Stamp Duty calculator
Use our calculator to estimate Stamp Duty Land Tax in England and Northern Ireland, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax in Scotland or Land Transaction Tax in Wales.
Your details
Enter the agreed or expected purchase price.
First-time buyer relief cannot apply when this purchase is treated as an additional residential property, so the answer has been set to “No”.
Your results
Enter a property price and select a region to see your estimate.
Estimated property purchase tax
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How the estimate is calculated
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This calculator provides an estimate based on the information entered and the Stamp Duty Land Tax rates applying in England and Northern Ireland. Higher rates may apply when buying an additional residential property. Exceptions, reliefs and refunds may be available depending on your circumstances. Tax rules can change, so you should confirm your position with your solicitor, conveyancer or tax adviser.
This calculator provides an estimate of Land and Buildings Transaction Tax using the standard or first-time buyer rates selected. It does not calculate the Additional Dwelling Supplement. Reliefs, exemptions and other circumstances may affect the amount due, so confirm your position with your solicitor, conveyancer or tax adviser.
This calculator provides an estimate of Land Transaction Tax using the main residential rates. It does not calculate the higher residential rates. Reliefs, exemptions and other circumstances may affect the amount due, so confirm your position with your solicitor, conveyancer or tax adviser.
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Your questions answered
What does a Stamp Duty calculator show?
A Stamp Duty calculator estimates how much property transaction tax you may need to pay when buying a home based on the purchase price, where the property is located and your circumstances.
The amount and type of tax can differ depending on whether the property is in England or Northern Ireland, Scotland or Wales.
Is Stamp Duty the same across the UK?
No. Different property transaction taxes apply depending on where you buy.
In England and Northern Ireland, the tax is called Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). Scotland uses Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT), while Wales uses Land Transaction Tax (LTT).
Each has its own rates, bands and rules, so the same property price can produce a different tax bill depending on its location.
How is Stamp Duty calculated?
Property transaction taxes are generally calculated using different rate bands. This means different portions of the property price can be taxed at different rates.
The calculator uses the property price, location and first-time buyer information you enter to provide an estimate based on the relevant residential rates.
Do first-time buyers pay Stamp Duty?
It depends on where you are buying and whether you meet the relevant criteria.
First-time buyer relief may reduce the tax payable in England, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Wales does not currently offer a specific first-time buyer relief.
The rules and thresholds differ by location, so being a first-time buyer does not necessarily mean you will pay no property transaction tax.
Does the calculator include additional property surcharges?
No. This calculator is designed to provide an estimate using standard residential rates and does not include higher rates or surcharges that may apply in circumstances such as buying an additional property or certain non-UK resident purchases.
If your circumstances are more complex, your solicitor or conveyancer can confirm the tax that applies to your purchase.
Will my actual Stamp Duty be the same as the calculator?
Not necessarily. The calculator provides an estimate for general information only, based on the information you enter and the rates used by the calculator.
Different rules, reliefs, surcharges or circumstances could affect the amount you actually pay. Your solicitor or conveyancer should confirm your final tax liability as part of the purchase.
Important information
These results are estimates for general information only and do not constitute personal tax or mortgage advice. They use standard residential rates based on the property price, location and first-time buyer status entered.
Higher rates and surcharges for additional properties, certain non-UK resident purchases or other circumstances are not included. Different rules, reliefs or exemptions may apply, so ask your solicitor or conveyancer to confirm the amount due.
Rates last reviewed: 10 August 2026.