Conveyancing costs in Adur
Stamp duty and legal fees at Adur's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published GOV.UK rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published GOV.UK rates.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Adur?
As of August 2026, the average home in Adur costs £378,990. A home mover paying the local average of £440,605 pays £12,030 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £322,256 pays £1,113. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | Stamp duty | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £322,256 | £1,113 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £2,696 to £3,601 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £440,605 | £12,030 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £13,613 to £14,518 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £215,437 | £1,809 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £3,452 to £4,477 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £632,543 | £21,627 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £23,535 to £24,620 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £378,990 | £27,899 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £29,482 to £30,387 |
More questions about buying in Adur
What is the average house price in Adur?
£378,990 in August 2026, 29% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Adur have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is stamp duty worked out on a home in Adur?
£12,030 in all on the local average for home movers, £440,605, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £190,605 (£9,530).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty in Adur?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £322,256, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £1,113.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Adur?
Flats average £215,437 (57% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £1,809 in stamp duty. Most are leasehold: expect £150 to £400 more in legal fees, and a management pack from the landlord or managing agent.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; GOV.UK, Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Adur?
No: new-build homes averaged £364,941 in June 2026, 4% less than existing homes at £379,983.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Adur?
£2,548 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Adur.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Adur?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £378,990 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Adur compare?
| Property type | Adur | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £378,990 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £632,543 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £443,049 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £368,308 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £215,437 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £322,256 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Worthing | £299,075 | £8,618 |
| Brighton and Hove | £408,240 | £14,935 |
| Horsham | £441,491 | £17,825 |
| Arun | £320,505 | £9,643 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Adur.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Adur?
How much does conveyancing cost in Adur?
Buying in Adur? We'll introduce you to an independent SRA-regulated conveyancing solicitor, who sends you their own quote.
Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Finance Act 2003, section 55 (SDLT rates and bands)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 6ZA (first-time buyers' relief)
- Finance Act 2003, Schedule 4ZA (higher rates for additional dwellings)
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential rates
- Conveyancing Index: How much does conveyancing cost? (legal fee ranges)
- HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (Scale 1)
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026 (new-build and sales figures June 2026), retrieved 2026-11-02; tax worked out with the published rates; fee ranges are market figures, not a quote. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.