Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty on £800,000
A home mover buying at £800,000 in England or Northern Ireland pays £30,000 in stamp duty, an effective rate of 3.75%. Here is what every type of buyer pays.
By Buyer Type
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Effective rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home mover (main residence) | £30,000 | 3.75% | Standard residential rates. |
| First-time buyer | £30,000 | 3.75% | Relief applies only when the price is £500,000 or less; above that, standard rates apply. |
| Second home or buy-to-let | £70,000 | 8.75% | Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates for additional dwellings. |
| Non-UK resident (main residence) | £46,000 | 5.75% | Standard rates plus the 2% non-resident surcharge. |
| Non-UK resident, additional property | £86,000 | 10.75% | Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates and the 2% non-resident surcharge. |
How It Is Worked Out (Home Mover)
| £0 to £125,000 at 0% | £0 |
| £125,000 to £250,000 at 2% | £2,500 |
| £250,000 to £800,000 at 5% | £27,500 |
| Total | £30,000 |
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Stamp duty to pay
£30,000
Effective rate 3.75%
| £0 to £125,000 at 0% | £0 |
| £125,000 to £250,000 at 2% | £2,500 |
| £250,000 to £925,000 at 5% | £27,500 |
Financing it? Repayments on a £800,000 mortgage. Buying elsewhere in the UK? LBTT on £800,000 in Scotland · LTT on £800,000 in Wales
How much stamp duty does a home mover (main residence) pay on £800,000?
£30,000, an effective rate of 3.75%. Standard residential rates.
How much stamp duty does a first-time buyer pay on £800,000?
£30,000, an effective rate of 3.75%. Relief applies only when the price is £500,000 or less; above that, standard rates apply.
How much stamp duty does a second home or buy-to-let pay on £800,000?
£70,000, an effective rate of 8.75%. Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates for additional dwellings.
How much stamp duty does a non-uk resident (main residence) pay on £800,000?
£46,000, an effective rate of 5.75%. Standard rates plus the 2% non-resident surcharge.
England and Northern Ireland residential rates. A guide, not tax advice: your solicitor confirms the final figure.