Guidance

Stamp Duty Land Tax rates: 22 April 2009 to 31 December 2009

Updated 30 October 2024

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rate is charged on the whole amount of the consideration.

SDLT residential freehold and leasehold property

Purchase price/lease premium or transfer value SDLT rate
Up to £175,000 (doesn’t apply to the residential element of a mixed use property) Zero
Over £175,000 to £250,000 1%
Over £250,000 to £500,000 3%
Over £500,000 4%

For new leases with a substantial rent, please also refer to the table for SDLT on rent for residential property - new leases.

SDLT on rent for residential property - new leases

These rates can apply in addition to the charges for SDLT residential - freehold and leasehold property.

Net present value (NPV) of rent (residential) SDLT rate
Up to £175,000 Zero
Over £175,000 1%

SDLT rates on non-residential or mixed use land or property - freehold or assigned leases of any length

Property purchase price SDLT rate
Up to £150,000 Zero
Over £150,000 to £250,000 1%
Over £250,000 to £500,000 3%
Over £500,000 4%

SDLT on non-residential or mixed use land or property - new leases

Lease premium SDLT rate
Up to £150,000 - annual rent under £1,000 Zero
Up to £150,000 – annual rent is £1,000 or more 1%
Over £150,000 to £250,000 1%
Over £250,000 to £500,000 3%
Over £500,000 4%

SDLT on rent for non-residential or mixed use land and property - new leases

These rates can apply in addition to the charges for SDLT on non-residential or mixed use land or property - new leases.

NPV of rent (non-residential or mixed use) SDLT rate
Up to £150,000 Zero
Over £150,000 1%