Conveyancing costs in Vale of Glamorgan
LTT and legal fees at Vale of Glamorgan'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.
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How much does it cost to buy a home in Vale of Glamorgan?
As of August 2026, the average home in Vale of Glamorgan costs £300,358. A home mover paying the local average of £368,377 pays £8,603 in LTT, and a first-time buyer at £237,789 pays £767. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 including VAT, plus disbursements.
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| Buyer | Price | LTT | Legal fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £237,789 | £767 | £1,020 to £1,500 | £2,230 to £2,955 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £368,377 | £8,603 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £10,186 to £11,091 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £154,906 | £0 | £1,200 to £1,980 | £1,593 to £2,618 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £533,889 | £20,542 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £22,450 to £23,535 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £300,358 | £19,986 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £21,569 to £22,474 |
More questions about buying in Vale of Glamorgan
What is the average house price in Vale of Glamorgan?
£300,358 in August 2026, 39% above the Wales average of £216,363. How prices in Vale of Glamorgan have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is LTT worked out on a home in Vale of Glamorgan?
£8,603 in all on the local average for home movers, £368,377, charged slice by slice: 0% on £225,000 and 6% on £143,377 (£8,603).
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 Vale of Glamorgan?
£767 at the local first-time buyer average of £237,789. Wales has no first-time buyer relief.
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 Vale of Glamorgan?
Flats average £154,906 (52% 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 Vale of Glamorgan?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £434,624 in June 2026, 50% more than existing homes at £288,971.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Vale of Glamorgan?
£2,232 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Vale of Glamorgan.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Vale of Glamorgan?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £300,358 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Vale of Glamorgan compare?
| Property type | Vale of Glamorgan | Wales |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £300,358 | £216,363 |
| Detached | £533,889 | £336,551 |
| Semi-detached | £315,604 | £215,812 |
| Terraced | £245,422 | £174,317 |
| Flat | £154,906 | £130,206 |
| First-time buyers | £237,789 | £186,313 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | LTT, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Cardiff | £272,443 | £6,495 |
| Rhondda Cynon Taf | £165,213 | £0 |
| Bridgend | £210,905 | £1,307 |
| Caerphilly | £198,545 | £336 |
Work out your own figure with the LTT calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Vale of Glamorgan.
Questions
How much is LTT in Vale of Glamorgan?
How much does conveyancing cost in Vale of Glamorgan?
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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.