LTT on £600,000 in Wales
Home Mover · Upper-mid · 2025-26 & 2026-27 rates
2025-26 stamp duty bill
£25,500
Effective rate: 4.25%
LTT on a £600,000 property as a home mover in Wales is £25,500 for the 2025-26 tax year (effective rate 4.25%). The same purchase in 2026-27 is also £25,500 — bands and rates are unchanged year-on-year.
Band-by-band breakdown (Wales, 2025-26)
| Band | Taxable in this band | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| £0 – £225,000 | £225,000 | 0.00% | £0 |
| £225,001 – £400,000 | £175,000 | 6.0% | £10,500 |
| £400,001 – £750,000 | £200,000 | 7.5% | £15,000 |
| Total LTT due | £25,500 | ||
Same purchase in the other UK jurisdictions
A £600,000 purchase by a home mover costs different amounts depending on where the property sits — each jurisdiction sets its own bands.
| Jurisdiction | Tax | Total due | Effective rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wales (this page) | LTT | £25,500 | 4.25% |
| England & Northern Ireland | SDLT | £20,000 | 3.33% |
| Scotland | LBTT | £33,350 | 5.56% |
Different buyer type at £600,000
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 £600,000 purchase as a home mover in Wales costs £25,500 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 LTT do you pay on a £600,000 property in Wales as a home mover?
For 2025-26, LTT on a £600,000 property in Wales as a home mover is £25,500 — an effective rate of 4.25% on the purchase price. For 2026-27 the figure is £25,500. The breakdown by band is shown in the table on this page.
How does LTT on £600,000 compare across the UK?
At £600,000 for a home mover, the same purchase costs £20,000 in England & Northern Ireland, £33,350 in Scotland. Wales's figure is £25,500. Differences come from the band thresholds and rates set by HMRC (England & NI), Revenue Scotland (LBTT), and the Welsh Revenue Authority (LTT).
Are these LTT 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 LTT on £600,000 as a home mover in Wales for 2026-27 is therefore £25,500, identical to the 2025-26 figure (subject to any future Budget changes).
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