Conveyancing costs in Swansea
LTT and legal fees at Swansea's own average prices, from the latest official house price data and published Welsh Revenue Authority rates.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and the published Welsh Revenue Authority 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 Swansea?
As of August 2026, the average home in Swansea costs £211,177. A home mover paying the local average of £253,257 pays £1,695 in LTT, and a first-time buyer at £182,295 pays £0. Legal fees typically run £1,020 to £1,500 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | LTT | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £182,295 | £0 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £1,413 to £2,138 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £253,257 | £1,695 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £3,278 to £4,183 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £112,603 | £0 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £1,533 to £2,438 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £335,628 | £6,638 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £8,221 to £9,126 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £211,177 | £11,650 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £13,113 to £13,838 |
More questions about buying in Swansea
What is the average house price in Swansea?
£211,177 in August 2026, 2% below the Wales average of £216,363. How prices in Swansea have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is LTT worked out on a home in Swansea?
£1,695 in all on the local average for home movers, £253,257, charged slice by slice: 0% on £225,000 and 6% on £28,257 (£1,695).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; Welsh Revenue Authority, Land Transaction Tax rates and bands, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay LTT in Swansea?
None at the local first-time buyer average of £182,295. Wales has no first-time buyer relief; LTT starts above £225,000.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; Welsh Revenue Authority, Land Transaction Tax rates and bands, rates checked 2 November 2026.
What does it cost to buy a flat in Swansea?
Flats average £112,603 (53% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays no LTT. 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; Welsh Revenue Authority, Land Transaction Tax rates and bands, rates checked 2 November 2026; Conveyancing Index, How much does conveyancing cost?, updated 3 July 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Swansea?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £286,770 in June 2026, 41% more than existing homes at £204,057.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Swansea?
£2,238 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Swansea.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Swansea?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £211,177 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Swansea compare?
| Property type | Swansea | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £211,177 | £216,363 |
| Detached | £335,628 | £336,551 |
| Semi-detached | £216,411 | £215,812 |
| Terraced | £174,313 | £174,317 |
| Flat | £112,603 | £130,206 |
| First-time buyers | £182,295 | £186,313 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | LTT, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Neath Port Talbot | £165,787 | £0 |
| Bridgend | £210,905 | £1,307 |
| Carmarthenshire | £195,263 | £98 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £165,213 | £0 |
Work out your own figure with the LTT calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Swansea.
Questions
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Get a conveyancing quoteSources
- HM Land Registry: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Land Transaction Tax and Anti-avoidance of Devolved Taxes (Wales) Act 2017
- Welsh Revenue Authority: Land Transaction Tax rates and bands
- 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.