What is the difference between Scale 1 and Scale 2 fees?

Scale 1 fees apply to transfers of ownership (purchases, gifts, or grants of a new lease), or grants of a new lease. Scale 2 fees apply to mortgages, remortgages, and other charges. Scale 2 fees are lower than Scale 1 for the same property value. This calculator covers Scale 1 (purchase/transfer) fees.

Is there a discount for online Land Registry applications?

No, the old flat 50% online discount was abolished on 9 December 2024. HMLR now publishes two separate official scales: a lower digital scale for applications submitted electronically (e-filing or the Digital Registration Service) and a higher postal scale for paper applications. A £250,000 purchase costs £100 on the digital scale versus £230 by post, a saving, but not a flat 50%.

Does the buyer or seller pay Land Registry fees?

The buyer pays the Land Registry fee for registering the transfer of ownership. The buyer's solicitor submits the application and pays the fee from completion funds. The seller pays no Land Registry fee.

Are Land Registry fees included in conveyancing quotes?

Land Registry fees are a disbursement, a third-party cost paid by your solicitor on your behalf. They should be itemised separately in your conveyancing quote alongside Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) and search fees.

Do Land Registry fees apply to new builds?

Yes. New build purchases require Land Registry registration and the same Scale 1 fees apply. Note that SDLT is also payable on the purchase price separately to the Land Registry fee.

Updated 1 May 2026

Land Registry Fee Calculator · Free UK HMLR 2026

Look up your HM Land Registry registration fee instantly, scale 1 purchase fees on the official digital (e-filing) and postal scales. Current for 2026/27.

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Land Registry Fee Calculator

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Property price (£)

Land Registry fee

£150.00

Digital (e-filing) scale, in force since 9 December 2024

Property price

£250,000.00

Digital (e-filing) fee

£150.00

Postal fee

£330.00

Application method

Digital (e-filing)

Fee payable

£150.00

HMLR Scale 1 (purchase/transfer) fees on the two official scales in force since 9 December 2024: digital (e-filing) and postal. Scale 2 (mortgage) fees differ. Always confirm with your solicitor.

HMLR Scale 1 Fee Table (Purchase / Transfer)

Quick Answer: Land Registry fees for purchases range from £20 (up to £80,000) to £500 (over £1 million) on the digital (e-filing) scale, and from £45 to £1,105 on the postal scale. A £250,000 property costs £100 digital vs £230 postal. Both scales have applied since 9 December 2024.

Property value	Digital (e-filing) fee	Postal fee
Up to £80,000	£20	£45
£80,001–£100,000	£40	£95
£100,001–£200,000	£100	£230
£200,001–£500,000	£150	£330
£500,001–£1,000,000	£295	£655
Over £1,000,000	£500	£1,105

Scale 1 fees (purchase/transfer) on the two official scales in force from 9 December 2024, current for 2026/27. Scale 2 (mortgage) fees are lower, see the HMLR website for the full schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

HM Land Registry (HMLR) fees are set on a sliding scale based on transaction value. For a purchase or transfer (Scale 1), digital (e-filing) fees range from £20 for properties up to £80,000 to £500 for properties over £1 million, while postal applications range from £45 to £1,105. These two scales have been in force since 9 December 2024 and are current for 2026/27. The fee for registering a mortgage (Scale 2) is typically lower than Scale 1.