Conveyancing costs in Merton
Stamp duty and legal fees at Merton'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 Merton?
As of August 2026, the average home in Merton costs £623,791. A home mover paying the local average of £790,649 pays £29,532 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £515,923 pays £15,796. 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 | £515,923 | £15,796 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £17,704 to £18,789 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £790,649 | £29,532 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £31,680 to £33,005 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £409,754 | £10,488 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £12,251 to £13,456 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £2,362,655 | £197,269 | from £2,160 | from £200,222 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £623,791 | £52,379 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £54,287 to £55,372 |
More questions about buying in Merton
What is the average house price in Merton?
£623,791 in August 2026, 113% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Merton 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 Merton?
£29,532 in all on the local average for home movers, £790,649, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £540,649 (£27,032).
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 Merton?
Yes, £15,796: the local first-time buyer average of £515,923 is above £500,000, so first-time buyer relief doesn’t apply.
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 Merton?
Flats average £409,754 (66% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £10,488 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 Merton?
No: new-build homes averaged £476,029 in June 2026, 23% less than existing homes at £615,809.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Merton?
£2,147 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Merton.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Merton?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £623,791 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Merton compare?
| Property type | Merton | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £623,791 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £2,362,655 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £964,681 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £696,630 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £409,754 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £515,923 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Wandsworth | £694,210 | £34,008 |
| Sutton | £458,954 | £20,092 |
| Kingston upon Thames | £597,587 | £27,518 |
| Richmond upon Thames | £813,931 | £41,582 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Merton.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Merton?
How much does conveyancing cost in Merton?
Buying in Merton? 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.