Land Registry Fees 2026
A complete guide to HM Land Registry fees — registration fees, first registration fees, search fees and how they are calculated. Updated for 2026.
Land Registry fees are a disbursement paid by the buyer's solicitor on your behalf. We include a full breakdown of all disbursements in our conveyancing quotes.
2026 Fee Schedule
Land Registry Registration Fees
Land Registry fees are based on the value of the property. The table below shows the current fees for the most common types of application.
| Property Value | Transfer of Whole | First Registration | Mortgage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £80,000 | £20 | £10 | £20 |
| £80,001 – £100,000 | £40 | £20 | £40 |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | £230 | £115 | £230 |
| £200,001 – £500,000 | £330 | £165 | £330 |
| £500,001 – £1,000,000 | £655 | £328 | £655 |
| Over £1,000,000 | £1,105 | £553 | £1,105 |
Source: HM Land Registry Fee Order. Fees correct as at 2026. First registration fees are charged at half the standard rate.
Explained
What Are Land Registry Fees?
Land Registry fees are charges levied by HM Land Registry for registering changes to property ownership. When you buy a property, your solicitor submits an application to register the transfer of ownership in your name — and pays the Land Registry fee on your behalf.
Land Registry fees are a disbursement — a third-party cost that your solicitor pays on your behalf and passes on to you. They are separate from your solicitor's legal fees and should be itemised in your conveyancing quote.
The fee is based on the purchase price of the property (or the value of the transaction for remortgages and transfers of equity). The buyer pays the registration fee — the seller does not pay Land Registry fees.
Transfer of Whole
The most common type — registering the transfer of ownership when you buy a property.
First Registration
When a property that has never been registered is sold or mortgaged. Fee is half the standard rate.
Mortgage Registration
Registering a new mortgage or remortgage. Fee is based on the mortgage amount.
Official Search (OS1)
A search of the register to protect your priority while the registration is completed. £7 per title.
Official Copies
Copies of title documents (title register, title plan). £3 per document.
FAQs
Land Registry Fees — Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the Land Registry fee for a first registration?
Are Land Registry fees included in conveyancing quotes?
Do I pay Land Registry fees when buying or selling?
What are Land Registry search fees?
Can Land Registry fees be reduced?
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