Stamp duty calculator
A guide, not financial advice
Your purchase
Example numbers to start with: the £500,000 price is an example assumption, not market data (Close Knit, Oct 2026). Change any of them.
Stamp duty to pay
£15,0003.00% of the price
Standard rates.
| Part of the price | Rate | Taxed amount | Tax | Share of tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | 0% | £125,000 | £0 | 0% |
| £125,001 to £250,000 | 2% | £125,000 | £2,500 | 17% |
| £250,001 to £925,000 | 5% | £250,000 | £12,500 | 83% |
| £925,001 to £1,500,000 | 10% | £0 | £0 | 0% |
| Above £1,500,000 | 12% | £0 | £0 | 0% |
| Total (rounded down to the pound) | £15,000 | |||
Rates used
England, residential, for people (not companies). Checked against gov.uk on 5 October 2026. Standard and first-time buyer rates apply from 1 April 2025; the 5% additional-home surcharge from 31 October 2024; the 2% non-resident surcharge from 1 April 2021.
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | 0% |
| £125,001 to £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 to £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 to £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Above £1,500,000 | 12% |
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | 0% |
| £300,001 to £500,000 | 5% |
Above £500,000 first-time buyers pay standard rates on the whole price. Not covered: companies, six or more homes, shared ownership and rent on new leases.