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Stamp duty is a government tax you pay when buying property in the UK. There are different rates and rules depending on whether you’re buying in England and Northern Ireland, Wales or Scotland*.
The rate of stamp duty also depends on various factors, such as the price of the property and what type of buyer you are, whether you’re a first-time buyer, you’re moving house, or you’re buying an additional property.
To find out how much stamp duty you’ll have to pay for your purchase, simply fill in the details in our stamp duty calculator.
*Stamp duty in England and Northern Ireland is known as Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), in Wales, it is known as Land Transaction Tax (LTT) and in Scotland it is known as Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT).
Stamp duty changes in April 2025
From 1st April 2025, the stamp duty exemption thresholds are changing. If you are a first time buyer, the threshold will be reducing from £425,000 to £300,000 and for home movers the threshold will be reducing from £250,000 to £125,000.
You can check how much stamp duty you will pay under the new thresholds using our calculator below or read more about the upcoming stamp duty changes in our article.
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