Conveyancing costs in Ealing
Stamp duty and legal fees at Ealing'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 Ealing?
As of August 2026, the average home in Ealing costs £589,875. A home mover paying the local average of £748,036 pays £27,402 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £493,727 pays £9,686. 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 | £493,727 | £9,686 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £11,269 to £12,174 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £748,036 | £27,402 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £29,310 to £30,395 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £410,282 | £10,514 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £12,277 to £13,482 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,423,676 | £86,118 | from £2,160 | from £89,071 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £589,875 | £48,988 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £50,896 to £51,981 |
More questions about buying in Ealing
What is the average house price in Ealing?
£589,875 in August 2026, 101% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Ealing 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 Ealing?
£27,402 in all on the local average for home movers, £748,036, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £498,036 (£24,902).
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 Ealing?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £493,727, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £9,686.
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 Ealing?
Flats average £410,282 (70% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £10,514 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 Ealing?
No: new-build homes averaged £418,556 in June 2026, 28% less than existing homes at £585,113.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Ealing?
£2,139 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Ealing.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Ealing?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £589,875 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Ealing compare?
| Property type | Ealing | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £589,875 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,423,676 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £894,767 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £718,874 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £410,282 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £493,727 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Brent | £555,687 | £25,260 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £754,825 | £36,727 |
| Harrow | £532,173 | £23,124 |
| Hounslow | £528,051 | £22,480 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Ealing.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Ealing?
How much does conveyancing cost in Ealing?
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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.