.
1Tell us what you need
Answer a few quick questions about the service, property and postcode. It takes about 60 seconds.
2Get matched
We match you with Homeply Verified conveyancers who cover your area and are taking on work. You choose how many get in touch.
3Compare and choose
Your matches contact you directly with quotes. Compare price, what's included and credentials, then choose who feels right.
Your matched firms get in touch directly with itemised quotes. There's no obligation to instruct any of them.
What Homeply Verified means for conveyancing
We check each firm's record with its regulator, the Solicitors Regulation Authority or the Council for Licensed Conveyancers, and confirm its identity and practising status before any enquiry is delivered. Evidence is re-checked at least once a year, and immediately if a complaint gives us reason to.
Homeply is not a law firm and doesn't carry out conveyancing. The firm you instruct does the legal work, and your client relationship is with them.
See the full standardWhat affects the price
Quotes vary for good reasons. Knowing why makes them far easier to compare - and helps you spot great value when you see it.
As a guide, legal fees for a straightforward purchase usually run from about £850 to £1,600 depending on the property price, with disbursements on top. Run your own numbers in our conveyancing fees calculator, then compare real quotes against it.
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The property price - many firms band their fees by value
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Leasehold or freehold - leasehold involves more legal work and third parties
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Searches, which vary by local authority
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Extras like gifted deposits, shared ownership or unregistered land
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Disbursements such as Land Registry fees and stamp duty handling, which are costs passed through rather than the firm's fee
The surest way to a fair price: let four to six verified professionals quote the same clearly described job, then compare like for like.
Know before you instruct
Plain-English guides and a fees calculator, so you can compare quotes with confidence.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between a conveyancer and a solicitor?
Licensed conveyancers specialise purely in property transactions; solicitors are qualified across wider areas of law and many also specialise in conveyancing. For a standard sale or purchase, both can act for you - what matters is their fee, service and speed.
What should a conveyancing quote include?
The firm's legal fee plus disbursements: searches, Land Registry fees, bank transfer fees and any leasehold charges. When you compare quotes through Homeply, check each is itemised so you're comparing like for like.
How long does conveyancing take?
A straightforward freehold purchase commonly runs eight to twelve weeks, though chains, leaseholds and slow searches can stretch it. Responsive firms make a real difference, so ask about communication when you choose.
Do I need a conveyancer for a remortgage?
Usually yes, though the work is lighter than a purchase and many firms offer fixed remortgage fees. Some lenders include legal work in their deal - check before instructing anyone.
How much does conveyancing cost?
For a straightforward purchase, legal fees commonly run from about £850 to £1,600 depending on the property price. Selling is usually a little less, and remortgage work is lighter still. Disbursements such as searches and Land Registry fees come on top, which is why itemised quotes matter. Our conveyancing fees calculator gives you an estimate before you compare.
When should I appoint a conveyancer?
If you're buying, as soon as your offer is accepted - having a firm ready keeps the early weeks moving. If you're selling, instructing when you list means the contract pack is ready the day you accept an offer.
My lender needs the firm on its panel. Does that matter?
If you're buying or remortgaging with a mortgage, the firm usually needs to be on your lender's panel to act for you. Most established firms are on the main panels - mention your lender when you enquire and confirm it when you compare quotes.
What happens after I enquire?
Your matched firms get in touch directly with itemised quotes. There's no obligation to instruct any of them, and you choose how many can contact you.
Is Homeply a conveyancing firm?
No. Homeply is not a law firm and doesn't carry out conveyancing. We check firms' SRA or CLC records and introduce you to ones covering your transaction; the legal work, and your client relationship, is with the firm you instruct. No firm can pay for a better position in your matches, and they set their own prices and quote you directly.
Ready to get the legal work moving?
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