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Stamp Duty Calculator (UK)
Calculate UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) instantly. Covers residential, first-time buyer, second home and buy-to-let rates for England, Wales and Northern Ireland. 2026 rates.
The Stamp Duty Calculator is a free online tool that helps you calculate your UK Stamp Duty Land Tax liability. It covers residential purchases, first-time buyer relief, second home surcharges, and buy-to-let rates. It runs in your browser with no sign-up needed.
Stamp Duty
How to use
1
2026 standard rates
Up to £250,000: 0%. £250,001–£925,000: 5%. £925,001–£1.5m: 10%. Over £1.5m: 12%.
2
First-time buyer relief
No SDLT on properties up to £425,000. Reduced rate (5%) on the portion from £425,001–£625,000. No relief above £625,000 — full standard rates apply.
3
Second home surcharge
An additional 3% surcharge applies on the full purchase price for second homes, buy-to-let properties and holiday homes.
💡 Did you know?
Stamp duty was first introduced in England in 1694 to fund the war against France. The name comes from the physical stamp that had to be applied to documents to show the duty had been paid.
Reviewed for 2026. Built by a UK-based qualified primary teacher and FA Level 2 coach as part of 247QuickTools' free utility-tools project.