Estimate Your Land Registry Fee
Use this calculator to estimate HM Land Registry fees for England and Wales based on common Scale 1 and Scale 2 bands.
Important: this is an estimate tool for planning. Always confirm your exact fee with your conveyancer or the official HM Land Registry fee order.
What Is a Land Registry Fee?
A land registry fee is the charge paid to officially register changes to a property title. In practice, this often applies when you buy a home, transfer ownership, register a lease, or add/remove legal interests such as charges and restrictions.
If you are budgeting for a move, this cost is separate from solicitor fees, Stamp Duty Land Tax, survey costs, and mortgage arrangement charges. Knowing your likely registration fee in advance can help you avoid surprises at completion.
How This Land Registry Fee Calculator Works
This calculator estimates the fee by combining four pieces of information:
- Property value / consideration used for the fee band
- Application scale (Scale 1 or Scale 2)
- Submission method (electronic or paper)
- Number of titles included in the application
Once you click Calculate Fee, the tool identifies the correct fee band and multiplies by the number of titles entered. You will see a clear breakdown of the selected band and total estimated amount.
Common Fee Bands Used in This Estimator
Scale 1 (Typical for purchases/transfers)
| Property Value | Electronic | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| £0 – £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 2 (Typical for charges, notices, restrictions)
| Property Value | Electronic | Paper |
|---|---|---|
| £0 – £100,000 | £20 | £40 |
| £100,001 – £200,000 | £30 | £60 |
| £200,001 – £500,000 | £45 | £90 |
| £500,001 – £1,000,000 | £65 | £130 |
| Over £1,000,000 | £140 | £280 |
When People Usually Use This Calculator
- Buying a freehold or leasehold property
- Transferring ownership after divorce or inheritance
- Adding/removing a mortgage-related charge
- Early budgeting before making an offer
- Double-checking estimates provided in a conveyancing quote
Tips to Improve Accuracy
1) Match the right scale to your transaction
Scale 1 and Scale 2 apply to different legal applications. If you are unsure, ask your solicitor which scale your case falls under.
2) Use the correct consideration figure
Enter the relevant monetary value from your transaction documents. Using list price instead of consideration can produce the wrong fee band.
3) Confirm title count for complex transactions
Some applications involve more than one title number. If multiple titles are involved, the total fee may increase.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does this include solicitor or conveyancer costs?
No. This tool estimates only the land registry fee component.
Is this an official government calculator?
No. It is an independent planning calculator designed for quick budgeting.
Are online applications usually cheaper?
In many common cases, electronic applications carry lower fees than paper submissions.
Final Note
A land registry fee calculator is one of the fastest ways to get a realistic property registration cost estimate before you commit to a purchase or transfer. Use it early in your planning process, then verify the final figure with your legal adviser before completion.