Stamp Duty Land Tax: Residential property rates
TL;DR
Official UK government SDLT rates showing April 2025 threshold reduction to £125,000.
Official government source for current SDLT rates and thresholds. Documents the April 2025 threshold changes that reduced the nil-rate band from £250,000 to £125,000, increasing transaction costs for homebuyers.
Key Findings from GOV.UK (2026)
- Standard SDLT threshold reduced to £125,000 from April 2025
- First-time buyer relief available up to £300,000
- Additional property surcharge of 5% above standard rates