Estimate the land tax on your first home - England & NI, Scotland, and Wales.
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Create accountFigures are estimates based on England & NI SDLT rates for residential property. First-time buyer relief applies to properties up to £500,000 (full relief up to £300,000). Always confirm with a qualified conveyancer or tax advisor.
In England and Northern Ireland, first-time buyers pay no SDLT on the first £300,000 of a property costing up to £500,000. Above that threshold the standard rates apply. Scotland and Wales have their own rules - choose your region above to see the right figures.
They are the same kind of tax under different names. Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) applies in England and Northern Ireland, Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) in Scotland, and Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales.
Usually within 14 days of completing your purchase. Your solicitor or conveyancer normally files the return and collects the money from you on completion day, so it is worth budgeting for it up front.
No. Wales does not offer first-time buyer relief on Land Transaction Tax - the same rates apply whether or not you have owned a home before.
Yes, it is completely free and you do not need an account to use it. Figures are estimates for guidance only, so always confirm with your conveyancer or a qualified tax advisor.
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