Conveyancing costs in Lewisham
Stamp duty and legal fees at Lewisham'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 Lewisham?
As of August 2026, the average home in Lewisham costs £486,416. A home mover paying the local average of £602,741 pays £20,137 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £429,182 pays £6,459. 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 | £429,182 | £6,459 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £8,042 to £8,947 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £602,741 | £20,137 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £22,045 to £23,130 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £374,267 | £8,713 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £10,476 to £11,681 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,106,429 | £54,393 | from £2,160 | from £57,346 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £486,416 | £38,642 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £40,225 to £41,130 |
More questions about buying in Lewisham
What is the average house price in Lewisham?
£486,416 in August 2026, 66% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Lewisham 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 Lewisham?
£20,137 in all on the local average for home movers, £602,741, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £352,741 (£17,637).
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 Lewisham?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £429,182, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £6,459.
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 Lewisham?
Flats average £374,267 (77% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £8,713 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 Lewisham?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £603,596 in June 2026, 23% more than existing homes at £491,133.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Lewisham?
£2,237 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Lewisham.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Lewisham?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £486,416 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Lewisham compare?
| Property type | Lewisham | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £486,416 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,106,429 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £768,448 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £600,670 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £374,267 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £429,182 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Southwark | £569,160 | £26,076 |
| Greenwich | £462,868 | £18,664 |
| Lambeth | £540,198 | £24,103 |
| Tower Hamlets | £447,950 | £15,500 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Lewisham.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Lewisham?
How much does conveyancing cost in Lewisham?
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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.