Stamp Duty on £300,000 House (2026/27) — England & NI SDLT Calculator

Purchasing a £300,000 residential property in England or Northern Ireland incurs £5,000 for a Standard Home Mover (1.67% effective tax rate), £0 for an eligible First-Time Buyer, or £20,000 with the +5% Additional Property / Buy-to-Let surcharge.

UK Buyer Category (2026/27) Total SDLT Due Effective Tax Rate
Standard Home Mover £5,000 1.67%
First-Time Buyer (Relief up to £500k) £0 0.00%
Additional Property / Buy-to-Let (+5%) £20,000 6.67%

Frequently Asked Questions (2026/27 & 2027/28 UK Rules)

How much is Stamp Duty on a £300,000 house in the UK?

For a £300,000 purchase in England or Northern Ireland in 2026/27, a standard home mover pays £5,000, an eligible First-Time Buyer pays £0, and an additional property or Buy-to-Let buyer pays £20,000.

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