Conveyancing costs in Guildford
Stamp duty and legal fees at Guildford'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 Guildford?
As of August 2026, the average home in Guildford costs £537,660. A home mover paying the local average of £687,004 pays £24,350 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £396,381 pays £4,819. 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 | £396,381 | £4,819 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £6,402 to £7,307 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £687,004 | £24,350 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £26,258 to £27,343 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £272,671 | £3,634 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £5,397 to £6,602 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £963,231 | £40,073 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £42,221 to £43,546 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £537,660 | £43,766 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £45,674 to £46,759 |
More questions about buying in Guildford
What is the average house price in Guildford?
£537,660 in August 2026, 83% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Guildford 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 Guildford?
£24,350 in all on the local average for home movers, £687,004, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £437,004 (£21,850).
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 Guildford?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £396,381, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £4,819.
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 Guildford?
Flats average £272,671 (51% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £3,634 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 Guildford?
No: new-build homes averaged £437,284 in June 2026, 17% less than existing homes at £527,441.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Guildford?
£2,547 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Guildford.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Guildford?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £537,660 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Guildford compare?
| Property type | Guildford | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £537,660 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £963,231 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £529,441 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £435,465 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £272,671 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £396,381 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Woking | £437,628 | £18,923 |
| Waverley | £559,306 | £24,385 |
| Surrey Heath | £457,981 | £19,293 |
| Rushmoor | £326,799 | £9,725 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Guildford.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Guildford?
How much does conveyancing cost in Guildford?
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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.