Conveyancing costs in Hammersmith and Fulham
Stamp duty and legal fees at Hammersmith and Fulham'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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
As of August 2026, the average home in Hammersmith and Fulham costs £754,825. A home mover paying the local average of £929,765 pays £36,727 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £643,534 pays £22,177. Legal fees typically run £1,560 to £2,640 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 | £643,534 | £22,177 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £24,085 to £25,170 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £929,765 | £36,727 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £38,875 to £40,200 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £579,711 | £18,986 | £1,500 to £2,640 | £21,074 to £22,459 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,763,936 | £125,422 | from £2,160 | from £128,375 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £754,825 | £65,483 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £67,631 to £68,956 |
More questions about buying in Hammersmith and Fulham
What is the average house price in Hammersmith and Fulham?
£754,825 in August 2026, 157% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Hammersmith and Fulham 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
£36,727 in all on the local average for home movers, £929,765, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500), 5% on £675,000 (£33,750) and 10% on £4,765 (£477).
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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
Yes, £22,177: the local first-time buyer average of £643,534 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
Flats average £579,711 (77% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £18,986 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 Hammersmith and Fulham?
No: new-build homes averaged £709,680 in June 2026, 3% less than existing homes at £734,523.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Hammersmith and Fulham?
£1,520 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Hammersmith and Fulham.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Hammersmith and Fulham?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £754,825 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Hammersmith and Fulham compare?
| Property type | Hammersmith and Fulham | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £754,825 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,763,936 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £1,544,924 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £1,172,812 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £579,711 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £643,534 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £1,204,072 | £87,374 |
| Wandsworth | £694,210 | £34,008 |
| Westminster | £887,206 | £49,397 |
| Richmond upon Thames | £813,931 | £41,582 |
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Prices over the last year: house prices in Hammersmith and Fulham.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Hammersmith and Fulham?
How much does conveyancing cost in Hammersmith and Fulham?
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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.