CompareSolicitor vs PropReady
Comparison

£250/hour vs £7.99/month.Do you need both?

PropReady isn't a replacement for a solicitor in complex disputes or tribunal proceedings. But for day-to-day compliance — knowing what to do, generating standard documents, tracking deadlines — it does in seconds what would cost hundreds in solicitor time.

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Task-by-task cost comparison

Generate Section 13 notice

£

Solicitor

£150-300 per notice

PropReady

Unlimited, instant

Check compliance status

£

Solicitor

£250-500 review

PropReady

Real-time dashboard

Awaab's Law advice

£

Solicitor

£250/hour consultation

PropReady

AI assistant, instant

Tenancy agreement update

£

Solicitor

£300-600 per agreement

PropReady

One click, pre-filled

Annual compliance audit

£

Solicitor

£500-1,000

PropReady

Always on, automatic

Tribunal representation

Solicitor

Essential

PropReady

Not a law firm

Complex disputes

Solicitor

Essential

PropReady

Use alongside solicitor

When you need a solicitor

There are situations where professional legal representation is essential. PropReady is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice. For these tasks, you need a qualified property solicitor.

Tribunal proceedings

If a tenant takes you to the First-tier Tribunal (Property Chamber), you need legal representation. PropReady provides the audit trail and documentation, but a solicitor presents your case.

Complex disputes

Disputes involving multiple parties, counter-claims, or unusual circumstances require professional legal judgment. PropReady flags the issue — a solicitor resolves it.

Notice validity challenges

If a tenant challenges the validity of a notice you've served, a solicitor can advise on whether the notice is defensible and represent you if it goes to court.

Lease interpretation

Complex lease clauses, break clauses, or unusual terms need a solicitor's interpretation. PropReady works with standard assured shorthold tenancies and periodic tenancies.

When PropReady is enough

For day-to-day landlord compliance — the tasks that make up 90% of your solicitor bills — PropReady handles everything automatically.

Daily compliance monitoring

Real-time dashboard showing compliance score, upcoming deadlines, and urgent actions across all your properties.

Document generation

Section 13 notices, Section 8 notices, periodic tenancy conversions, tenant information leaflets — generated instantly, always legally current.

Deadline tracking

Awaab's Law timers, EPC expiry dates, gas safety certificate renewals, and every other compliance deadline tracked automatically.

Tenant communications

Generate and send required notices directly to tenants. Every communication timestamped and logged in your audit trail.

Compliance AI assistant

Ask questions about your obligations under the Renters' Rights Act and get instant, plain-English answers based on current legislation.

Audit trail

Every action, document, and communication logged with timestamps. Export tribunal-ready PDF reports at any time.

Annual cost comparison

Solicitor only

Typical annual cost

Quarterly compliance review£1,000-2,000
Section 13 notices (x3)£450-900
Tenancy agreement updates£300-600
Ad-hoc queries (5 hours)£1,250-2,500
Estimated annual total£800-2,000+

PropReady Growth

Annual cost

Real-time compliance dashboardIncluded
Unlimited document generationIncluded
Awaab's Law trackingIncluded
AI compliance assistantIncluded
Audit trail & PDF exportIncluded
Annual total£215/year

£17.99/month billed monthly, or £179/year billed annually

Best of both worlds

Many landlords use PropReady for day-to-day compliance and keep a solicitor on retainer for complex matters only. This typically reduces solicitor costs by 70-80% while improving compliance coverage. PropReady's audit trail also makes solicitor consultations faster and cheaper — they spend less time reviewing your situation because everything is already documented.

Who should choose what?

Solicitor only

You're already in a dispute, facing tribunal proceedings, or need advice on a complex lease.

  • Active tribunal case
  • Disputed notice validity
  • Complex multi-party situation

PropReady only

You need day-to-day compliance monitoring, documents, and deadline tracking — and your tenancies are straightforward.

  • Standard AST or periodic tenancies
  • Routine compliance monitoring
  • Document generation needs
  • Deadline and timer tracking

Both together

You want comprehensive coverage: PropReady handles the daily work, a solicitor handles the exceptions.

  • Large portfolio (5+ properties)
  • Mix of standard and complex tenancies
  • Want to reduce solicitor bills
  • Need tribunal-ready documentation

See it in action

What PropReady handles for £7.99/month

Document Generation

AI-generated legal documents

Section 13 notices, periodic tenancies, tenant leaflets — all generated from your property data, compliant with the latest legislation.

  • Pre-filled from your property data
  • Compliant with RRA 2025
  • Generated in under 30 seconds
AI Document Generator
Analysing tenancy details…
Checking RRA 2025 requirements…
Generating Section 13 notice…
Document ready
Section_13_Notice.pdfREADY
Document typeSection 13 Rent Increase Notice
LandlordJames Whitfield
Property14 Oak Street, Birmingham B1 1AA
TenantSarah Thompson
Current rent£1,100 per calendar month
Proposed rent£1,185 per calendar month
Effective date1 July 2026
Notice period2 months (as required by RRA 2025)
AI Assistant

Plain English legal guidance

Ask compliance questions without the hourly rate. Get instant answers based on current UK legislation and your specific properties.

  • Based on your specific properties
  • Current UK legislation
  • Available 24/7
AI Legal Assistant
PropReady
Context:14 Oak Street — 3yr tenancy · AST → periodic · EPC D

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Ask anything about your tenancy…

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