Free Instant Quotes From The UK's Top Conveyancers

It is never too early to choose a conveyancer. Whether you’re just beginning to house hunt, or are about to put an offer down on a property, having your conveyancer ready can increase your chances of success. This is because being prepared makes you more attractive to sellers, who may even accept a lower offer from a buyer that is ‘ready to go’.

Although a conveyancer does not do anything to help you search for a property, it is a good idea to start the conversation with a conveyancer during your house hunt. This way, you are ready to progress as soon as an offer is accepted, and you don’t have to go through the stress of finding a decent conveyancer the day you put an offer down. Plus, choosing a conveyancer now will help you budget for your move so legal fees are not a big shock later in the process.

Choosing the right conveyancer isn’t easy, especially if you’ve only just learned what a conveyancer even is. Think of conveyancing like any other service. How would you choose a hairdresser? Perhaps you’d review their prices to make sure you can afford it and take a look at their customer reviews to make sure others received a good service. You might even take a look at their complaints policy to see what you can do if you’re not happy with the service you received. The important thing is that you are able to see the information you need and compare between options, which is what we’ve designed HousecureConnect to allow you to do.

Remember: like anything else, you get what you pay for, so going for the cheapest option isn’t always the best idea. However, we make sure all of our partner firms are highly rated on TrustPilot, so you can bargain hunt without fear of reduced quality.

For a first-time buyer purchasing a £250,000 property with a mortgage, we estimate all-in conveyancing costs of around £2000. Sometimes it’ll be cheaper, and sometimes a lot more expensive, depending on the firm. Our comparison tool shows you how far away your quote is from average.

Remember: if some of your options seem a bit expensive, make sure you look at what you’re paying for. It may be that you can expect a faster transaction with the firm, or they provide a better guarantee meaning you have nothing to pay if your transaction collapses. Spending a bit more money now could save you thousands down the line.

Not at all! Some people think local conveyancing firms might have some insider knowledge that better qualifies them to handle the legal aspects of your move, but this is rarely the case. Instead, it is better to focus on a firm’s reviews, experience and resources that will make your move less stressful and keep you protected. Smaller, local firms may actually provide a worse service than a large, national firm because they have smaller teams and less money to spend on handy digital portals, or staff dedicated to your case.

Everybody’s move is slightly different. The information we ask of you allows us (in partnership with the conveyancing firms) to give an estimate of what you’ll pay all-in for your conveyancing. However, if your case has specific complexities like a non-UK resident involved, an Islamic mortgage or a Shared Ownership property, you may incur extra charges from your conveyancer. Don’t worry, once you select a conveyancer to speak with, they will inform you of all extra costs and provide you with an exact, unchangeable quote from which you can make your final decision.

Remember: All conveyancing firms will charge extra for complexities because they require more experienced conveyancers and more time. Our quote estimates are still an accurate indication of what you can expect to pay for your conveyancing.

Some firms offer a ‘No Move, No Fee’ guarantee. This means that if your transaction collapses, you are not liable to pay their legal fee. However, the legal fee is just one part of conveyancing costs, and the firms will expect to be paid for ‘disbursements’ or costs paid to a third party throughout your transaction, for things like bank transfer fees. Ensuring your firm has a guarantee in place can save you hundreds of pounds, but many people are still left out of pocket if their transaction collapses. This is why it is important to protect yourself and your money with a SureOffer policy.

Yes, Housecure earns what is known as a ‘referral fee’ if you choose to use one of our partnered conveyancers. Our partners are those that offer instant quotes on our comparison tool. This is very common, and comes out of the firm’s marketing budget rather than being added to your costs. We ensure that our partners pass our strict verification process and make sure that it is never more expensive to instruct a conveyancer through us than by going direct (it's actually usually cheaper!).

Remember: this is how we can continue to operate and provide impartial guidance and advice to our users. Whether a firm is a partner or not does not influence how they are represented, and we will always be honest. This is the same way that companies like Money Saving Expert make money, whilst providing useful, meaningful resources to their users.

Agreeing to pay a firm £2000 for a service can seem a bit daunting. It is important to remember that you will only pay the conveyancer when your transaction comes to an end, either by completing (if successful) or if the transaction falls through (if unsuccessful). Some firms may charge a case opening fee, or for some of the third party services you require upfront, but this is much less than the total due and very common.

There are loads of places you can find lists of conveyancers, and you can find most of a firm’s information on their website. However, it can be really difficult to understand what the information means for you, or to compare two firms and work out which one is the better option for you. Housecure is the best place to make your conveyancing decision because we don’t tell you who to choose, we give you the tools to work out which firm is the best one for you by yourself. We earn referral fees, which keep us going, but we never prioritise one firm over another on the basis of earning money- what matters to us is being honest, transparent and clear about firms so you feel empowered to make the right choice.