Conveyancing costs in Sunderland
Stamp duty and legal fees at Sunderland'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 Sunderland?
As of August 2026, the average home in Sunderland costs £147,763. A home mover paying the local average of £175,428 pays £1,009 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £131,489 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 | £131,489 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,413 to £2,138 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £175,428 | £1,009 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £2,422 to £3,147 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £82,296 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,473 to £2,378 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £261,768 | £3,088 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £4,671 to £5,576 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £147,763 | £7,843 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £9,256 to £9,981 |
More questions about buying in Sunderland
What is the average house price in Sunderland?
£147,763 in August 2026, 50% below the England average of £293,525. How prices in Sunderland 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 Sunderland?
£1,009 in all on the local average for home movers, £175,428, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000 and 2% on £50,428 (£1,009).
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 Sunderland?
Not at the local first-time buyer average of £131,489: 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 Sunderland?
Flats average £82,296 (56% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays no 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 Sunderland?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £256,465 in June 2026, 83% more than existing homes at £140,049.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Sunderland?
£2,197 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Sunderland.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Sunderland?
£100 to register the transfer online at the local average of £147,763 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Sunderland compare?
| Property type | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £147,763 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £261,768 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £158,375 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £128,937 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £82,296 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £131,489 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| South Tyneside | £160,518 | £1,251 |
| Gateshead | £156,036 | £1,200 |
| North Tyneside | £205,554 | £2,509 |
| Hartlepool | £136,625 | £784 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Sunderland.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Sunderland?
How much does conveyancing cost in Sunderland?
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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.