Conveyancing costs in Hackney
Stamp duty and legal fees at Hackney'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 Hackney?
As of August 2026, the average home in Hackney costs £619,408. A home mover paying the local average of £763,584 pays £28,179 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £561,870 pays £18,094. 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 | £561,870 | £18,094 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £20,002 to £21,087 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £763,584 | £28,179 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £30,327 to £31,652 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £535,923 | £16,796 | £1,500 to £2,640 | £18,884 to £20,269 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,369,433 | £80,693 | from £2,160 | from £83,646 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £619,408 | £51,941 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £53,849 to £54,934 |
More questions about buying in Hackney
What is the average house price in Hackney?
£619,408 in August 2026, 111% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Hackney 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 Hackney?
£28,179 in all on the local average for home movers, £763,584, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £513,584 (£25,679).
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 Hackney?
Yes, £18,094: the local first-time buyer average of £561,870 is above £500,000, so first-time buyer relief doesn’t apply.
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 Hackney?
Flats average £535,923 (87% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £16,796 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 Hackney?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £652,471 in June 2026, 8% more than existing homes at £605,549.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Hackney?
£2,060 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Hackney.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Hackney?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £619,408 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Hackney compare?
| Property type | Hackney | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £619,408 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,369,433 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £1,229,067 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £988,782 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £535,923 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £561,870 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Islington | £654,286 | £31,092 |
| Tower Hamlets | £447,950 | £15,500 |
| Haringey | £633,221 | £30,089 |
| City of London | £726,633 | £27,291 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Hackney.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Hackney?
How much does conveyancing cost in Hackney?
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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.