Conveyancing costs in Hounslow
Stamp duty and legal fees at Hounslow'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 Hounslow?
As of August 2026, the average home in Hounslow costs £528,051. A home mover paying the local average of £649,599 pays £22,480 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £460,699 pays £8,035. 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 | £460,699 | £8,035 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £9,618 to £10,523 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £649,599 | £22,480 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £24,388 to £25,473 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £353,291 | £7,665 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £9,428 to £10,633 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,047,015 | £48,452 | from £2,160 | from £51,405 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £528,051 | £42,805 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £44,713 to £45,798 |
More questions about buying in Hounslow
What is the average house price in Hounslow?
£528,051 in August 2026, 80% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Hounslow 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 Hounslow?
£22,480 in all on the local average for home movers, £649,599, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £399,599 (£19,980).
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 Hounslow?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £460,699, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £8,035.
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 Hounslow?
Flats average £353,291 (67% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £7,665 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 Hounslow?
No: new-build homes averaged £337,128 in June 2026, 35% less than existing homes at £515,246.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Hounslow?
£2,186 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Hounslow.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Hounslow?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £528,051 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Hounslow compare?
| Property type | Hounslow | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £528,051 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,047,015 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £720,301 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £617,676 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £353,291 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £460,699 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond upon Thames | £813,931 | £41,582 |
| Ealing | £589,875 | £27,402 |
| Hillingdon | £482,137 | £19,930 |
| Kingston upon Thames | £597,587 | £27,518 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Hounslow.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Hounslow?
How much does conveyancing cost in Hounslow?
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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.