Conveyancing costs in Gravesham
Stamp duty and legal fees at Gravesham'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 Gravesham?
As of August 2026, the average home in Gravesham costs £342,498. A home mover paying the local average of £420,969 pays £11,048 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £295,313 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 | £295,313 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,583 to £2,488 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £420,969 | £11,048 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £12,631 to £13,536 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £172,575 | £952 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £2,545 to £3,570 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £611,046 | £20,552 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £22,460 to £23,545 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £342,498 | £24,250 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £25,833 to £26,738 |
More questions about buying in Gravesham
What is the average house price in Gravesham?
£342,498 in August 2026, 17% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Gravesham 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 Gravesham?
£11,048 in all on the local average for home movers, £420,969, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £170,969 (£8,548).
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 Gravesham?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £295,313: 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 Gravesham?
Flats average £172,575 (50% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £952 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 Gravesham?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £485,169 in June 2026, 44% more than existing homes at £336,239.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Gravesham?
£2,408 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Gravesham.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Gravesham?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £342,498 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Gravesham compare?
| Property type | Gravesham | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £342,498 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £611,046 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £395,086 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £312,316 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £172,575 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £295,313 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Dartford | £342,167 | £11,304 |
| Medway | £297,757 | £7,355 |
| Tonbridge and Malling | £405,507 | £13,998 |
| Sevenoaks | £535,810 | £23,054 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Gravesham.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Gravesham?
How much does conveyancing cost in Gravesham?
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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.