Our stamp duty calculator gives buyers an indication of the amount of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) they will need to pay when purchasing a residential property, based on the property’s value.
The SDLT is applied to purchases over £125,000 and the rate varies from 5% to 12% based on purchase price, date and whether you’re a first time buyer or own multiple homes. For non-UK residents, a 2% surcharge is added to each of these rates.
Stamp duty is a tax you may need to pay when buying a property or piece of land in England. It applies when the purchase price goes above a set threshold and covers both freehold and leasehold homes.
First‑time buyers don’t pay stamp duty on properties priced up to £300,000. If the property costs between £300,001 and £500,000, a 5% rate applies to the portion above £300,000. Homes over £500,000 don’t qualify for first‑time buyer relief and standard stamp duty rates apply instead.
If you already own another property, you’ll usually pay a higher rate of stamp duty when buying an additional home, this applies to second homes and buy‑to‑let properties.