How it works
Apply standard residential SDLT bands: 0% to £125,000; 2% to £250,000; 5% to £925,000; 10% to £1.5m; 12% above.
Input definitions
- Residential purchase price (£)
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Residential purchase price (£)
- 295000
Assumptions & limits
Sources checked 18 October 2026. GBP; standard single-property residential purchase in England or Northern Ireland under bands effective 1 April 2025. Excludes reliefs, surcharges, lease rent, companies, linked transactions and mixed-use purchases.
Sources & review
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Common questions
Does this cover first-time buyers or second homes?
No. It uses the standard single-property residential bands only. First-time relief, additional-property and nonresident surcharges are excluded.
How does England and Northern Ireland standard SDLT work?
Apply standard residential SDLT bands: 0% to £125,000; 2% to £250,000; 5% to £925,000; 10% to £1.5m; 12% above.
What should I check before using England and Northern Ireland standard SDLT?
Sources checked 18 October 2026. GBP; standard single-property residential purchase in England or Northern Ireland under bands effective 1 April 2025. Excludes reliefs, surcharges, lease rent, companies, linked transactions and mixed-use purchases.