Conveyancing costs in County Durham
Stamp duty and legal fees at County Durham'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 County Durham?
As of August 2026, the average home in County Durham costs £140,788. A home mover paying the local average of £163,206 pays £764 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £125,556 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 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 | £125,556 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,413 to £2,138 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £163,206 | £764 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £2,177 to £2,902 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £79,042 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,453 to £2,358 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £238,105 | £2,262 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £3,725 to £4,450 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £140,788 | £7,355 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £8,768 to £9,493 |
More questions about buying in County Durham
What is the average house price in County Durham?
£140,788 in August 2026, 52% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in County Durham 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 County Durham?
£764 in all on the local average for home movers, £163,206, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000 and 2% on £38,206 (£764).
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 County Durham?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £125,556: the relief covers the first £300,000.
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 County Durham?
Flats average £79,042 (56% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays no 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 County Durham?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £234,204 in June 2026, 74% more than existing homes at £134,566.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in County Durham?
£2,622 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in County Durham.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in County Durham?
£100 to register the transfer online at the local average of £140,788 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in County Durham compare?
| Property type | County Durham | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £140,788 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £238,105 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £141,657 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £117,275 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £79,042 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £125,556 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington | £159,770 | £1,273 |
| Gateshead | £156,036 | £1,200 |
| Sunderland | £147,763 | £1,009 |
| Hartlepool | £136,625 | £784 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in County Durham.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in County Durham?
How much does conveyancing cost in County Durham?
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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.