How Is Stamp Duty Calculated in the UK? 2026 Rates, First-Time Buyer Relief and Worked Examples
Stamp duty is charged in slices, like income tax. How SDLT is calculated in England and Northern Ireland in 2026: the 0–12% bands, first-time buyer relief, the 5% second-home surcharge, the 2% non-resident surcharge, worked examples from £200,000 to £2 million and a free calculator.