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SDLT Rates in England
SDLT Rates in England
Check out the current SDLT rates in England
The rates and thresholds are subject to constant change making SDLT a complicated tax. The current rates and thresholds are set out below.
The amount you pay depends on whether the property you are buying is residential, non-residential or a mixture of the two. It also depends on whether you are a first time buyer, whether you own other properties, whether you are UK resident and whether any reliefs are applicable.
There are also different rates for companies purchasing residential and non-residential land.
Rates for residential property up to 31 March 2025
Add 2% for non UK purchasers
|
Property or lease premium or transfer value
|
SDLT standard rate |
SDLT Higher rate for additional properties |
|
Up to £250,000 |
Zero |
5% |
|
The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) |
5% |
10% |
|
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) |
10% |
15% |
|
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) |
12% |
17% |
Rates for residential property from 1 April 2025
Add 2% for non UK purchasers
|
Property or lease premium or transfer value
|
SDLT standard rate |
SDLT Higher rate for additional properties |
|
Up to £125,000 |
Zero |
5% |
|
The next £125,000 (the portion from £125,001 to £250,000) |
2% |
7% |
|
The next £675,000 (the portion from £250,001 to £925,000) |
5% |
10% |
|
The next £575,000 (the portion from £925,001 to £1.5 million) |
10% |
15% |
|
The remaining amount (the portion above £1.5 million) |
12% |
17% |
Rates for non-residential or mixed use property
|
Property or lease premium or transfer value |
SDLT rate |
|
Up to £150,000 |
Zero |
|
The next £100,000 (the portion from £150,001 to £250,000) |
2% |
|
The remaining amount (the portion above £250,000) |
5% |
Want to know more?
If you have any questions about your property tax, then get in touch with our team here at Relatus who will be happy to help.
