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Conveyancing quotes in Somerset
Fixed legal fees · No sale, no legal fee
Get an instant conveyancing quote for your Somerset property. Compare moov Essential and moov Plus, with itemised legal fees, VAT and listed costs, then choose the service and protection that suit your move.
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Somerset conveyancing costs by property price
Find your purchase-price band, compare moov Essential and moov Plus for a freehold or leasehold property, then get a personalised quote. These examples include applicable VAT and the listed conveyancing costs. Stamp Duty and landlord or managing-agent charges are separate.
| Property price | Freehold Essential | Freehold Plus | Leasehold Essential | Leasehold Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £80,000 | £1,038.60 | £1,158.60 | £1,158.60 | £1,278.60 |
| £80,001–£100,000 | £1,058.60 | £1,178.60 | £1,178.60 | £1,298.60 |
| £100,001–£200,000 Somerset leasehold median: £140,000 |
£1,118.60 | £1,238.60 | £1,238.60 | £1,358.60 |
| £200,001–£500,000 Somerset freehold median: £292,000 |
£1,168.60 | £1,288.60 | £1,288.60 | £1,408.60 |
| £500,001–£999,999 | £1,313.60 | £1,433.60 | £1,433.60 | £1,553.60 |
One-buyer, existing-property mortgage examples, using verified package charges and HM Land Registry’s electronic whole-title registration bands. Prices checked 20 October 2026. The registration fee changes with the price band; leasehold work adds £120 in these examples. See the registration-fee guidance and itemised examples below.
Where do typical recorded Somerset prices sit?
The median recorded sale prices for existing properties in the Somerset Council area were £292,000 freehold and £140,000 leasehold during January–June 2026. Their relevant price bands are marked above. Choose the band for your own agreed price to compare your move.
See the two Somerset worked examples and itemised costs
For a £292,000 freehold purchase: moov Essential £1,168.60 or moov Plus £1,288.60. For a £140,000 leasehold purchase: moov Essential £1,238.60 or moov Plus £1,358.60.
Quotes checked 20 October 2026. Each example uses one buyer purchasing an existing registered property in England, with a Barclays mortgage and a transfer of the whole title. No first-time-buyer relief or additional specialist work is assumed. Your personalised quote confirms current pricing, terms and any additional work.
| Quoted cost | Freehold Essential | Freehold Plus | Leasehold Essential | Leasehold Plus |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legal fee after any quoted discount | £492.00 | £492.00 | £492.00 | £492.00 |
| Leasehold legal work | £0.00 | £0.00 | £120.00 | £120.00 |
| Land Registry registration | £150.00 | £150.00 | £100.00 | £100.00 |
| Local, water and environmental search pack | £250.00 | £300.00 | £250.00 | £300.00 |
| Bankruptcy search | £7.80 | £7.80 | £7.80 | £7.80 |
| Land Registry documents | £8.80 | £8.80 | £8.80 | £8.80 |
| Telegraphic transfer | £60.00 | £60.00 | £60.00 | £60.00 |
| ID check | £20.00 | £20.00 | £20.00 | £20.00 |
| File-opening fee | £180.00 | £190.00 | £180.00 | £190.00 |
| Upfront Payment Protection | Not included | £60.00 | Not included | £60.00 |
| Total including applicable VAT, excluding Stamp Duty | £1,168.60 | £1,288.60 | £1,238.60 | £1,358.60 |
Plus includes the £120 quoted discount in its net legal fee as checked on 20 October 2026. Stamp Duty is separate. Landlord or managing-agent charges and additional specialist work are outside these examples; your personalised quote confirms the costs for your property. Essential uses the standard search pack; Plus uses the priority search pack.
Where do the Somerset property-price benchmarks come from?
We calculated these medians from HM Land Registry’s Price Paid Data: 2,775 existing freehold sales and 368 existing leasehold sales in the Somerset Council area. The sample covers standard residential transactions during January–June 2026, using the recorded tenure. It excludes new builds and “Other” property types. Recent sales can take time to appear in the data, so this comparison uses the first half of 2026 rather than the latest month.
The £292,000 freehold and £140,000 leasehold figures are middle sale prices in those samples. North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset are outside this benchmark area. The examples use these recorded property values to show how the packages compare.
Source: HM Land Registry yearly Price Paid Data, downloaded and calculated 20 October 2026. See the data definitions and coverage.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2021. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Moving from a Somerset home to another property? Get a combined sale-and-purchase quote so both sides of the move are priced together. You can also explore the full purchase-cost comparison.
