What is stamp duty? (SDLT)
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid by the buyer of a UK residential property
when the purchase price exceeds £250,000. The stamp duty rate ranges from 5% to
12% of the purchase price, depending upon the value of the property bought, the
purchase date and whether you are multiple homeowners.
Anyone purchasing an ‘additional’ residential property will be charged a 3%
surcharge on each of the threshold bands.
If you are buying to let, as a landlord, you will have to pay SDLT if the income from a
short term property let (up to seven years), residential tenancy or lease is above the
threshold.
What are the stamp duty rates for first-time buyers?
For first-time buyers the first £425,000 of the purchase price will not be liable for
Stamp Duty – above £425,001 the below rates will apply.
| Stamp duty tax bands from 23 Sept 2022 | Normal rate | First-time buyers | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | 0% | Up to £425,000 | 0% |
| £250,001 to £925,000 | 5% | £425,001 to £625,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 to £1.5 million | 10% | Homes priced above £625,000 | Normal rates apply |
| Over £1.5 million | 12% |
Stamp Duty Calculator
Would you like an estimate of the stamp duty you will have to pay for that property you want to buy? You can use our stamp duty calculator to figure just how much you will have to pay. It is simple – enter the purchase price and let the calculator do the rest.
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