Conveyancing costs in Chichester
Stamp duty and legal fees at Chichester'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 Chichester?
As of August 2026, the average home in Chichester costs £428,364. A home mover paying the local average of £510,760 pays £15,538 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £335,901 pays £1,795. 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 | £335,901 | £1,795 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £3,378 to £4,283 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £510,760 | £15,538 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £17,446 to £18,531 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £216,221 | £1,824 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £3,467 to £4,492 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £679,148 | £23,957 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £25,865 to £26,950 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £428,364 | £32,836 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £34,419 to £35,324 |
More questions about buying in Chichester
What is the average house price in Chichester?
£428,364 in August 2026, 46% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Chichester 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 Chichester?
£15,538 in all on the local average for home movers, £510,760, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £260,760 (£13,038).
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 Chichester?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £335,901, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £1,795.
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 Chichester?
Flats average £216,221 (50% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £1,824 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 Chichester?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £556,715 in June 2026, 32% more than existing homes at £422,863.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Chichester?
£2,470 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Chichester.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Chichester?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £428,364 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Chichester compare?
| Property type | Chichester | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £428,364 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £679,148 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £422,502 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £343,374 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £216,221 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £335,901 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Arun | £320,505 | £9,643 |
| East Hampshire | £440,599 | £16,897 |
| Havant | £319,869 | £9,303 |
| 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 Chichester.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Chichester?
How much does conveyancing cost in Chichester?
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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.