Conveyancing costs in Bromley
Stamp duty and legal fees at Bromley'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 Bromley?
As of August 2026, the average home in Bromley costs £520,253. A home mover paying the local average of £663,626 pays £23,181 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £397,470 pays £4,874. 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 | £397,470 | £4,874 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £6,457 to £7,362 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £663,626 | £23,181 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £25,089 to £26,174 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £306,823 | £5,341 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £7,104 to £8,309 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,082,545 | £52,005 | from £2,160 | from £54,958 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £520,253 | £42,025 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £43,933 to £45,018 |
More questions about buying in Bromley
What is the average house price in Bromley?
£520,253 in August 2026, 77% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Bromley 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 Bromley?
£23,181 in all on the local average for home movers, £663,626, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £413,626 (£20,681).
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 Bromley?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £397,470, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £4,874.
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 Bromley?
Flats average £306,823 (59% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £5,341 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 Bromley?
No: new-build homes averaged £336,533 in June 2026, 35% less than existing homes at £516,064.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Bromley?
£2,140 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Bromley.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Bromley?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £520,253 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Bromley compare?
| Property type | Bromley | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £520,253 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,082,545 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £664,931 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £493,107 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £306,823 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £397,470 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Croydon | £396,718 | £15,287 |
| Lewisham | £486,416 | £20,137 |
| Greenwich | £462,868 | £18,664 |
| Bexley | £414,833 | £14,707 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Bromley.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Bromley?
How much does conveyancing cost in Bromley?
Buying in Bromley? 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.