Conveyancing costs in Camden
Stamp duty and legal fees at Camden'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 Camden?
As of August 2026, the average home in Camden costs £798,486. A home mover paying the local average of £999,539 pays £43,704 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £696,585 pays £24,829. Legal fees typically run £1,560 to £2,640 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 | £696,585 | £24,829 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £26,737 to £27,822 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £999,539 | £43,704 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £45,852 to £47,177 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £656,955 | £22,848 | £1,500 to £2,640 | £24,936 to £26,321 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £3,574,639 | £342,707 | from £2,160 | from £345,660 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £798,486 | £69,849 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £71,997 to £73,322 |
More questions about buying in Camden
What is the average house price in Camden?
£798,486 in August 2026, 172% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Camden 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 Camden?
£43,704 in all on the local average for home movers, £999,539, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500), 5% on £675,000 (£33,750) and 10% on £74,539 (£7,454).
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 Camden?
Yes, £24,829: the local first-time buyer average of £696,585 is above £500,000, so first-time buyer relief doesn’t apply.
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 Camden?
Flats average £656,955 (82% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £22,848 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 Camden?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £900,938 in June 2026, 9% more than existing homes at £827,163.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Camden?
£2,208 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Camden.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Camden?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £798,486 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Camden compare?
| Property type | Camden | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £798,486 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £3,574,639 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £2,080,738 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £1,533,317 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £656,955 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £696,585 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Westminster | £887,206 | £49,397 |
| Islington | £654,286 | £31,092 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | £1,204,072 | £87,374 |
| City of London | £726,633 | £27,291 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Camden.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Camden?
How much does conveyancing cost in Camden?
Buying in Camden? 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.