Conveyancing costs in Wandsworth
Stamp duty and legal fees at Wandsworth'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 Wandsworth?
As of August 2026, the average home in Wandsworth costs £694,210. A home mover paying the local average of £880,152 pays £34,008 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £585,383 pays £19,269. Legal fees typically run £1,320 to £2,160 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 | £585,383 | £19,269 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £21,177 to £22,262 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £880,152 | £34,008 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £36,156 to £37,481 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £532,028 | £16,601 | £1,500 to £2,640 | £18,689 to £20,074 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £2,517,820 | £215,888 | from £2,160 | from £218,841 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £694,210 | £59,421 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £61,329 to £62,414 |
More questions about buying in Wandsworth
What is the average house price in Wandsworth?
£694,210 in August 2026, 137% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Wandsworth 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 Wandsworth?
£34,008 in all on the local average for home movers, £880,152, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £630,152 (£31,508).
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 Wandsworth?
Yes, £19,269: the local first-time buyer average of £585,383 is above £500,000, so first-time buyer relief doesn’t apply.
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 Wandsworth?
Flats average £532,028 (77% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £16,601 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 Wandsworth?
No: new-build homes averaged £638,935 in June 2026, 8% less than existing homes at £691,965.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Wandsworth?
£1,028 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Wandsworth.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Wandsworth?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £694,210 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Wandsworth compare?
| Property type | Wandsworth | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £694,210 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £2,517,820 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £1,364,059 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £986,873 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £532,028 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £585,383 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith and Fulham | £754,825 | £36,727 |
| Merton | £623,791 | £29,532 |
| Kensington and Chelsea | £1,204,072 | £87,374 |
| Lambeth | £540,198 | £24,103 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Wandsworth.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Wandsworth?
How much does conveyancing cost in Wandsworth?
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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.