Conveyancing costs in Portsmouth
Stamp duty and legal fees at Portsmouth'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 Portsmouth?
As of August 2026, the average home in Portsmouth costs £245,954. A home mover paying the local average of £283,853 pays £4,193 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £226,877 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 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 | £226,877 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £283,853 | £4,193 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £5,776 to £6,681 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £163,156 | £763 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £2,356 to £3,381 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £506,503 | £15,325 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £17,233 to £18,318 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £245,954 | £14,717 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £16,180 to £16,905 |
More questions about buying in Portsmouth
What is the average house price in Portsmouth?
£245,954 in August 2026, 16% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Portsmouth 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 Portsmouth?
£4,193 in all on the local average for home movers, £283,853, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £33,853 (£1,693).
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 Portsmouth?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £226,877: 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 Portsmouth?
Flats average £163,156 (66% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £763 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 Portsmouth?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £424,867 in June 2026, 69% more than existing homes at £250,876.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Portsmouth?
£2,292 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Portsmouth.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Portsmouth?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £245,954 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Portsmouth compare?
| Property type | Portsmouth | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £245,954 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £506,503 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £341,764 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £269,799 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £163,156 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £226,877 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Gosport | £240,093 | £4,434 |
| Havant | £319,869 | £9,303 |
| Fareham | £334,303 | £10,245 |
| Isle of Wight | £245,670 | £4,747 |
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Prices over the last year: house prices in Portsmouth.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Portsmouth?
How much does conveyancing cost in Portsmouth?
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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.