Know your property tax before you buy.
Estimate the Stamp Duty Land Tax you may need to pay when buying a property and get a clearer picture of the upfront cost of your purchase.
Your property price is only part of the buying cost.
Stamp Duty can add a significant upfront cost to a property purchase, depending on the property price and buyer circumstances.
Estimate the Stamp Duty on your property purchase.
Enter the purchase price and select the option that best describes your situation. The calculator provides an illustrative estimate of Stamp Duty Land Tax.
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Your Stamp Duty
A property purchase can involve more than the deposit.
Stamp Duty Land Tax, commonly called SDLT, is a tax that may apply when you buy a property or piece of land in England or Northern Ireland.
The amount depends on factors such as the purchase price, whether you are a first-time buyer and whether the purchase is an additional property.
Include Stamp Duty when planning your buying budget.
A property price does not represent the complete upfront cost of buying a home. You may also need to account for legal fees, surveys, mortgage costs, moving expenses and Stamp Duty where applicable.
Estimating SDLT early can help you understand how much additional cash you may need alongside your deposit.
Your buyer status can change the calculation.
Stamp Duty treatment is not identical for every property purchase. The circumstances of the buyer and transaction can affect the amount payable.
Standard Purchase
This generally applies when purchasing a residential property without the specific circumstances associated with first-time buyer or additional-property treatment.
First-Time Buyer
Eligible first-time buyers may receive SDLT relief subject to the applicable purchase-price limits and rules.
Additional Property
Buying an additional residential property can result in higher SDLT rates, depending on your circumstances and the transaction.
Build Stamp Duty into your property budget.
Knowing the likely SDLT cost before making an offer can give you a more complete picture of the funds required to complete your purchase.
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