Rates checked 19 October 2026

Stamp duty on a £250,000 house

Estimated residential stamp tax on a £250,000 purchase using rates in force as of 19 October 2026.

England & NI — standard rates

£2,500.00

Effective rate 1%

Band breakdown (England standard)

BandRatePortionTax
£0.00 – £125,000.000%£125,000.00£0.00
£125,000.00 – £250,000.002%£125,000.00£2,500.00

Other scenarios at £250,000

ScenarioEstimated tax
England — first-time buyer£0.00
England — additional dwelling£15,000.00
Scotland — LBTT (no ADS)£2,100.00
Wales — LTT main rates£1,500.00

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Figures are estimates for a straightforward residential purchase. Lease NPV, shared ownership, linked purchases and corporate rates are not included. Not tax advice.

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