Conveyancing costs in Lewes
Stamp duty and legal fees at Lewes'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 Lewes?
As of August 2026, the average home in Lewes costs £374,305. A home mover paying the local average of £453,479 pays £12,674 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £300,807 pays £40. 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 | £300,807 | £40 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,623 to £2,528 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £453,479 | £12,674 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £14,257 to £15,162 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £201,106 | £1,522 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £3,165 to £4,190 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £601,470 | £20,074 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £21,982 to £23,067 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £374,305 | £27,431 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £29,014 to £29,919 |
More questions about buying in Lewes
What is the average house price in Lewes?
£374,305 in August 2026, 28% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Lewes 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 Lewes?
£12,674 in all on the local average for home movers, £453,479, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £203,479 (£10,174).
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 Lewes?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £300,807, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £40.
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 Lewes?
Flats average £201,106 (54% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £1,522 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 Lewes?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £511,490 in June 2026, 40% more than existing homes at £364,772.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Lewes?
£2,756 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Lewes.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Lewes?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £374,305 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Lewes compare?
| Property type | Lewes | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £374,305 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £601,470 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £404,613 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £330,094 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £201,106 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £300,807 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Brighton and Hove | £408,240 | £14,935 |
| Wealden | £380,679 | £12,527 |
| Eastbourne | £255,642 | £5,530 |
| Adur | £378,990 | £12,030 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Lewes.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Lewes?
How much does conveyancing cost in Lewes?
Buying in Lewes? We'll introduce you to an independent SRA-regulated conveyancing solicitor, who sends you their own quote.
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.