Land Transaction Tax calculator · stamp duty in Wales · 2026/27
LTT Calculator for Wales
LTT in Wales is 0% on the first £225,000 of a home, then 6%, 7.5%, 10% and 12% on each slice above; additional homes pay the higher rates, starting at 5%, and there is no first-time buyer relief.
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Wales · rates from 10 October 2022 · checked
| Band | Rate | Taxable amount | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £225,000 | 0% | £0 | £0 |
| £225,001 to £400,000 | 6% | £0 | £0 |
| £400,001 to £750,000 | 7.5% | £0 | £0 |
| £750,001 to £1,500,000 | 10% | £0 | £0 |
| Over £1,500,000 | 12% | £0 | £0 |
Source: Welsh Revenue Authority
This is an estimate based on the official rates. Your solicitor or conveyancer will confirm the exact amount. How we calculate
Not covered by this calculator: a company buying a home, buying more than one home in one purchase, shared ownership, linked purchases from the same seller, a new lease with rent. Follow the official guidance for these.
Quick answers
- Do you pay stamp duty in Wales?
- Not Stamp Duty Land Tax. Since 1 April 2018 Wales has its own tax, Land Transaction Tax (LTT), which people often still call stamp duty. A home mover pays nothing on the first £225,000.
- How much on a £300,000 home?
- £4,500 for a home mover and £19,950 for a second home.
- First-time buyers?
- There is no first-time buyer relief in Wales. First-time buyers pay the main rates.
- Second homes?
- The higher rates apply, starting at 5%, for purchases of £40,000 or more.Read more: Second Home Stamp Duty Calculator
- When is it due?
- Within 30 days from the day after the effective date (usually completion).
How much LTT will I pay? Worked examples
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Stamp duty in Wales: LTT rates
Each rate applies only to the part of the price inside its band.
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £225,000 | 0% |
| £225,001 to £400,000 | 6% |
| £400,001 to £750,000 | 7.5% |
| £750,001 to £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Over £1,500,000 | 12% |
Applies from 10 October 2022. Source: Welsh Revenue Authority
| Part of the price | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £180,000 | 5% |
| £180,001 to £250,000 | 8.5% |
| £250,001 to £400,000 | 10% |
| £400,001 to £750,000 | 12.5% |
| £750,001 to £1,500,000 | 15% |
| Over £1,500,000 | 17% |
Applies from 11 December 2024. Source: Welsh Revenue Authority
For every nation's bands, including non-residential property, see the stamp duty rates tables.
No first-time buyer relief in Wales
Wales has no first-time buyer relief. First-time buyers pay the same main rates as anyone buying their only home. England, Northern Ireland and Scotland do have a relief: see our first-time buyer stamp duty guide.
Higher rates for second homes
When the higher rates apply
- You buy a residential property worth £40,000 or more and you already own one or more other properties. (Welsh Revenue Authority)
Replacing your main home and getting the extra back
- You usually do not pay the higher rates if the new home will be your main home and you sold your last main home before, or on the same day as, the purchase. (Welsh Revenue Authority)
- If you sell your previous main home within 3 years of buying your new main home, you can usually claim a refund of the difference between the higher and main rates. (Welsh Revenue Authority)
See how this compares with the rest of the UK in our second home stamp duty guide.
When to pay LTT and who sends the return
You must send the return and pay within 30 days from the day after the effective date (usually completion). (Welsh Revenue Authority)
If you have a solicitor or conveyancer, they can file your return online and pay the tax for you. Without one, you file a paper return and pay it yourself. (Welsh Revenue Authority)
Buying in England or Northern Ireland instead? Use our stamp duty calculator.
Questions people ask
What is Land Transaction Tax?
Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is the tax you pay when you buy land or property in Wales. It replaced Stamp Duty Land Tax in Wales from 1 April 2018 and is collected by the Welsh Revenue Authority.
How much is stamp duty in Wales?
For a home mover, 0% up to £225,000, then 6%, 7.5%, 10%, 12% on each slice above. On a £300,000 home that is £4,500.
Is there first-time buyer relief in Wales?
No. First-time buyers in Wales pay the same main rates as home movers. Read more: First-Time Buyer Stamp Duty Calculator
How much is LTT on a second home in Wales?
The higher rates apply, from 5% on the first slice. On a £300,000 second home that is £19,950. Read more: Second Home Stamp Duty Calculator
Can I get the higher rates back?
Usually yes, if you sell your previous main home within 3 years of buying your new main home. You can claim a refund of the difference between the higher and main rates.
Do you pay SDLT in Wales?
No, not since 1 April 2018. Property bought in Wales pays Land Transaction Tax instead.
Who sends the LTT return?
Your solicitor or conveyancer can file it online and pay the tax for you. It is due within 30 days from the day after the effective date (usually completion).