Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty on £1,250,000
A home mover buying at £1,250,000 in England or Northern Ireland pays £68,750 in stamp duty, an effective rate of 5.50%. Here is what every type of buyer pays.
By Buyer Type
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Effective rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home mover (main residence) | £68,750 | 5.50% | Standard residential rates. |
| First-time buyer | £68,750 | 5.50% | Relief applies only when the price is £500,000 or less; above that, standard rates apply. |
| Second home or buy-to-let | £131,250 | 10.50% | Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates for additional dwellings. |
| Non-UK resident (main residence) | £93,750 | 7.50% | Standard rates plus the 2% non-resident surcharge. |
| Non-UK resident, additional property | £156,250 | 12.50% | 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 £925,000 at 5% | £33,750 |
| £925,000 to £1,250,000 at 10% | £32,500 |
| Total | £68,750 |
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Stamp duty to pay
£68,750
Effective rate 5.50%
| £0 to £125,000 at 0% | £0 |
| £125,000 to £250,000 at 2% | £2,500 |
| £250,000 to £925,000 at 5% | £33,750 |
| £925,000 to £1,500,000 at 10% | £32,500 |
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How much stamp duty does a home mover (main residence) pay on £1,250,000?
£68,750, an effective rate of 5.50%. Standard residential rates.
How much stamp duty does a first-time buyer pay on £1,250,000?
£68,750, an effective rate of 5.50%. 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 £1,250,000?
£131,250, an effective rate of 10.50%. Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates for additional dwellings.
How much stamp duty does a non-uk resident (main residence) pay on £1,250,000?
£93,750, an effective rate of 7.50%. 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.