Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) or Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)
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Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid when you buy property or land in England, Wales, or Northern Ireland over a certain threshold. In Scotland, it's called Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). You must pay within 14 days of completion. Your solicitor usually handles this as part of the purchase process.
First-time buyers in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland pay no stamp duty on properties up to £300,000, then 5% on the portion from £300,001 to £500,000. No relief applies on properties over £500,000. In Scotland, the nil rate band is £175,000, saving up to £600.
If you're buying an additional property (second home, buy-to-let, or if you already own a property), you pay an extra 5% on top of standard rates in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, or 6% in Scotland. This applies across all price bands.
You won't pay the additional property surcharge if you sell your previous main home within 36 months of buying the new one. You may be able to claim a refund if you pay the surcharge and then sell within the time limit.
In England, Wales & NI: 0% up to £125k, 2% on £125k-£250k, 5% on £250k-£925k, 10% on £925k-£1.5m, 12% over £1.5m. First-time buyers: 0% up to £300k, 5% on £300k-£500k. Scotland has different LBTT bands. Use our calculator for exact amounts.