Conveyancing costs in Solihull
Stamp duty and legal fees at Solihull'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 Solihull?
As of August 2026, the average home in Solihull costs £332,022. A home mover paying the local average of £403,485 pays £10,174 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £265,849 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 | £265,849 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,583 to £2,488 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £403,485 | £10,174 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £11,757 to £12,662 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £181,883 | £1,138 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £2,731 to £3,756 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £590,344 | £19,517 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £21,425 to £22,510 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £332,022 | £23,202 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £24,785 to £25,690 |
More questions about buying in Solihull
What is the average house price in Solihull?
£332,022 in August 2026, 13% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Solihull 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 Solihull?
£10,174 in all on the local average for home movers, £403,485, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £153,485 (£7,674).
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 Solihull?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £265,849: 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 Solihull?
Flats average £181,883 (55% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £1,138 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 Solihull?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £371,385 in June 2026, 11% more than existing homes at £334,241.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Solihull?
£2,197 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Solihull.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Solihull?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £332,022 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Solihull compare?
| Property type | Solihull | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £332,022 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £590,344 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £346,414 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £265,238 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £181,883 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £265,849 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham | £234,867 | £3,885 |
| Coventry | £227,721 | £3,401 |
| North Warwickshire | £268,337 | £5,609 |
| Warwick | £370,924 | £12,286 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Solihull.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Solihull?
How much does conveyancing cost in Solihull?
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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.