Stamp Duty Calculator

Calculate Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for England & Northern Ireland, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for Scotland, and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) for Wales. Includes first-time buyer relief and additional property surcharges. Rates for 2025-26.

Property Details

Property price

Where is the property?

Buyer type

First-time buyer

Never owned a property before

Moving home

Replacing your main residence

Additional property

Second home or buy-to-let

Stamp Duty (SDLT) to pay

£2,500

Effective rate: 1.0%

Tax Band Breakdown

Band	Rate	Taxable	Tax
£0 – £125,000	0%	£125,000	£0
£125,000 – £250,000	2%	£125,000	£2,500
Total	1.0%		£2,500

Property price

£250,000

Stamp Duty (SDLT)

£2,500

Total cost

£252,500

Smart Tips

First-time buyer? You could save £2,500

First-time buyers in England pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000 and 5% on the portion up to £500,000. Select "First-time buyer" above to see your reduced rate.

GOV.UK: First-time buyer relief

You're paying England rates

England & Northern Ireland use Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Scotland and Wales have their own systems with different bands and rates — select your region above for an accurate calculation.

GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax

Verify with the official government calculator

For complete accuracy, cross-check your Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) calculation using the official government calculator. Our figures use the latest published rates but your solicitor can confirm the exact amount.

GOV.UK: SDLT calculator