Conveyancing costs in Harrow
Stamp duty and legal fees at Harrow'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 Harrow?
As of August 2026, the average home in Harrow costs £532,173. A home mover paying the local average of £662,482 pays £23,124 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £437,780 pays £6,889. 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 | £437,780 | £6,889 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £8,472 to £9,377 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £662,482 | £23,124 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £25,032 to £26,117 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £319,799 | £5,990 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £7,753 to £8,958 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,217,606 | £65,511 | from £2,160 | from £68,464 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £532,173 | £43,217 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £45,125 to £46,210 |
More questions about buying in Harrow
What is the average house price in Harrow?
£532,173 in August 2026, 81% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Harrow 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 Harrow?
£23,124 in all on the local average for home movers, £662,482, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £412,482 (£20,624).
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 Harrow?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £437,780, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £6,889.
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 Harrow?
Flats average £319,799 (60% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £5,990 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 Harrow?
No: new-build homes averaged £392,301 in June 2026, 26% less than existing homes at £527,517.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Harrow?
£2,511 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Harrow.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Harrow?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £532,173 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Harrow compare?
| Property type | Harrow | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £532,173 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,217,606 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £672,566 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £545,066 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £319,799 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £437,780 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Brent | £555,687 | £25,260 |
| Ealing | £589,875 | £27,402 |
| Barnet | £592,892 | £28,897 |
| Hillingdon | £482,137 | £19,930 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Harrow.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Harrow?
How much does conveyancing cost in Harrow?
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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.