Conveyancing costs in City of London
Stamp duty and legal fees at City of London'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 City of London?
As of August 2026, the average home in City of London costs £726,633. A home mover paying the local average of £745,818 pays £27,291 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £717,122 pays £25,856. 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 | £717,122 | £25,856 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £27,764 to £28,849 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £745,818 | £27,291 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £29,199 to £30,284 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £726,060 | £26,303 | £1,500 to £2,640 | £28,391 to £29,776 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £726,633 | £62,663 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £64,571 to £65,656 |
More questions about buying in City of London
What is the average house price in City of London?
£726,633 in August 2026, 148% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in City of London 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 City of London?
£27,291 in all on the local average for home movers, £745,818, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £495,818 (£24,791).
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 City of London?
Yes, £25,856: the local first-time buyer average of £717,122 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 City of London?
Flats average £726,060 (100% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £26,303 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 City of London?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £1,177,477 in June 2026, 55% more than existing homes at £761,148.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in City of London?
£1,330 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in City of London.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in City of London?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £726,633 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in City of London compare?
| Property type | City of London | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £726,633 | £293,525 |
| Flat | £726,060 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £717,122 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | £654,286 | £31,092 |
| Tower Hamlets | £447,950 | £15,500 |
| Westminster | £887,206 | £49,397 |
| Hackney | £619,408 | £28,179 |
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Prices over the last year: house prices in City of London.
Questions
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How much does conveyancing cost in City of London?
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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.