Conveyancing costs in Richmond upon Thames
Stamp duty and legal fees at Richmond upon Thames'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 Richmond upon Thames?
As of August 2026, the average home in Richmond upon Thames costs £813,931. A home mover paying the local average of £978,315 pays £41,582 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £643,891 pays £22,195. Legal fees typically run £1,560 to £2,640 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 | £643,891 | £22,195 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £24,103 to £25,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £978,315 | £41,582 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £43,730 to £45,055 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £492,607 | £14,630 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £16,393 to £17,598 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £1,823,726 | £132,597 | from £2,160 | from £135,550 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £813,931 | £71,393 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £73,541 to £74,866 |
More questions about buying in Richmond upon Thames
What is the average house price in Richmond upon Thames?
£813,931 in August 2026, 177% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Richmond upon Thames 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 Richmond upon Thames?
£41,582 in all on the local average for home movers, £978,315, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500), 5% on £675,000 (£33,750) and 10% on £53,315 (£5,332).
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 Richmond upon Thames?
Yes, £22,195: the local first-time buyer average of £643,891 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 Richmond upon Thames?
Flats average £492,607 (61% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £14,630 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 Richmond upon Thames?
No: new-build homes averaged £662,466 in June 2026, 19% less than existing homes at £813,446.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Richmond upon Thames?
£2,486 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Richmond upon Thames.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Richmond upon Thames?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £813,931 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Richmond upon Thames compare?
| Property type | Richmond upon Thames | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £813,931 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £1,823,726 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £1,208,719 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £931,524 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £492,607 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £643,891 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Kingston upon Thames | £597,587 | £27,518 |
| Wandsworth | £694,210 | £34,008 |
| Hounslow | £528,051 | £22,480 |
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £754,825 | £36,727 |
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Prices over the last year: house prices in Richmond upon Thames.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Richmond upon Thames?
How much does conveyancing cost in Richmond upon Thames?
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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.