Conveyancing Costs & Fees

Conveyancing Costs & Fees in Kent (2025 Guide)

A complete guide to conveyancing costs in Kent. Learn what fees you should expect when buying or selling a home — and compare instant fixed-fee quotes from trusted Kent solicitors.

Conveyancing costs are the legal fees paid to a solicitor or conveyancer to manage the legal side of buying or selling a home.
There are two parts to every quote:

  • Legal Fees – the solicitor’s work
  • Disbursements – third-party costs paid on your behalf

This guide explains each fee clearly, with typical price ranges for Kent in 2025.

Below is a realistic breakdown of typical fees charged by reputable Kent conveyancing solicitors. All prices exclude VAT.

ServiceAverage Fee (Kent)
Buying a freehold£900 – £1,500
Selling a freehold£800 – £1,300
Buying a leasehold£1,200 – £1,900
Selling a leasehold£1,100 – £1,700
Transfer of equity£300 – £600
Gifted deposit handling£50 – £150
Bank transfer fee£20 – £50
AML checks£10 – £25

Conveyancing Disbursements Explained

Disbursements are third-party costs your solicitor pays on your behalf. Here are the most common ones you will see on your quote:

Local Authority Search

£120–£300 depending on the Kent district council.

Land Registry Fee

£20–£305 depending on the property price.

ID and AML Checks

£10–£25 per person.

Bankruptcy Search

£2–£4 per person.

TT Fee

£20–£50 bank transfer fee.

Stamp Duty

Varies depending on purchase price. Calculated by your solicitor.

  • Property value
  • Freehold vs leasehold
  • New build or shared ownership
  • Help to Buy / gifted deposits
  • Chain complexity
  • Lender requirements
  • Speed required
  • Experience level of solicitor

No two solicitors charge exactly the same. Fees vary based on experience, workload, communication quality and local expertise.
Kent-based solicitors often provide smoother, faster transactions because they work daily with local councils and estate agents.

  • Compare fixed-fee quotes
  • Avoid ultra-cheap call-centre conveyancers
  • Look for clear breakdowns of disbursements
  • Choose CQS-accredited solicitors
  • Prefer Kent-based professionals for local knowledge
  • Check for “no sale, no fee” options

Usually only search fees are paid upfront. The rest is paid on completion.

Sometimes, particularly for first-time buyers or low-complexity transactions.

test