Stamp Duty Land Tax (UK)
Compute SDLT (England & NI) with the standard bands, First-Time Buyer relief and additional-dwelling / non-resident surcharges.
Data verified · May 2026
How much is stamp duty in England?
From 1 April 2025, residential SDLT is charged in progressive bands: 0% to £125,000, 2% to £250,000, 5% to £925,000, 10% to £1.5m and 12% above. You only pay each rate on the portion of the price that falls within that band.
Source: HMRC SDLT (gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax); Finance Act 2003 s 55; Autumn Budget 2024. · updated 2026
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Everything about Stamp Duty Land Tax (UK)
📋Overview+
Calculates Stamp Duty Land Tax (England & Northern Ireland) from 1 April 2025: progressive residential bands (0–12%), First-Time Buyer relief up to £500,000, +5% additional-dwelling surcharge and +2% non-UK-resident surcharge.
💡 Best practices
- Scotland uses LBTT and Wales uses LTT — not SDLT.
- Mixed-use property may qualify for non-residential rates.
🔢 Concrete example
A first-time buyer paying £450,000 for their main home: 0% on the first £300,000 and 5% on the next £150,000 = £7,500 SDLT (effective rate 1.67%).
📖User guide+
How to use this calculator
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Enter the purchase price.
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Select the property type (main home or additional dwelling).
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Flag First-Time Buyer and/or non-UK-resident status.
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Read the SDLT due and effective rate.
📚Glossary+
- First-Time Buyer relief
- 0% to £300,000 then 5% to £500,000 (no relief above £500,000).
- Additional dwelling surcharge
- +5% on second homes and buy-to-let from 31 October 2024.
ℹ️Sources & updates+
Last data update
May 21, 2026
Sources and references
HMRC SDLT (gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax); Finance Act 2003 s 55; Autumn Budget 2024.
The data in this calculator is updated regularly to reflect the latest official rates. When in doubt, consult the official sources listed above.
FAQ — Stamp Duty Land Tax (UK)
How much is stamp duty in England?+
From 1 April 2025, residential SDLT is charged in progressive bands: 0% to £125,000, 2% to £250,000, 5% to £925,000, 10% to £1.5m and 12% above. You only pay each rate on the portion of the price that falls within that band.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty?+
First-Time Buyer relief gives 0% on the first £300,000 and 5% from £300,000 to £500,000. There is no relief where the purchase price exceeds £500,000.
What is the second-home stamp duty surcharge?+
A +5% surcharge applies to additional dwellings (second homes and buy-to-let) on top of the standard rates, for completions from 31 October 2024.
Do non-UK residents pay extra stamp duty?+
Yes. A +2% non-resident surcharge applies on top of the standard and additional-dwelling rates where the buyer is not UK-resident for SDLT purposes.
Does SDLT apply in Scotland and Wales?+
No. Scotland charges Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) and Wales charges Land Transaction Tax (LTT). SDLT applies only in England and Northern Ireland.