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Stamp Duty Calculator
Calculate estimated property tax for England, Northern Ireland, Wales or Scotland, including first-time buyer, home mover and additional property scenarios.
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- ✓England/NI SDLT, Welsh LTT and Scottish LBTT
- ✓First-time buyer, home mover and additional property
- ✓Non-resident surcharge for England/NI
Calculate your property tax
Enter the purchase price and location. The calculator applies the correct standard residential tax system for England/NI, Wales or Scotland.
How to use this calculator
- Enter the property purchase price.
- Select where the property is located.
- Choose whether you are a home mover, first-time buyer or buying an additional property.
- For England/NI only, select whether the non-resident surcharge applies.
Property tax formula
For each tax band:
taxable_amount_in_band =
min(price, band_upper) - band_lower
band_tax =
taxable_amount_in_band × band_rate
total_tax = sum of all band_tax
additional surcharges are added
where the selected rules require them
Property tax is usually calculated in slices. You only pay each rate on the part of the purchase price that falls inside that band.
Estimated property tax
£4,750.00
Estimated SDLT based on the selected location and buyer type.
Effective tax rate
1.61%
This is the estimated tax as a percentage of the purchase price.
Tax system used
SDLT
Stamp Duty Land Tax applies in England and Northern Ireland.
Buyer note
Standard rates
Standard residential SDLT rates are being used.
England/NI
Standard rates
Band breakdown
| Band | Rate | Taxed amount | Tax |
|---|
This is an estimate for standard residential purchases only. Check the official calculator or speak to a conveyancer if your purchase is unusual.
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What your stamp duty result means
The result shows the estimated property tax due on your purchase before other buying costs. It does not include legal fees, survey fees, mortgage fees, moving costs or insurance.
In England and Northern Ireland, the tax is Stamp Duty Land Tax. In Wales, it is Land Transaction Tax. In Scotland, it is Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
The effective tax rate helps you compare the tax against the property price. Because property tax is usually charged in slices, the effective rate is often lower than the highest tax band your purchase reaches.
Correct as of June 2026: this calculator uses standard residential tax bands. Always check official rules before exchange or completion.
How stamp duty and property tax works
Stamp duty is the common name many people use for tax paid when buying property, but the actual tax depends on where the property is. England and Northern Ireland use Stamp Duty Land Tax, Wales uses Land Transaction Tax, and Scotland uses Land and Buildings Transaction Tax.
These taxes are calculated using bands. For example, a property can have one part taxed at 0%, the next slice taxed at a lower rate, and the remaining slice taxed at a higher rate. That means moving into a higher band does not usually mean the whole purchase price is taxed at that higher rate.
Buyer type can change the result. Eligible first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland get a higher nil-rate band, but the relief is not available if the property price is over £500,000. Scotland has first-time buyer relief that increases the nil-rate band to £175,000.
Additional property purchases can be much more expensive. England and Northern Ireland normally add 5 percentage points to the SDLT rates, Wales uses separate higher residential LTT rates, and Scotland adds an 8% Additional Dwelling Supplement on top of standard LBTT.
The calculator is designed for normal residential purchases. If you are buying through a company, buying several dwellings, buying shared ownership, replacing a main residence late, or dealing with linked transactions, the correct tax can be more complicated.
What affects your property tax result
- Purchase price: Higher prices move more of the property value into higher tax bands.
- Location: England/NI, Wales and Scotland all use different property tax systems and thresholds.
- First-time buyer status: Relief can reduce tax, but the rules are different across the UK.
- Additional property status: Second homes, buy-to-let properties and some replacement-home situations can trigger higher rates.
- Residency: England and Northern Ireland can apply a 2% SDLT surcharge for non-UK residents.
- Complex ownership: Companies, trusts, shared ownership and multiple-dwelling purchases may need different calculations.
Stamp duty calculator FAQs
Do I pay stamp duty in Scotland or Wales?
Not technically. England and Northern Ireland use Stamp Duty Land Tax, Wales uses Land Transaction Tax, and Scotland uses Land and Buildings Transaction Tax. This calculator covers all three systems.
How much stamp duty does a first-time buyer pay?
In England and Northern Ireland, eligible first-time buyers pay no SDLT up to £300,000 and 5% on the portion from £300,001 to £500,000. If the price is over £500,000, standard rates apply instead.
Does Wales have first-time buyer stamp duty relief?
Wales does not use a separate first-time buyer relief in this calculator. Welsh residential purchases use Land Transaction Tax bands, with higher residential rates where they apply.
What is the additional property surcharge?
It is extra property tax that can apply when you buy another residential property and are not replacing your main home. The rules differ: England/NI uses an SDLT surcharge, Wales uses higher LTT rates, and Scotland uses ADS.
Does this calculator include non-UK resident stamp duty?
Yes, but only for England and Northern Ireland SDLT. If you select non-UK resident, the calculator adds the 2% SDLT surcharge to the result.
Is this calculator tax advice?
No. It is an estimate for standard residential purchases. Use the official tax calculator or speak to a conveyancer or tax adviser if your purchase is complex.
Key terms used in this calculator
These terms explain the main property and mortgage concepts behind the calculation.