Conveyancing costs in Westminster
Stamp duty and legal fees at Westminster'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 Westminster?
As of August 2026, the average home in Westminster costs £887,206. A home mover paying the local average of £1,056,470 pays £49,397 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £791,770 pays £29,589. Legal fees typically run £1,560 to £2,640 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 | £791,770 | £29,589 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £31,737 to £33,062 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £1,056,470 | £49,397 | from £2,160 | from £52,350 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £784,694 | £29,235 | £1,740 to £3,120 | £31,563 to £33,188 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £3,935,497 | £386,010 | from £2,160 | from £388,963 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £887,206 | £78,721 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £80,869 to £82,194 |
More questions about buying in Westminster
What is the average house price in Westminster?
£887,206 in August 2026, 202% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Westminster 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 Westminster?
£49,397 in all on the local average for home movers, £1,056,470, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500), 5% on £675,000 (£33,750) and 10% on £131,470 (£13,147).
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 Westminster?
Yes, £29,589: the local first-time buyer average of £791,770 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 Westminster?
Flats average £784,694 (88% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £29,235 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 Westminster?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £929,186 in June 2026, 4% more than existing homes at £891,833.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Westminster?
£1,050 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Westminster.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Westminster?
£295 to register the transfer online at the local average of £887,206 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Westminster compare?
| Property type | Westminster | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £887,206 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £3,935,497 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £2,810,593 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £1,641,592 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £784,694 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £791,770 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Kensington and Chelsea | £1,204,072 | £87,374 |
| Camden | £798,486 | £43,704 |
| City of London | £726,633 | £27,291 |
| Islington | £654,286 | £31,092 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Westminster.
Questions
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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.