Scotland regional pricing
How Much Does a Solicitor Cost in Edinburgh?
Updated prices for . Edinburgh prices are typically 14% above the national average.
Price summary
Edinburgh Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £915 | £1,600 | £2,510 |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £570 | £970 | £1,485 |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £570 | £1,715 | £2,855 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on Scotland regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Solicitor Prices in Edinburgh
Every price adjusted for Edinburgh using a 1.142x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £915 | £1,600 | £2,510 | 8-12 weeks |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £570 | £970 | £1,485 | 8-12 weeks |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £570 | £1,715 | £2,855 | 4-6 months |
| Divorce (Contested) | £5,710 | £17,130 | £34,260 | 12-24 months |
| Writing a Will (Simple) | £170 | £285 | £455 | 1-2 weeks |
| Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror) | £345 | £570 | £1,140 | 2-4 weeks |
| Probate Application | £1,715 | £2,855 | £5,710 | 3-12 months |
| Power of Attorney | £345 | £630 | £1,140 | 8-12 weeks to register |
| Employment Tribunal Claim | £1,715 | £5,710 | £17,130 | 6-12 months |
| Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee) | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6-18 months |
| Immigration Application | £915 | £2,285 | £4,570 | 2-6 months |
| Commercial Lease Review | £570 | £1,140 | £2,285 | 1-3 weeks |
Conveyancing (Buying)
Low
£915
Average
£1,600
High
£2,510
8-12 weeks
Conveyancing (Selling)
Low
£570
Average
£970
High
£1,485
8-12 weeks
Divorce (Uncontested)
Low
£570
Average
£1,715
High
£2,855
4-6 months
Divorce (Contested)
Low
£5,710
Average
£17,130
High
£34,260
12-24 months
Writing a Will (Simple)
Low
£170
Average
£285
High
£455
1-2 weeks
Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror)
Low
£345
Average
£570
High
£1,140
2-4 weeks
Probate Application
Low
£1,715
Average
£2,855
High
£5,710
3-12 months
Power of Attorney
Low
£345
Average
£630
High
£1,140
8-12 weeks to register
Employment Tribunal Claim
Low
£1,715
Average
£5,710
High
£17,130
6-12 months
Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee)
Low
£0
Average
£0
High
£0
6-18 months
Immigration Application
Low
£915
Average
£2,285
High
£4,570
2-6 months
Commercial Lease Review
Low
£570
Average
£1,140
High
£2,285
1-3 weeks
Regional comparison
How Edinburgh Compares
Average cost of conveyancing (buying) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Solicitor Costs in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh 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.
Edinburgh solicitor costs are 14% above 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 Edinburgh. 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 £5,710 to £34,260 for divorce (contested) in Edinburgh.
When getting quotes in Edinburgh, 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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