Conveyancing Fees Decline in Real Terms Amid Market Pressure
UKPulse Property Desk
Conveyancing fees have seen a real-terms decline over the past year, with the average cost for home movers rising by only 0.1% against a 2.6% CPI inflation rate.
- Conveyancing fees have declined in real terms over the past year.
- The average cost for a home mover buying and selling a property was £2,438 including VAT in Q2 2026.
- This represents a 0.1% year-on-year increase, compared to CPI inflation of 2.6%.
Conveyancing fees have experienced a real-terms decline over the last year, adding to pressures on firms already facing reduced housing market activity and competitive pricing. The average cost for a home mover buying and selling a property reached £2,438 including VAT in the second quarter of 2026.
This figure marks a 0.1% year-on-year increase, significantly below the Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate of 2.6%.