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What are the stamp duty rates?

With the current Stamp Duty incentive coming to an end, let’s have a look at the actual rates and how they are calculated. The freehold residential stamp duty rates in England and Northern Ireland are shown in the tables below.

SDLT rates until 30th June.

The table below shows current stamp duty rates valid until 30th June.

Tax BandNormal RateAdditional Property
less than £500k0%3%*
£500k to £925k5%8%
£925k to £1.5m10%13%
rest over £1.5m12%15%

SDLT rates from 1st July to 30th September.

The table below shows stamp duty rates during the stamp duty holiday transition period from 1st July until 30th September.

Tax BandNormal RateAdditional Property
less than £250k0%3%*
£250k to £925k5%8%
£925k to £1.5m10%13%
rest over £1.5m12%15%

SDLT rates from 1st October 2021.

The table below shows stamp duty rates from October 2021 when thresholds reflect rates before the stamp duty holiday.

Tax BandNormal RateAdditional Property
less than £125k0%3%*
£125k to £250k2%5%
£250k to £925k5%8%
£925k to £1.5m10%13%
rest over £1.5m12%15%

As ever, if you have any comments or questions then please don’t hesitate to get in touch. We are open 7 days a week and you can call us on 01843 269188 at any reasonable hour for a chat.

Best regards,

Russell Leask
Alexander Russell Estate Agents


You can also use our ‘Stamp Duty Calculator’ here: