Conveyancing costs in Bexley
Stamp duty and legal fees at Bexley'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 Bexley?
As of August 2026, the average home in Bexley costs £414,833. A home mover paying the local average of £494,131 pays £14,707 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £362,775 pays £3,139. 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 | £362,775 | £3,139 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £4,722 to £5,627 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £494,131 | £14,707 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £16,290 to £17,195 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £245,833 | £2,417 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £4,060 to £5,085 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £737,494 | £26,875 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £28,783 to £29,868 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £414,833 | £31,483 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £33,066 to £33,971 |
More questions about buying in Bexley
What is the average house price in Bexley?
£414,833 in August 2026, 41% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Bexley 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 Bexley?
£14,707 in all on the local average for home movers, £494,131, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £244,131 (£12,207).
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 Bexley?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £362,775, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £3,139.
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 Bexley?
Flats average £245,833 (59% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £2,417 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 Bexley?
No: new-build homes averaged £392,894 in June 2026, 3% less than existing homes at £406,148.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Bexley?
£2,366 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Bexley.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Bexley?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £414,833 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Bexley compare?
| Property type | Bexley | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £414,833 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £737,494 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £535,915 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £418,205 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £245,833 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £362,775 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwich | £462,868 | £18,664 |
| Barking and Dagenham | £369,881 | £10,807 |
| Lewisham | £486,416 | £20,137 |
| Newham | £388,045 | £11,350 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Bexley.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Bexley?
How much does conveyancing cost in Bexley?
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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.