Calculate how much stamp duty
you will pay:
Stamp Duty: £0
Tax Band | % | Taxable Sum | Tax |
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less than £250k | 0 | ||
£250k to £425k | 0 | ||
£425k to £925k | 5 | ||
£925k to £1.5m | 10 | ||
rest over £1.5m | 12 |
Effective Rate: 0%
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Changes to Stamp Duty rates came into effect from 23rd September 2022, with significant adjustments to thresholds, first-time buyer allowances and overall property purchase budgets.
The information within this guide reflects the variances in Stamp Duty payments applicable to property transactions from September onwards.
How Much Stamp Duty Will I Need to Pay With the New 2022 Rates?
Stamp Duty was one of the key targets in the government's mini budget, with the nil-rate band increasing from £125,000 to £250,000. That means all residential property purchases worth under £250,000 will be exempt from any duty charge.
First-time buyers have an additional relief and pay no Stamp Duty on purchases up to £425,000, increased from the previous £300,000 threshold.
The maximum purchase value a first-time buyer can make and still be eligible for the maximum Stamp Duty relief is £625,000.
How to Calculate Your Stamp Duty Obligations
Revolution Finance Brokers provides a range of online calculators to help you calculate your property purchase budget, including Stamp Duty.
The rates below are correct as of September 2022.
Property Purchase Price |
Stamp Duty Payable |
First Time Buyers |
Second Property Owners |
Up to £250,000 |
0% |
0% |
3% |
£250,001 - £425,000 |
5% |
0% |
8% |
£425,001 - £925,000 |
5% |
5% |
8% |
£925,001 - £1.5 million |
10% |
10% |
13% |
£1.5 million and above |
12% |
12% |
15% |
Property investors and landlords, or those purchasing a second home, pay a Stamp Duty rate 3% higher than the nominal charge, shown in the final column above.
Overseas buyers also pay an additional 2% Stamp Duty surcharge when purchasing a residential property in England or Northern Ireland.
Example Stamp Duty Calculations
Below we look at three examples to illustrate how the new Stamp Duty tax rates work - one home mover, one first-time buyer, and one purchaser acquiring a second property.
Residential Stamp Duty Calculation
In this example, our buyer is spending £550,000 upgrading to a larger property. They are not a first-time buyer, are a UK resident, and are purchasing a home to live in.
- £0 - £250,000 = zero Stamp Duty.
- £250,000 - £550,000 = 5% Stamp Duty of £15,000.
- Total Stamp Duty is £15,000, or 2.7%.
First Time Buyer Stamp Duty Calculation
Our first-time buyer is purchasing their first home for the same £550,000 cost. Under the new Stamp Duty rules, the value up to £425,000 is exempt.
- £0 - £425,000 = zero Stamp Duty.
- £425,000 - £550,000 = 5% Stamp Duty of £6,250.
- Total Stamp Duty is £6,250 or 1.1%.
Second Property Purchase Stamp Duty Calculation
Example three relates to a property purchase for a second home, whether as a buy-to-let residence or a holiday home.
Although the standard Stamp Duty rate is now zero on purchases up to £250,000, the 3% additional levy still applies.
- £0 - £250,000 = 3% Stamp Duty of £7,500.
- £250,001 - £550,000 - 8% Step duty of £24,000.
- Total Stamp Duty is £31,500 or 5.7%.
When Is Stamp Duty Due on a Residential Property Purchase?
Stamp Duty is paid to HMRC and falls due 14 days from the date when the property transaction is completed. Failure to pay on time can mean you receive a fine.
Most buyers use a solicitor to manage their payments, in which case they will calculate and transfer the amount payable to HMRC on your behalf.
If you wish to add your Stamp Duty costs to your mortgage application, you can do so - this is very common, and lenders are familiar with Stamp Duty rates.
It is often preferable to pay a higher deposit and reduce the LTV of your mortgage application than to hold back cash to pay for the Stamp Duty charges separately.
Stamp Duty Rates on Buy-to-Let Properties and Second Homes
The additional 3% Stamp Duty rates for second homes apply to any property purchase when the residence is not being bought as the only residential property for the owner - that could be a buy-to-let, a second home, a holiday property or for another purpose.
Stamp Duty on second homes works on the same tiered rates, with the amount payable fixed at 3% above the standard charge.
Stamp Duty Rates for Overseas Buyers
From April 2021, overseas buyers have paid an additional 2% surcharge on Stamp Duty rates when purchasing a UK property in England or Northern Ireland.
All buyers pay the surcharge whether they are an individual or a business. The 2% levy is added to the relevant Stamp Duty rates depending on the value of the purchase.
Further Advice on Stamp Duty Charges
Please contact Revolution Finance Brokers at your convenience if you would like any additional guidance about Stamp Duty charges, budgeting for your property purchase, or eligibility for reduced or higher threshold rates.
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