What Is The Current Stamp Duty?
As of 1st April 2025, the UK has implemented changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that affect property buyers in England and Northern Ireland.
As of 1st April 2025, the UK has implemented changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that affect property buyers in England and Northern Ireland. These adjustments, effective from 1 April 2025, have slightly increased the tax burden for some buyers. However, when viewed in the broader context of property purchases, the differences are relatively modest.
If you're interested to see what stamp duty you would pay on your next home, visit the Government Stamp Duty Calculator HERE.
🏡 New Stamp Duty at a Glance
First-Time Buyers
Before: 0% up to £425,000
Example: £2,500 SDLT on a £350,000 home (previously £0)
Home Movers
Before: 0% up to £250,000
Example: SDLT on a £295,000 home rises from £2,250 → £4,750
Additional Properties
Example: £300,000 purchase now incurs £6,000 more in SDLT
(Note: These Additional Properties rates include the additional 5% surcharge for owning more than one residential property.)