Conveyancing costs in Woking
Stamp duty and legal fees at Woking'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 Woking?
As of August 2026, the average home in Woking costs £437,628. A home mover paying the local average of £578,458 pays £18,923 in stamp duty, and a first-time buyer at £332,691 pays £1,635. Legal fees typically run £1,140 to £1,800 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 | £332,691 | £1,635 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £3,218 to £4,123 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £578,458 | £18,923 | £1,320 to £2,160 | £20,831 to £21,916 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £250,028 | £2,501 | £1,320 to £2,280 | £4,264 to £5,469 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £926,161 | £36,366 | £1,560 to £2,640 | £38,514 to £39,839 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £437,628 | £33,763 | £1,140 to £1,800 | £35,346 to £36,251 |
More questions about buying in Woking
What is the average house price in Woking?
£437,628 in August 2026, 49% above the England average of £293,525. How prices in Woking 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 Woking?
£18,923 in all on the local average for home movers, £578,458, charged slice by slice: 0% on £125,000, 2% on £125,000 (£2,500) and 5% on £328,458 (£16,423).
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 Woking?
Some: at the local first-time buyer average of £332,691, a first-time buyer pays 5% on the part above £300,000, which is £1,635.
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 Woking?
Flats average £250,028 (57% of the overall average), on which a home mover pays £2,501 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 Woking?
No: new-build homes averaged £355,139 in June 2026, 18% less than existing homes at £434,989.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Woking?
£2,598 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Woking.
What is the Land Registry fee on a home in Woking?
£150 to register the transfer online at the local average of £437,628 (Scale 1; new leases are charged differently).
Source: HM Land Registry, Registration Services fees, checked 30 October 2026.
How do prices in Woking compare?
| Property type | Woking | England |
|---|---|---|
| All homes | £437,628 | £293,525 |
| Detached | £926,161 | £472,671 |
| Semi-detached | £483,646 | £291,962 |
| Terraced | £383,312 | £247,371 |
| Flat | £250,028 | £218,563 |
| First-time buyers | £332,691 | £246,042 |
Nearby areas
| Area | Average price | Stamp duty, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Guildford | £537,660 | £24,350 |
| Surrey Heath | £457,981 | £19,293 |
| Runnymede | £472,507 | £19,463 |
| Rushmoor | £326,799 | £9,725 |
Work out your own figure with the stamp duty calculator and the conveyancing fees calculator.
Prices over the last year: house prices in Woking.
Questions
How much is stamp duty in Woking?
How much does conveyancing cost in Woking?
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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.