SDLT on £250,000 in England & Northern Ireland
First-Time Buyer · First-rung threshold · 2025-26 & 2026-27 rates
2025-26 stamp duty bill
£0
Effective rate: 0.00% · FTB saving vs home mover: £2,500
SDLT on a £250,000 property as a first-time buyer in England & Northern Ireland is £0 for the 2025-26 tax year (effective rate 0.00%). That is £2,500 less than a home mover at the same price would pay. The same purchase in 2026-27 is also £0 — bands and rates are unchanged year-on-year.
Band-by-band breakdown (England & Northern Ireland, 2025-26)
| Band | Taxable in this band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 – £300,000 | £250,000 | 0.00% | £0 |
| Total SDLT due | £0 | ||
Same purchase in the other UK jurisdictions
A £250,000 purchase by a first-time buyer costs different amounts depending on where the property sits — each jurisdiction sets its own bands.
| Jurisdiction | Tax | Total due | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| England & Northern Ireland (this page) | SDLT | £0 | 0.00% |
| Scotland | LBTT | £1,500 | 0.60% |
Different buyer type at £250,000
2026-27 rates
For 2026-27 the bands published by HMRC, Revenue Scotland, and the Welsh Revenue Authority are unchanged from 2025-26. The same £250,000 purchase as a first-time buyer in England & Northern Ireland costs £0 in 2026-27 — identical to 2025-26 (subject to any future Budget changes).
Run your own scenario
Different price, different buyer type, or completing in a different tax year? The interactive Stamp Duty Calculator handles SDLT, LBTT, and LTT with full FTB and surcharge logic. Buying with a mortgage? Pair with the Relocation Calculator for total moving costs.
Frequently asked questions
How much SDLT do you pay on a £250,000 property in England & Northern Ireland as a first-time buyer?
For 2025-26, SDLT on a £250,000 property in England & Northern Ireland as a first-time buyer is £0 — an effective rate of 0.00% on the purchase price. For 2026-27 the figure is £0. The breakdown by band is shown in the table on this page.
Are first-time buyers exempt from SDLT on £250,000 in England & Northern Ireland?
Not fully exempt — but first-time buyer relief reduces the bill. At £250,000 in England & Northern Ireland, an FTB pays £0 versus £2,500 for a home mover, saving £2,500. Full exemption only applies below the FTB nil-rate band (£300,000 in England, £175,000 in Scotland).
How does SDLT on £250,000 compare across the UK?
At £250,000 for a first-time buyer, the same purchase costs £1,500 in Scotland. England & Northern Ireland's figure is £0. Differences come from the band thresholds and rates set by HMRC (England & NI), Revenue Scotland (LBTT), and the Welsh Revenue Authority (LTT).
Are these SDLT rates the same in 2026-27?
Yes — for 2026-27 the bands and rates published by HMRC, Revenue Scotland, and the Welsh Revenue Authority are unchanged from 2025-26. The SDLT on £250,000 as a first-time buyer in England & Northern Ireland for 2026-27 is therefore £0, identical to the 2025-26 figure (subject to any future Budget changes).
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