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Conveyancing · Edinburgh

Conveyancing in Edinburgh. £4,666 LBTT on a typical home.

The average home in Edinburgh (the City of Edinburgh area) is £301,313 in the UK House Price Index for August 2026, up 2.8% on a year earlier. At that price a home mover pays £4,666 in LBTT, and a first-time buyer pays £4,066.

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Conveyancing in Edinburgh: a conveyancer Homie handing over the keys and the contract
  • £301,313average home, UK HPI August 2026
  • £4,666LBTT for a home mover
  • £4,066LBTT for a first-time buyer
  • Missivesthe contract stage in Scotland
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The short answer

Conveyancing in Edinburgh, in 30 seconds

The law
Scotland has its own property law. A Scottish solicitor handles the purchase, and the deal is agreed by an exchange of letters called missives.
The Home Report
Sellers must provide a Home Report, which includes a survey and valuation, before a home is marketed.
The tax
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) replaces stamp duty. At £301,313 it is £4,666, or £4,066 with first-time buyer relief.
Timings
Once missives conclude, the deal is binding, much like exchange in England.

LBTT

The tax on a typical Edinburgh home, worked out

On the UK House Price Index average of £301,313 for August 2026.

Home mover

£4,666
  • Up to £145k at 0%£0
  • £145k–£250k at 2%£2,100
  • £250k–£301k at 5%£2,566

First-time buyer

£4,066
  • Up to £175k at 0%£0
  • £175k–£250k at 2%£1,500
  • £250k–£301k at 5%£2,566

Ten years of prices

Edinburgh house prices since 2016

From £193,834 to £301,313. Up 12.8% over five years.

2016 2019 2022 2025 2026
Average price each year to August 2026, City of Edinburgh.

FAQ

Conveyancing in Edinburgh: your questions

How much is LBTT in Edinburgh?

On the average Edinburgh home of £301,313 it is £4,666 for a home mover and £4,066 for a first-time buyer, at the rates in force today.

Do I need a local conveyancer in Edinburgh?

You need a solicitor who practises Scottish property law, because the process and the contracts are different from England.

What slows a Edinburgh purchase down?

Usually the chain, the local searches and the mortgage offer. Track each step from your dashboard so nothing waits on a phone call.

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