South East regional pricing
How Much Does a Solicitor Cost in Southampton?
Updated prices for . Southampton prices are typically 4% below the national average.
Price summary
Southampton Price Summary
| Service | Low | Average | High |
|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £770 | £1,345 | £2,115 |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £480 | £820 | £1,250 |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £480 | £1,445 | £2,405 |
Prices include labour and materials. VAT may apply. Based on South East regional pricing.
Full pricing
All Solicitor Prices in Southampton
Every price adjusted for Southampton using a 0.962x cost multiplier, rounded to the nearest £5.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conveyancing (Buying) | £770 | £1,345 | £2,115 | 8-12 weeks |
| Conveyancing (Selling) | £480 | £820 | £1,250 | 8-12 weeks |
| Divorce (Uncontested) | £480 | £1,445 | £2,405 | 4-6 months |
| Divorce (Contested) | £4,810 | £14,430 | £28,860 | 12-24 months |
| Writing a Will (Simple) | £145 | £240 | £385 | 1-2 weeks |
| Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror) | £290 | £480 | £960 | 2-4 weeks |
| Probate Application | £1,445 | £2,405 | £4,810 | 3-12 months |
| Power of Attorney | £290 | £530 | £960 | 8-12 weeks to register |
| Employment Tribunal Claim | £1,445 | £4,810 | £14,430 | 6-12 months |
| Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee) | £0 | £0 | £0 | 6-18 months |
| Immigration Application | £770 | £1,925 | £3,850 | 2-6 months |
| Commercial Lease Review | £480 | £960 | £1,925 | 1-3 weeks |
Conveyancing (Buying)
Low
£770
Average
£1,345
High
£2,115
8-12 weeks
Conveyancing (Selling)
Low
£480
Average
£820
High
£1,250
8-12 weeks
Divorce (Uncontested)
Low
£480
Average
£1,445
High
£2,405
4-6 months
Divorce (Contested)
Low
£4,810
Average
£14,430
High
£28,860
12-24 months
Writing a Will (Simple)
Low
£145
Average
£240
High
£385
1-2 weeks
Writing a Will (Complex or Mirror)
Low
£290
Average
£480
High
£960
2-4 weeks
Probate Application
Low
£1,445
Average
£2,405
High
£4,810
3-12 months
Power of Attorney
Low
£290
Average
£530
High
£960
8-12 weeks to register
Employment Tribunal Claim
Low
£1,445
Average
£4,810
High
£14,430
6-12 months
Personal Injury Claim (No Win No Fee)
Low
£0
Average
£0
High
£0
6-18 months
Immigration Application
Low
£770
Average
£1,925
High
£3,850
2-6 months
Commercial Lease Review
Low
£480
Average
£960
High
£1,925
1-3 weeks
Regional comparison
How Southampton Compares
Average cost of conveyancing (buying) across regions.
Local insights
What Affects Solicitor Costs in Southampton?
Southampton 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.
Southampton solicitor costs are 4% 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 Southampton. 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 £4,810 to £28,860 for divorce (contested) in Southampton.
When getting quotes in Southampton, 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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