Disclaimer

Last updated: 24 June 2026

Not professional advice

Moving Tax provides educational information about UK stamp duty (SDLT, LBTT, LTT) using official HMRC and Revenue Scotland sources. This is not professional tax, legal or financial advice.

For complex property transactions, consult a qualified solicitor or tax adviser. Complex scenarios include:

• Non-UK residents buying property
• Company purchases (higher 15-17% SDLT rates may apply)
• Mixed-use or commercial property
• Multiple dwellings in one transaction
• Trusts, estates, or inheritance planning

Calculator accuracy

Our calculator uses official HMRC rates as of April 2026. We update rates when HMRC publishes changes, but cannot guarantee real-time accuracy if budget changes occur between our updates.

The calculator covers standard residential purchases only. It does not account for:

• Shared ownership staircasing
• Non-residential or mixed-use property
• Companies or trusts as buyers
• Non-UK resident surcharges (England only, from April 2021)

Always verify the final SDLT calculation with your solicitor before completion.

AI-researched content

Articles on Moving Tax are AI-researched and human-reviewed. All factual claims cite primary sources (HMRC, Revenue Scotland, gov.uk guidance). If you spot an error, email hello@movingtax.co.uk with a link to the official source showing the correction needed.

No liability

Moving Tax and its operators accept no liability for decisions made based on information on this site. Stamp duty law is complex and fact-specific. Relying solely on a calculator or guide without professional advice is at your own risk.