Stamp Duty
Stamp Duty on £2,500,000
A home mover buying at £2,500,000 in England or Northern Ireland pays £213,750 in stamp duty, an effective rate of 8.55%. Here is what every type of buyer pays.
By Buyer Type
| Buyer | Stamp duty | Effective rate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Home mover (main residence) | £213,750 | 8.55% | Standard residential rates. |
| First-time buyer | £213,750 | 8.55% | Relief applies only when the price is £500,000 or less; above that, standard rates apply. |
| Second home or buy-to-let | £338,750 | 13.55% | Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates for additional dwellings. |
| Non-UK resident (main residence) | £263,750 | 10.55% | Standard rates plus the 2% non-resident surcharge. |
| Non-UK resident, additional property | £388,750 | 15.55% | 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 £1,500,000 at 10% | £57,500 |
| £1,500,000 to £2,500,000 at 12% | £120,000 |
| Total | £213,750 |
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Stamp duty to pay
£213,750
Effective rate 8.55%
| £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% | £57,500 |
| £1,500,000 to above at 12% | £120,000 |
Financing it? Repayments on a £2,500,000 mortgage. Buying elsewhere in the UK? LBTT on £2,500,000 in Scotland · LTT on £2,500,000 in Wales
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How much stamp duty does a home mover (main residence) pay on £2,500,000?
£213,750, an effective rate of 8.55%. Standard residential rates.
How much stamp duty does a first-time buyer pay on £2,500,000?
£213,750, an effective rate of 8.55%. 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 £2,500,000?
£338,750, an effective rate of 13.55%. Standard rates plus the 5% higher rates for additional dwellings.
How much stamp duty does a non-uk resident (main residence) pay on £2,500,000?
£263,750, an effective rate of 10.55%. 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.