Conveyancing costs in Hastings
Stamp duty and legal fees at Hastings'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.
Not legal advice. This page has not been reviewed by a solicitor. The figures are official statistics run through our calculators, not a quote.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Hastings?
As of August 2026, the average home in Hastings costs £238,780. A home mover paying the local average of £288,082 pays £4,404 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £203,153 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 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 | £203,153 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £288,082 | £4,404 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £5,987 to £6,892 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £141,840 | £337 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £1,930 to £2,955 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £476,848 | £13,842 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £15,425 to £16,330 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £238,780 | £14,215 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £15,678 to £16,403 |
More questions about buying in Hastings
What is the average house price in Hastings?
£238,780 in August 2026, 19% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Hastings 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 Hastings?
£4,404 in all on the local average for home movers, £288,082, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £38,082 (£1,904).
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 Hastings?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £203,153: 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 Hastings?
Flats average £141,840 (59% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £337 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 Hastings?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £581,709 in June 2026, 146% more than existing homes at £236,013.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Hastings?
£2,677 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Hastings.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Hastings?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £238,780 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Hastings compare?
| Property type | Hastings | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £238,780 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £476,848 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £326,249 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £255,630 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £141,840 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £203,153 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Rother | £335,680 | £10,405 |
| Eastbourne | £255,642 | £5,530 |
| Wealden | £380,679 | £12,527 |
| Tunbridge Wells | £452,845 | £18,404 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Hastings.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Hastings?
How much does conveyancing cost in Hastings?
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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.