Conveyancing costs in Dover
Stamp duty and legal fees at Dover'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 Dover?
As of August 2026, the average home in Dover costs £282,945. A home mover paying the local average of £337,762 pays £6,888 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £238,056 pays £0. 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 | £238,056 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £337,762 | £6,888 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £8,471 to £9,376 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £148,781 | £476 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £2,069 to £3,094 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £485,456 | £14,273 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £15,856 to £16,761 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £282,945 | £18,295 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £19,878 to £20,783 |
More questions about buying in Dover
What is the average house price in Dover?
£282,945 in August 2026, 4% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Dover 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 Dover?
£6,888 in all on the local average for home movers, £337,762, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £87,762 (£4,388).
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 Dover?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £238,056: 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 Dover?
Flats average £148,781 (53% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £476 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 Dover?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £469,757 in June 2026, 75% more than existing homes at £269,076.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Dover?
£2,462 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Dover.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Dover?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £282,945 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Dover compare?
| Property type | Dover | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £282,945 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £485,456 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £303,284 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £238,587 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £148,781 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £238,056 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury | £336,427 | £10,011 |
| Thanet | £268,549 | £6,342 |
| Folkestone and Hythe | £302,106 | £8,593 |
| Ashford | £340,991 | £10,356 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Dover.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Dover?
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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.