Conveyancing costs in Huntingdonshire
Stamp duty and legal fees at Huntingdonshire'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 Huntingdonshire?
As of August 2026, the average home in Huntingdonshire costs £306,954. A home mover paying the local average of £371,282 pays £8,564 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £248,630 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 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 | £248,630 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £371,282 | £8,564 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £10,147 to £11,052 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £148,395 | £468 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £2,061 to £3,086 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £479,672 | £13,984 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £15,567 to £16,472 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £306,954 | £20,695 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £22,278 to £23,183 |
More questions about buying in Huntingdonshire
What is the average house price in Huntingdonshire?
£306,954 in August 2026, 5% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Huntingdonshire 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 Huntingdonshire?
£8,564 in all on the local average for home movers, £371,282, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £121,282 (£6,064).
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 Huntingdonshire?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £248,630: 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 Huntingdonshire?
Flats average £148,395 (48% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £468 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 Huntingdonshire?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £420,395 in June 2026, 39% more than existing homes at £301,968.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Huntingdonshire?
£2,556 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Huntingdonshire.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Huntingdonshire?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £306,954 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Huntingdonshire compare?
| Property type | Huntingdonshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £306,954 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £479,672 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £303,239 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £241,239 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £148,395 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £248,630 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Bedford | £330,462 | £10,321 |
| Fenland | £224,770 | £2,836 |
| Peterborough | £231,634 | £3,685 |
| Cambridge | £470,360 | £19,674 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Huntingdonshire.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Huntingdonshire?
How much does conveyancing cost in Huntingdonshire?
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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.