Conveyancing costs in Buckinghamshire
Stamp duty and legal fees at Buckinghamshire'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 Buckinghamshire?
As of August 2026, the average home in Buckinghamshire costs £477,450. A home mover paying the local average of £595,929 pays £19,796 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £353,944 pays £2,697. 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 | £353,944 | £2,697 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £4,280 to £5,185 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £595,929 | £19,796 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £21,704 to £22,789 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £233,403 | £2,168 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £3,811 to £4,836 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £852,415 | £32,621 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £34,769 to £36,094 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £477,450 | £37,745 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £39,328 to £40,233 |
More questions about buying in Buckinghamshire
What is the average house price in Buckinghamshire?
£477,450 in August 2026, 63% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Buckinghamshire 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 Buckinghamshire?
£19,796 in all on the local average for home movers, £595,929, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £345,929 (£17,296).
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 Buckinghamshire?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £353,944, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £2,697.
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 Buckinghamshire?
Flats average £233,403 (49% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £2,168 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 Buckinghamshire?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £574,122 in June 2026, 19% more than existing homes at £483,367.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Buckinghamshire?
£2,527 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Buckinghamshire.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Buckinghamshire?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £477,450 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Buckinghamshire compare?
| Property type | Buckinghamshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £477,450 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £852,415 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £470,342 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £378,056 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £233,403 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £353,944 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| South Oxfordshire | £471,427 | £17,808 |
| Oxford | £478,080 | £19,266 |
| Windsor and Maidenhead | £583,688 | £26,291 |
| Slough | £349,397 | £11,862 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Buckinghamshire.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Buckinghamshire?
How much does conveyancing cost in Buckinghamshire?
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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.