Rates checked 19 October 2026

UK stamp duty calculator

Work out Stamp Duty Land Tax (England & Northern Ireland), Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) or Land Transaction Tax (Wales) on a residential purchase. Includes first-time buyer relief, additional dwelling rates and the non-UK resident surcharge.

Residential freehold / lease premium only. Does not cover NPV of rent, shared ownership, linked transactions or corporate higher-threshold rates.

Standard rates

Estimated tax

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Effective rate: —

Band breakdown

BandRatePortionTax

Current rates (from 1 April 2025 where noted)

England & Northern Ireland — SDLT

BandStandardAdditional (+5pp)
Up to £125,0000%5%
£125,001–£250,0002%7%
£250,001–£925,0005%10%
£925,001–£1.5m10%15%
Above £1.5m12%17%

First-time buyers: 0% to £300,000 and 5% to £500,000 (no relief if price > £500,000). Non-UK residents: +2pp on top. Sources: GOV.UK residential rates, higher rates, non-UK residents.

Scotland — LBTT

BandRate
Up to £145,000 (£175,000 FTB)0%
£145,001–£250,0002%
£250,001–£325,0005%
£325,001–£750,00010%
Above £750,00012%

ADS is 8% of the full price (from 5 Dec 2024), on top of LBTT. Sources: gov.scot, Revenue Scotland ADS.

Wales — LTT

BandMainHigher
Up to £180k / £225k0% to £225k5% to £180k
Next bands6% / 7.5% / 10% / 12%8.5% / 10% / 12.5% / 15% / 17%

Higher rates from 11 Dec 2024. Source: GOV.WALES LTT rates. Rates checked 19 October 2026.

FAQ

What changed on 1 April 2025?

Temporary higher nil-rate thresholds ended. England & NI standard nil band returned to £125,000 and first-time buyer relief to £300,000 / £500,000. Additional dwelling rates remain 5 percentage points above standard.

Do I pay stamp duty on a second home?

Usually yes — higher rates (England/NI), ADS (Scotland) or higher LTT rates (Wales). See our second home guide.

Is this tax advice?

No. This is an estimate for illustration. Always confirm with official calculators or a conveyancer before committing.

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