Conveyancing costs in Newham
Stamp duty and legal fees at Newham'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.
Not legal advice. This page has not been reviewed by a solicitor. The figures are official statistics run through our calculators, not a quote.
How much does it cost to buy a home in Newham?
As of August 2026, the average home in Newham costs £388,045. A home mover paying the local average of £426,996 pays £11,350 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £373,908 pays £3,695. 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 | £373,908 | £3,695 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £5,278 to £6,183 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £426,996 | £11,350 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £12,933 to £13,838 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £320,546 | £6,027 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £7,790 to £8,995 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £731,021 | £26,551 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £28,459 to £29,544 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £388,045 | £28,805 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £30,388 to £31,293 |
More questions about buying in Newham
What is the average house price in Newham?
£388,045 in August 2026, 32% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Newham 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 Newham?
£11,350 in all on the local average for home movers, £426,996, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £176,996 (£8,850).
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 Newham?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £373,908, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £3,695.
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 Newham?
Flats average £320,546 (83% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £6,027 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 Newham?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £402,014 in June 2026, 2% more than existing homes at £395,260.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Newham?
£1,944 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Newham.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Newham?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £388,045 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Newham compare?
| Property type | Newham | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £388,045 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £731,021 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £504,340 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £461,787 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £320,546 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £373,908 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Tower Hamlets | £447,950 | £15,500 |
| Hackney | £619,408 | £28,179 |
| Redbridge | £484,378 | £19,119 |
| Barking and Dagenham | £369,881 | £10,807 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Newham.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Newham?
How much does conveyancing cost in Newham?
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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.