Conveyancing costs in Rugby
Stamp duty and legal fees at Rugby'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 Rugby?
As of August 2026, the average home in Rugby costs £278,324. A home mover paying the local average of £329,426 pays £6,471 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £235,130 pays £0. 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 | £235,130 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £329,426 | £6,471 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £8,054 to £8,959 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £130,233 | £105 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £1,698 to £2,723 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £453,539 | £12,677 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £14,260 to £15,165 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £278,324 | £17,832 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £19,415 to £20,320 |
More questions about buying in Rugby
What is the average house price in Rugby?
£278,324 in August 2026, 5% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Rugby 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 Rugby?
£6,471 in all on the local average for home movers, £329,426, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £79,426 (£3,971).
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 Rugby?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £235,130: 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 Rugby?
Flats average £130,233 (47% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £105 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 Rugby?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £400,189 in June 2026, 52% more than existing homes at £263,767.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Rugby?
£2,483 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Rugby.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Rugby?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £278,324 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Rugby compare?
| Property type | Rugby | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £278,324 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £453,539 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £280,096 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £220,192 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £130,233 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £235,130 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Coventry | £227,721 | £3,401 |
| Nuneaton and Bedworth | £226,730 | £2,899 |
| Warwick | £370,924 | £12,286 |
| Solihull | £332,022 | £10,174 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Rugby.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Rugby?
How much does conveyancing cost in Rugby?
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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.