Stamp Duty Blog
Expert guides on UK property tax — SDLT, LBTT and LTT. Updated for 2026/27 rates.
Stamp Duty 2027: Rates, Thresholds & Second Homes
Stamp duty in 2027: SDLT rates, first-time buyer limits and the 5% second home surcharge with worked examples. Use our free calculator to check.
Autumn Budget 2026: What It Means for Stamp Duty
The Autumn Budget on 28 October 2026 left stamp duty rates and thresholds unchanged. Here is what did change for home buyers, landlords and high-value homes.
Your First Home Scheme: How Stamp Duty Works With a 20% Equity Loan
Your First Home offers 20% equity loans and deposits from 2.5% from 2027. See what stamp duty you could pay, and why homes over £500,000 lose first-time buyer relief.
Lifetime ISA Over £450,000: The New 20% Charge and Your Stamp Duty
Since 29 October 2026 the Lifetime ISA charge on first homes above £450,000 is 20%, not 25%. See what it costs, how stamp duty interacts, and what the First Time Buyer ISA changes.
Shared Ownership Stamp Duty Explained: Option 1 vs Option 2
Everything you need to know about paying stamp duty on shared ownership properties — from choosing between Option 1 and Option 2, to staircasing rules and first-time buyer relief.
First-Time Buyer Stamp Duty Relief: Complete Guide for 2026/27
A complete guide to first-time buyer stamp duty relief in England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Thresholds, eligibility rules, examples at different price points.
Second Home Stamp Duty: The 5% Surcharge Explained
How the 5% additional property surcharge works for second homes, buy-to-let properties and inherited properties. Exemptions, refunds, and worked examples.
SDLT vs LBTT vs LTT: Stamp Duty Across the UK Compared
A side-by-side comparison of property tax across England, Scotland and Wales. How SDLT, LBTT and LTT rates differ — and which nation charges the most.
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