Conveyancing costs in Brighton and Hove
Stamp duty and legal fees at Brighton and Hove'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 Brighton and Hove?
As of August 2026, the average home in Brighton and Hove costs £408,240. A home mover paying the local average of £498,706 pays £14,935 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £343,329 pays £2,166. 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 | £343,329 | £2,166 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £3,749 to £4,654 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £498,706 | £14,935 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £16,518 to £17,423 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £295,136 | £4,757 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £6,520 to £7,725 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £855,390 | £32,770 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £34,918 to £36,243 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £408,240 | £30,824 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £32,407 to £33,312 |
More questions about buying in Brighton and Hove
What is the average house price in Brighton and Hove?
£408,240 in August 2026, 39% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Brighton and Hove 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 Brighton and Hove?
£14,935 in all on the local average for home movers, £498,706, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £248,706 (£12,435).
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 Brighton and Hove?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £343,329, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £2,166.
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 Brighton and Hove?
Flats average £295,136 (72% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £4,757 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 Brighton and Hove?
No: new-build homes averaged £322,197 in June 2026, 20% less than existing homes at £405,134.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Brighton and Hove?
£2,581 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Brighton and Hove.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Brighton and Hove?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £408,240 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Brighton and Hove compare?
| Property type | Brighton and Hove | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £408,240 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £855,390 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £548,417 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £475,621 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £295,136 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £343,329 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Lewes | £374,305 | £12,674 |
| Adur | £378,990 | £12,030 |
| Worthing | £299,075 | £8,618 |
| Horsham | £441,491 | £17,825 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Brighton and Hove.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Brighton and Hove?
How much does conveyancing cost in Brighton and Hove?
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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.