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Buy-to-let stamp duty calculator

Stamp duty on investment property and second homes in England, including the 5% surcharge on additional homes, with each band shown.

Stamp duty£15,000
Effective rate6.0%
Portion of priceRateTax
£0 to £125,0005%£6,250
£125,000 to £250,0007%£8,750

England and Northern Ireland rates from 1 April 2025. Scotland and Wales have their own taxes. Buyers who aren't UK resident pay a further 2%, and companies buying homes over £500,000 can pay 17%. Check with your solicitor before you rely on a figure.

How the surcharge works

If you already own a home, or you're buying through a company, you normally pay an extra 5% on top of each standard band, starting from the first pound for purchases of £40,000 or more. On a £250,000 buy-to-let that means £15,000 instead of £2,500.

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