Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is Changing
Thresholds
The threshold is where SDLT starts to apply. If you buy a property for less than the threshold, there’s no SDLT to pay.
Thresholds up to 31 March 2025
SDLT starts to apply when you buy property that costs:
- £250,000 for residential properties
- £425,000 for first-time buyers buying a residential property worth £625,000 or less
- £150,000 for non-residential land and properties
Rates up to 31 March 2025
| Property or lease premium or transfer value | SDLT rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £250,000 | Zero |
| The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) | 5% |
| The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) | 10% |
| The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) | 12% |
Example
In January 2025 you buy a house for £295,000. The SDLT you owe will be calculated as follows:
- 0% on the first £250,000 = £0
- 5% on the final £45,000 = £2,250
- total SDLT = £2,250
Thresholds from 1 April 2025
SDLT starts to apply when you buy property that costs:
- £125,000 for residential properties
- £300,000 for first-time buyers buying a residential property worth £500,000 or less
- £150,000 for non-residential land and properties
Rates from 1 April 2025
| Property or lease premium or transfer value | SDLT rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | Zero |
| The next £125,000 (the portion from £125,001 to £250,000) | 2% |
| The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) | 5% |
| The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) | 10% |
| The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) | 12% |
Example
In April 2025 you buy a house for £295,000. The SDLT you owe will be calculated as follows:
- 0% on the first £125,000 = £0
- 2% on the second £125,000 = £2,500
- 5% on the final £45,000 = £2,250
- total SDLT = £4,750
How much you pay
How much you pay depends on:
- whether the land or property will be used as a residential property or as a non-residential or mixed-use property
- whether you are eligible for relief or an exemption
For example, if you’re buying a residential property there are different rates of SDLT if:
- you’re a first-time buyer
- you already own a property and you’re buying an additional property
- you’re not a UK resident
Please review the details on the Government website link here: https://www.gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax
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