Land Registry Fee Calculator
Use this Land Registry fee calculator to estimate the HM Land Registry registration fee for common property applications in England and Wales. Enter the property or transaction value, choose the application type and submission method, and get a clear fee estimate with the scale and value band used. Estimates only — based on published HMLR fee tables, not legal advice.
This calculator estimates HM Land Registry registration service fees for common applications in England and Wales. It uses the published Scale 1 and Scale 2 fee tables, picks the right fee band for the value you enter, and applies the right column for electronic or postal submission and whether the application affects the whole of a registered title.
Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate land registration systems and are not covered here. The result does not include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), conveyancing fees, mortgage arrangement fees, search fees or estate agent fees.
Note: Estimate only. Land registration can be complex — always check the official HM Land Registry guidance or take legal advice for complex applications.
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What this calculator does
Estimates HM Land Registry registration fees for England and Wales by matching the entered value to the correct Scale 1 or Scale 2 fee band, then picking the right column for electronic vs postal submission and whether the application affects the whole of a registered title. Supports purchases and transfers for money (Scale 1), transfers without monetary consideration (Scale 2), mortgages/charges, voluntary first registration, compulsory first registration and transfer of part / lease registration.
Who it is for
Home buyers, homeowners transferring property, people estimating conveyancing-related costs, landlords and property investors, small property businesses, and anyone comparing electronic and postal submission fees for HM Land Registry applications in England and Wales.
How to use it
Pick the application type (e.g. purchase, transfer for no money, voluntary first registration). Enter the property or transaction value in pounds. Choose electronic (portal or Business Gateway) or postal submission. Confirm whether the application affects the whole of a registered title. Optionally tick 'Show postal vs electronic comparison' to see both figures side by side. Click 'Calculate Land Registry fee' for the estimated fee, the scale used, the value band, the submission method and any relevant notes.
How the calculation works
Scale 1 generally covers purchases, transfers for money, leases and first registrations. Scale 2 generally covers transfers or assents not for monetary consideration, charges and some other registered estate applications. The calculator matches the entered value (rounded down to the nearest pound) to the correct band on the relevant scale, then picks the right column: electronic whole-registered-title reduced fee, electronic part/other, or postal. Voluntary first registration uses the reduced Scale 1 voluntary fee column. Compulsory first registration and transfers of part / lease registration use the standard non-reduced Scale 1 column.
Worked example
A £350,000 property purchase submitted electronically as a transfer of the whole registered title falls into the £200,001 to £500,000 Scale 1 band. The electronic whole-title reduced fee for that band is £150. The same purchase submitted by post would be £330. A £200,000 property gifted with no monetary consideration and submitted electronically as a whole-title application uses Scale 2, value band £100,001 to £200,000 — the electronic whole-title fee is £30.
Assumptions and limitations
- England and Wales only — Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate registration systems
- Uses published HM Land Registry Scale 1 and Scale 2 fee tables (rules version land-registry-registration-fees-england-wales-2024-12-09)
- Value is rounded down to the nearest whole pound before banding
- Reduced electronic fees only apply to eligible whole-registered-title applications submitted via the portal or Business Gateway
- Does not include Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)
- Does not include conveyancing, search, mortgage arrangement, bank transfer or estate agent fees
- Complex leases, multiple titles, transfers of part, mixed registered/unregistered land and large-scale applications may need manual checking
- On a typical purchase where the mortgage is submitted with the transfer there is often no separate charge fee — a Scale 2 fee may apply if the charge is submitted on its own afterwards
- Fees can change — always check the official HMLR guidance for current figures
- This is an estimate, not legal advice. Take advice from a conveyancer or solicitor for complex applications
Frequently asked questions
What is a Land Registry fee?
A Land Registry fee is a fee paid to HM Land Registry when registering certain property transactions or changes to registered land in England and Wales.
How are Land Registry fees calculated?
They are usually calculated using the value or amount involved, the application type, and whether the application is submitted electronically or by post.
Are electronic Land Registry applications cheaper?
They can be cheaper for eligible whole-title applications submitted through the portal or Business Gateway, but reduced electronic fees do not apply to every application.
Does this calculator include stamp duty?
No. This calculator only estimates HM Land Registry registration fees. Stamp Duty Land Tax is separate.
Is this calculator for Scotland?
No. HM Land Registry covers England and Wales. Scotland and Northern Ireland have separate land registration systems.
What is the difference between Scale 1 and Scale 2 fees?
Scale 1 generally applies to purchases, transfers for money, leases and first registrations. Scale 2 generally applies to transfers without monetary consideration, charges and certain other registered estate applications.
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Sources and references
HM Land Registry: Registration Services fees (GOV.UK) — https://www.gov.uk/guidance/hm-land-registry-registration-services-fees — official published fee scales used by this calculator. HM Land Registry Fee Calculator (official) — https://fee-calculator.landregistry.gov.uk/ — always cross-check complex applications against the official HMLR calculator. Rules version: land-registry-registration-fees-england-wales-2024-12-09.
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Last reviewed: 2026-05-18.