Choose the package for your Somerset move
Compare the complete price, initial payment and what happens if your purchase falls through. The legal work and the protection for starting again are separate parts of the choice.
| Your priority | moov Essential | moov Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Core conveyancing | Fixed legal fee and a dedicated conveyancer for the quoted work. | Fixed legal fee and a dedicated conveyancer for the quoted work. |
| If the transaction falls through | No sale, no legal fee, subject to the guarantee terms. Replacement searches and another file-opening fee are not covered by Essential’s standard package. | No sale, no legal fee, plus covered file-opening payment transfer and replacement-search benefits for another attempt, within the protection conditions. |
| Getting started | Standard setup and search service. | Same-day setup guarantee and priority searches, subject to the instruction requirements and cut-off. |
See moov Essential and moov Plus for the full service, timing and protection details. For a wider comparison, compare package prices and initial payments. For a combined move, compare both transactions together.
What should I include in my Somerset conveyancing quote?
A house, garden or separate piece of land
Give the complete address and price, and mention any separate garage, extra title, private access or shared driveway. These details help the conveyancer identify the work before you instruct.
Quote for my house purchaseA leasehold flat
Tell us the tenure, lender and any known lease length. Keep landlord or managing-agent costs alongside the quote, including any notice, certificate, consent or information-pack charges that apply.
See leasehold quote detailsA new build or shared ownership home
Disclose the developer’s deadline or shared-ownership scheme before choosing. A new title or transfer of part can have a different registration fee from an existing whole-title purchase.
Using a mortgage? Include the lender’s name so panel suitability can be checked for the appointed firm and transaction. Buying with cash? Tell us that too; property-specific searches and enquiries still need to be considered with your conveyancer.
Somerset searches: check the authority and what the bundle includes
Somerset Council publishes separate prices for the local land charges register search and the CON29 enquiries. Its guidance lists £18 for LLC1, £174 for CON29R including VAT and £192 for the combined search. Those are council search charges; a conveyancing search pack can also include drainage and environmental information or use a search-company route.
When comparing quotes, ask which searches are already included so you do not add the same council component twice. Supply the full property address and mention any extra land or separate title.
Somerset Council search guidance and fees · checked 20 October 2026.
Buying in North Somerset?
North Somerset has a separate search route. Its Local Land Charges Register moved to HM Land Registry in May 2026, while the council continues to answer CON29 enquiries. Your property’s authority determines the appropriate route.
For a property with shared drainage arrangements or recent alterations, send the available plans and permissions to your conveyancer. Somerset Council’s guidance specifically advises checking planning approvals, relevant agreements and seller information where sustainable drainage arrangements apply.
Conveyancing across Somerset towns and villages
Get a quote for a purchase or combined move in Taunton, Yeovil, Bridgwater, Frome, Wells, Glastonbury, Street, Wellington, Chard, Minehead, Burnham-on-Sea and the surrounding villages. We arrange conveyancing remotely, with telephone support when you need help choosing.
We also cover moves in North Somerset and Bath and North East Somerset, including Weston-super-Mare and Bath. These have separate local-authority arrangements and are outside the Somerset Council property-price sample above. An onward purchase elsewhere in England or Wales can be included in your combined quote.
Tell us the postcode, tenure, property value and lender, together with any specialist work or deadline. We help match your transaction to a suitable regulated legal team and confirm the next steps after you choose your package.
Explore our England and Wales conveyancing coverage or get a quote for a move between areas.
Questions before choosing your Somerset conveyancing package
Can I get an instant Somerset conveyancing quote online?
Yes. Choose the purchase or buying-and-selling route, enter the property details and compare packages. Include the price, tenure, lender and any new-build or shared-ownership requirements so the quote reflects your move. Our team can help on 03330 065 569.
Do the leasehold totals include every landlord or managing-agent charge?
No. The examples show the listed conveyancing costs. Charges set by a landlord or managing agent depend on the lease and the transaction; notices, certificates, consents or a management information pack may be additional. Ask which apply and whether they have been confirmed before comparing totals.
What is protected if my Somerset purchase falls through?
Both Essential and Plus include no sale, no legal fee protection under the guarantee terms. Plus also provides covered file-opening payment transfer and replacement-search benefits for another attempt. Check the protection periods, eligibility and any administration charge in the no-sale-no-fee guide and your package terms.
Can I sell elsewhere and buy in Somerset?
Yes. Use the buying-and-selling quote for both properties in England or Wales. Give each property’s own price and tenure rather than combining the values into one purchase price.
