
Stamp Duty Calculator
Find Out What You'll Pay
Use our Stamp Duty Calculator to instantly estimate how much Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) you'll need to pay when buying a property.
Stamp Duty FAQs
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax you pay when buying a property in England and Northern Ireland. The amount depends on the purchase price and whether you're a first-time buyer, moving home, or buying an additional property.
Stamp Duty is charged in bands, meaning you pay different rates on different portions of the property price. Our calculator automatically works this out for you.
First-time buyers purchasing a home for £300,000 or less are exempt from Stamp Duty. For properties between £300,001 and £500,000, reduced rates apply.
Stamp Duty must be paid within 14 days of completing your property purchase. Your solicitor or conveyancer will usually handle this for you.
Yes. First-time buyers, certain shared ownership purchases, and transfers due to divorce or inheritance may be eligible for relief or exemption.
If you're buying an additional property, a variable surcharge applies on top of standard Stamp Duty rates.
- In Scotland, Stamp Duty is called Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT).
- In Wales, it’s Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Both have different thresholds and rates.


