Conveyancing costs in Brentwood
Stamp duty and legal fees at Brentwood'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 Brentwood?
As of August 2026, the average home in Brentwood costs £522,672. A home mover paying the local average of £691,323 pays £24,566 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £374,949 pays £3,747. 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 | £374,949 | £3,747 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £5,330 to £6,235 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £691,323 | £24,566 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £26,474 to £27,559 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £264,978 | £3,249 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £5,012 to £6,217 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,001,554 | £43,905 | from £2,160 | from £46,858 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £522,672 | £42,267 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £44,175 to £45,260 |
More questions about buying in Brentwood
What is the average house price in Brentwood?
£522,672 in August 2026, 78% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Brentwood 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 Brentwood?
£24,566 in all on the local average for home movers, £691,323, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £441,323 (£22,066).
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 Brentwood?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £374,949, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £3,747.
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 Brentwood?
Flats average £264,978 (51% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £3,249 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 Brentwood?
No: new-build homes averaged £446,005 in June 2026, 13% less than existing homes at £512,528.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Brentwood?
£2,258 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Brentwood.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Brentwood?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £522,672 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Brentwood compare?
| Property type | Brentwood | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £522,672 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,001,554 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £557,916 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £439,250 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £264,978 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £374,949 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Epping Forest | £530,653 | £23,193 |
| Basildon | £366,218 | £13,004 |
| Thurrock | £319,969 | £8,714 |
| Chelmsford | £376,682 | £13,568 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Brentwood.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Brentwood?
How much does conveyancing cost in Brentwood?
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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.