Conveyancing costs in Brent
Stamp duty and legal fees at Brent'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 Brent?
As of August 2026, the average home in Brent costs £555,687. A home mover paying the local average of £705,203 pays £25,260 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £482,719 pays £9,136. Legal fees typically run £1,320 to £2,160 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 | £482,719 | £9,136 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £10,719 to £11,624 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £705,203 | £25,260 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £27,168 to £28,253 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £383,498 | £9,175 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £10,938 to £12,143 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,354,287 | £79,179 | from £2,160 | from £82,132 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £555,687 | £45,569 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £47,477 to £48,562 |
More questions about buying in Brent
What is the average house price in Brent?
£555,687 in August 2026, 89% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Brent 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 Brent?
£25,260 in all on the local average for home movers, £705,203, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £455,203 (£22,760).
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 Brent?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £482,719, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £9,136.
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 Brent?
Flats average £383,498 (69% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £9,175 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 Brent?
No: new-build homes averaged £453,071 in June 2026, 16% less than existing homes at £538,511.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Brent?
£2,235 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Brent.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Brent?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £555,687 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Brent compare?
| Property type | Brent | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £555,687 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,354,287 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £850,122 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £719,435 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £383,498 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £482,719 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Ealing | £589,875 | £27,402 |
| Harrow | £532,173 | £23,124 |
| Barnet | £592,892 | £28,897 |
| Camden | £798,486 | £43,704 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Brent.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Brent?
How much does conveyancing cost in Brent?
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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.