Conveyancing costs in Derby
Stamp duty and legal fees at Derby'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 Derby?
As of August 2026, the average home in Derby costs £210,076. A home mover paying the local average of £244,576 pays £2,392 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £187,817 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 | £187,817 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,413 to £2,138 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £244,576 | £2,392 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £3,855 to £4,580 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £107,742 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,533 to £2,438 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £320,804 | £6,040 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £7,623 to £8,528 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £210,076 | £12,205 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £13,668 to £14,393 |
More questions about buying in Derby
What is the average house price in Derby?
£210,076 in August 2026, 28% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Derby 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 Derby?
£2,392 in all on the local average for home movers, £244,576, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000 and 2% on £119,576 (£2,392).
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 Derby?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £187,817: 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 Derby?
Flats average £107,742 (51% 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 Derby?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £315,246 in June 2026, 55% more than existing homes at £203,152.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Derby?
£2,306 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Derby.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Derby?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £210,076 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Derby compare?
| Property type | Derby | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £210,076 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £320,804 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £213,274 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £169,608 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £107,742 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £187,817 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Erewash | £218,506 | £2,614 |
| South Derbyshire | £259,537 | £4,669 |
| Amber Valley | £232,141 | £3,176 |
| Broxtowe | £251,231 | £4,111 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Derby.
Questions
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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.