Wales regional pricing
How Much Does a Solicitor Cost in Cardiff?
Updated prices for . Cardiff prices are typically 2% below the national average.
Price summary
Cardiff Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £785 | £1,375 | £2,165 |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £490 | £835 | £1,280 |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £490 | £1,475 | £2,460 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on Wales regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Solicitor Prices in Cardiff
Every price adjusted for Cardiff using a 0.983x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £785 | £1,375 | £2,165 | 8-12 weeks |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £490 | £835 | £1,280 | 8-12 weeks |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £490 | £1,475 | £2,460 | 4-6 months |
| Divorce (Contested) | £4,915 | £14,745 | £29,490 | 12-24 months |
| Writing a Will (Simple) | £145 | £245 | £395 | 1-2 weeks |
| Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror) | £295 | £490 | £985 | 2-4 weeks |
| Probate Application | £1,475 | £2,460 | £4,915 | 3-12 months |
| Power of Attorney | £295 | £540 | £985 | 8-12 weeks to register |
| Employment Tribunal Claim | £1,475 | £4,915 | £14,745 | 6-12 months |
| Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee) | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6-18 months |
| Immigration Application | £785 | £1,965 | £3,930 | 2-6 months |
| Commercial Lease Review | £490 | £985 | £1,965 | 1-3 weeks |
Conveyancing (Buying)
Low
£785
Average
£1,375
High
£2,165
8-12 weeks
Conveyancing (Selling)
Low
£490
Average
£835
High
£1,280
8-12 weeks
Divorce (Uncontested)
Low
£490
Average
£1,475
High
£2,460
4-6 months
Divorce (Contested)
Low
£4,915
Average
£14,745
High
£29,490
12-24 months
Writing a Will (Simple)
Low
£145
Average
£245
High
£395
1-2 weeks
Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror)
Low
£295
Average
£490
High
£985
2-4 weeks
Probate Application
Low
£1,475
Average
£2,460
High
£4,915
3-12 months
Power of Attorney
Low
£295
Average
£540
High
£985
8-12 weeks to register
Employment Tribunal Claim
Low
£1,475
Average
£4,915
High
£14,745
6-12 months
Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee)
Low
£0
Average
£0
High
£0
6-18 months
Immigration Application
Low
£785
Average
£1,965
High
£3,930
2-6 months
Commercial Lease Review
Low
£490
Average
£985
High
£1,965
1-3 weeks
Regional comparison
How Cardiff Compares
Average cost of conveyancing (buying) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Solicitor Costs in Cardiff?
Cardiff has a diverse population with varying needs and budgets, all of which directly affect solicitor costs. The local market, competition between providers, and demand levels in the area all influence what you will pay. Prices tend to be higher in areas with greater demand and fewer providers.
Cardiff solicitor costs are 2% below the UK average, reflecting the local cost of living and market conditions. Despite regional variation, prices can still differ by 30-50% between providers for the same service, making it worth comparing multiple options.
Several factors affect what you will pay for solicitor services in Cardiff. The scope and complexity of what you need is the biggest driver, followed by the provider's experience and reputation. Premium or specialist options will cost more. For the most involved services, expect to pay £4,915 to £29,490 for divorce (contested) in Cardiff.
When getting quotes in Cardiff, compare at least three different providers. Ask for a detailed breakdown of what is included in the price. Always check SRA registration, reviews and fee structures before instructing.
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