Conveyancing costs in Southampton
Stamp duty and legal fees at Southampton'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 Southampton?
As of August 2026, the average home in Southampton costs £235,729. A home mover paying the local average of £286,636 pays £4,332 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £210,366 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 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 | £210,366 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,463 to £2,188 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £286,636 | £4,332 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £5,915 to £6,820 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £153,068 | £561 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £2,154 to £3,179 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £417,294 | £10,865 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £12,448 to £13,353 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £235,729 | £14,001 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £15,464 to £16,189 |
More questions about buying in Southampton
What is the average house price in Southampton?
£235,729 in August 2026, 20% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Southampton 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 Southampton?
£4,332 in all on the local average for home movers, £286,636, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £36,636 (£1,832).
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 Southampton?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £210,366: 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 Southampton?
Flats average £153,068 (65% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £561 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 Southampton?
No: new-build homes averaged £174,609 in June 2026, 26% less than existing homes at £237,125.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Southampton?
£2,381 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Southampton.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Southampton?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £235,729 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Southampton compare?
| Property type | Southampton | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £235,729 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £417,294 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £312,860 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £251,650 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £153,068 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £210,366 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Eastleigh | £312,753 | £9,091 |
| Fareham | £334,303 | £10,245 |
| New Forest | £384,564 | £12,787 |
| Winchester | £453,188 | £17,370 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Southampton.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Southampton?
How much does conveyancing cost in Southampton?
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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.