Conveyancing costs in Slough
Stamp duty and legal fees at Slough'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 Slough?
As of August 2026, the average home in Slough costs £349,397. A home mover paying the local average of £437,239 pays £11,862 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £316,869 pays £843. 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 | £316,869 | £843 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £2,426 to £3,331 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £437,239 | £11,862 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £13,445 to £14,350 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £226,525 | £2,031 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £3,674 to £4,699 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £696,100 | £24,805 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £26,713 to £27,798 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £349,397 | £24,940 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £26,523 to £27,428 |
More questions about buying in Slough
What is the average house price in Slough?
£349,397 in August 2026, 19% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Slough 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 Slough?
£11,862 in all on the local average for home movers, £437,239, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £187,239 (£9,362).
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 Slough?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £316,869, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £843.
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 Slough?
Flats average £226,525 (65% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £2,031 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 Slough?
No: new-build homes averaged £255,783 in June 2026, 26% less than existing homes at £346,147.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Slough?
£2,414 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Slough.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Slough?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £349,397 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Slough compare?
| Property type | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £349,397 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £696,100 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £476,718 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £371,039 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £226,525 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £316,869 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Windsor and Maidenhead | £583,688 | £26,291 |
| Spelthorne | £440,812 | £16,941 |
| Runnymede | £472,507 | £19,463 |
| Bracknell Forest | £391,521 | £14,070 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Slough.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Slough?
How much does conveyancing cost in Slough?
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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.