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Stamp Duty

Updated: 10 January 2020

STAMP DUTY

The Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a charge placed on all residential property purchases over £125,000 in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. From April 2016 an additional 3% SDLT surcharge is payable on a second home or buy to let property with a purchase price of £40,000 or above. Please see the chart below for current charges.

If you are a First Time Buyer then as of 22nd November 2017, there is no stamp duty payment due on purchases up to £300,000.

 
Property ValueCurrent Stamp Duty RateRate for BTL and 2nd Properties
Up to £125,0000%3%
£125,001 to £250,0002%5%
£250,001 to £925,0005%8%
£925,001 to £1.5m10%13%
Over £1.5m12%15%
 
 

How is Stamp Duty (SDLT) calculated ?

Example: If you purchase a property for £275,000, the SDLT you would owe is calculated as follows

 
Property ValueCurrent Stamp Duty RateCostRate for BTL and 2nd PropertiesCost
On the First £125k0%£03%£3,750
On the next £125k2%£2,5005%£6,250
On the Final £25k5%£1,2508%£2,000
Total Stamp Duty£3,750£12,000

For more information on SDLT we would recommend you speak to your solicitor or a tax advisor.

 

Please note information correct as of Nov 2017

 

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Residential Sales

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Jim Doerr , Stamp Duty

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