Stamp Duty Calculator 2026
Work out Stamp Duty Land Tax on a home in England or Northern Ireland, for first-time buyers, home movers, additional properties and non-UK residents.
2026/27 rates · verified 11 October 2026
Stamp duty rates
| Price band | Home movers | Additional property |
|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | 0% | 5% |
| £125,001 to £250,000 | 2% | 7% |
| £250,001 to £925,000 | 5% | 10% |
| £925,001 to £1.5 million | 10% | 15% |
| Over £1.5 million | 12% | 17% |
First-time buyers
| Price band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | 0% |
| £300,001 to £500,000 | 5% |
| Over £500,000 | No relief: standard rates on the whole price |
Stamp duty on common prices
| Price | Home mover | First-time buyer | Additional property |
|---|---|---|---|
| £150,000 | £500 | £0 | £8,000 |
| £200,000 | £1,500 | £0 | £11,500 |
| £250,000 | £2,500 | £0 | £15,000 |
| £300,000 | £5,000 | £0 | £20,000 |
| £350,000 | £7,500 | £2,500 | £25,000 |
| £400,000 | £10,000 | £5,000 | £30,000 |
| £450,000 | £12,500 | £7,500 | £35,000 |
| £500,000 | £15,000 | £10,000 | £40,000 |
| £600,000 | £20,000 | £20,000 | £50,000 |
| £750,000 | £27,500 | £27,500 | £65,000 |
| £1,000,000 | £43,750 | £43,750 | £93,750 |
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty on a £300,000 house?
£5,000 for a home mover in England or Northern Ireland, nothing for a first-time buyer, and £20,000 if it's an additional property.
What is the stamp duty threshold?
£125,000 for home movers and £300,000 for first-time buyers buying a home worth £500,000 or less.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty?
Not on the first £300,000. They pay 5% on the part from £300,001 to £500,000. If the price is over £500,000, first-time buyer relief can't be claimed and normal rates apply.
How much extra stamp duty is there on a second home?
5% on top of the normal rates on the whole price, if you'll own more than one residential property. Non-UK residents pay a further 2%.
Does stamp duty apply in Scotland and Wales?
No. Scotland has Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Wales has Land Transaction Tax.
When do I pay stamp duty?
Within 14 days of completion. Your solicitor or conveyancer normally files the return and pays it for you.
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All rates, thresholds and dates on this page come from official sources, including GOV.UK, HM Revenue and Customs, the Scottish Government, Revenue Scotland and the Welsh Government. Last verified 11 October 2026.