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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.
*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).
Recent stamp duty changes
On 1st April 2025, the stamp duty exemption thresholds changed. For first time buyers, the threshold reduced from £425,000 to £300,000 and for home movers the threshold reduced from £250,000 to £125,000.
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