Conveyancing costs in Shropshire
Stamp duty and legal fees at Shropshire'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 Shropshire?
As of August 2026, the average home in Shropshire costs £277,521. A home mover paying the local average of £326,284 pays £6,314 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £224,381 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 | £224,381 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £326,284 | £6,314 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £7,897 to £8,802 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £135,574 | £211 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £1,804 to £2,829 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £416,462 | £10,823 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £12,406 to £13,311 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £277,521 | £17,752 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £19,335 to £20,240 |
More questions about buying in Shropshire
What is the average house price in Shropshire?
£277,521 in August 2026, 5% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Shropshire 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 Shropshire?
£6,314 in all on the local average for home movers, £326,284, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £76,284 (£3,814).
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 Shropshire?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £224,381: 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 Shropshire?
Flats average £135,574 (49% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £211 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 Shropshire?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £346,642 in June 2026, 24% more than existing homes at £279,189.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Shropshire?
£2,528 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Shropshire.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Shropshire?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £277,521 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Shropshire compare?
| Property type | Shropshire | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £277,521 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £416,462 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £259,969 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £208,538 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £135,574 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £224,381 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Telford and Wrekin | £221,853 | £3,090 |
| South Staffordshire | £308,695 | £7,670 |
| Wolverhampton | £215,801 | £2,484 |
| Wyre Forest | £233,740 | £3,914 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Shropshire.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Shropshire?
How much does conveyancing cost in Shropshire?
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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.