Calculate stamp duty land tax (SDLT) for property purchases in England and Northern Ireland
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax paid when you buy property or land in England and Northern Ireland. The amount you pay depends on the property value, whether you're a first-time buyer, and if it's a buy-to-let or second home.
First-time buyers pay 0% stamp duty on properties up to £425,000. Between £425,000 and £625,000, you pay 5% on the portion above £425,000. For properties over £625,000, standard rates apply to the full purchase price.
Buy-to-let properties and second homes have an additional 3% surcharge on top of standard rates. This applies to the entire purchase price, making buy-to-let investments more expensive from a tax perspective.
Standard rates for 2024/25: 0% up to £250,000, 5% from £250,001 to £925,000, 10% from £925,001 to £1.5 million, and 12% above £1.5 million. First-time buyers and buy-to-let have different rates.
No, this calculator is for England and Northern Ireland only. Scotland uses Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Wales uses Land Transaction Tax (LTT), which have different rates and thresholds.