North West regional pricing
How Much Does a Solicitor Cost in Manchester?
Updated prices for . Manchester prices are typically 2% below the national average.
Price summary
Manchester Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £780 | £1,370 | £2,150 |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £490 | £830 | £1,270 |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £490 | £1,465 | £2,445 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on North West regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Solicitor Prices in Manchester
Every price adjusted for Manchester using a 0.977x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £780 | £1,370 | £2,150 | 8-12 weeks |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £490 | £830 | £1,270 | 8-12 weeks |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £490 | £1,465 | £2,445 | 4-6 months |
| Divorce (Contested) | £4,885 | £14,655 | £29,310 | 12-24 months |
| Writing a Will (Simple) | £145 | £245 | £390 | 1-2 weeks |
| Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror) | £295 | £490 | £975 | 2-4 weeks |
| Probate Application | £1,465 | £2,445 | £4,885 | 3-12 months |
| Power of Attorney | £295 | £535 | £975 | 8-12 weeks to register |
| Employment Tribunal Claim | £1,465 | £4,885 | £14,655 | 6-12 months |
| Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee) | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6-18 months |
| Immigration Application | £780 | £1,955 | £3,910 | 2-6 months |
| Commercial Lease Review | £490 | £975 | £1,955 | 1-3 weeks |
Conveyancing (Buying)
Low
£780
Average
£1,370
High
£2,150
8-12 weeks
Conveyancing (Selling)
Low
£490
Average
£830
High
£1,270
8-12 weeks
Divorce (Uncontested)
Low
£490
Average
£1,465
High
£2,445
4-6 months
Divorce (Contested)
Low
£4,885
Average
£14,655
High
£29,310
12-24 months
Writing a Will (Simple)
Low
£145
Average
£245
High
£390
1-2 weeks
Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror)
Low
£295
Average
£490
High
£975
2-4 weeks
Probate Application
Low
£1,465
Average
£2,445
High
£4,885
3-12 months
Power of Attorney
Low
£295
Average
£535
High
£975
8-12 weeks to register
Employment Tribunal Claim
Low
£1,465
Average
£4,885
High
£14,655
6-12 months
Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee)
Low
£0
Average
£0
High
£0
6-18 months
Immigration Application
Low
£780
Average
£1,955
High
£3,910
2-6 months
Commercial Lease Review
Low
£490
Average
£975
High
£1,955
1-3 weeks
Regional comparison
How Manchester Compares
Average cost of conveyancing (buying) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Solicitor Costs in Manchester?
Manchester 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.
Manchester 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 Manchester. 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 £4,885 to £29,310 for divorce (contested) in Manchester.
When getting quotes in Manchester, 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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