Use this stamp duty calculator Wales buyers need to work out Land Transaction Tax (LTT), which replaced stamp duty in Wales in 2018. Enter the price and whether it will be your main home or an additional property, and it shows the tax band by band.
Your Land Transaction Tax
- Land Transaction Tax
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- Effective rate
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- Price plus tax
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| Band | Rate | Tax |
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In the example, a £300,000 main home in Wales pays £4,500 of LTT. The same home bought as a second home or buy-to-let pays £19,950 at the higher rates.
How to use the stamp duty calculator wales
- Enter the purchase price.
- Choose your main home or an additional property. Higher rates apply if you will own more than one home at the end of the day of purchase.
- Read the total and the tax in each band.
Land Transaction Tax rates in Wales
LTT is charged on the part of the price within each band, like Income Tax. These are the residential rates set by the Welsh Government (GOV.WALES LTT rates):
| Main residential rates | Rate |
|---|---|
| £0 to £225,000 | 0% |
| £225,000 to £400,000 | 6% |
| £400,000 to £750,000 | 7.5% |
| £750,000 to £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Over £1,500,000 | 12% |
| Higher residential rates | Rate |
|---|---|
| £0 to £180,000 | 5% |
| £180,000 to £250,000 | 8.5% |
| £250,000 to £400,000 | 10% |
| £400,000 to £750,000 | 12.5% |
| £750,000 to £1,500,000 | 15% |
| Over £1,500,000 | 17% |
Wales stamp duty calculator examples
| Price | Main home | Additional property |
|---|---|---|
| £200,000 | £0 | £10,700 |
| £250,000 | £1,500 | £14,950 |
| £300,000 | £4,500 | £19,950 |
| £400,000 | £10,500 | £29,950 |
| £500,000 | £18,000 | £42,450 |
| £750,000 | £36,750 | £73,700 |
There is no first-time buyer relief in Wales, but the nil rate band of £225,000 is higher than in England, so many first homes pay no tax at all.
Replacing your main home
If you buy a new main home before selling your old one, you pay the higher rates at first. You can claim a refund if you sell your previous main home within 3 years. Your solicitor submits the return and pays LTT to the Welsh Revenue Authority within 30 days of completion.
Stamp duty Wales calculator vs England and Scotland
England uses Stamp Duty Land Tax and Scotland uses Land and Buildings Transaction Tax, with different bands. Use the stamp duty calculator scotland for Scottish homes, or the commercial stamp duty calculator for business property. Moving home? Try the moving house mortgage calculator.
Stamp duty calculator Wales: worked example
Rhys and Ffion buy their first home in Cardiff for £260,000. LTT is 6% of the £35,000 above £225,000, which is £2,100. A landlord buying the same flat would pay £15,950 at the higher rates. Run your own price through the stamp duty calculator Wales tool before you make an offer, and add the tax to your moving budget.
Frequently asked questions
How much is stamp duty in Wales?
Nothing on the first £225,000 of a main home, then 6% up to £400,000, 7.5% up to £750,000, 10% up to £1.5 million and 12% above.
Is there first-time buyer relief in Wales?
No. First-time buyers pay the main residential rates, but homes up to £225,000 pay no LTT.
Who pays the higher rates in Wales?
Buyers who will own two or more homes after the purchase, including buy-to-let landlords, and most companies buying homes.
Is this a land transaction tax calculator?
Yes. Land Transaction Tax is the Welsh replacement for stamp duty, and this welsh stamp duty calculator uses its current rates.
About this calculator
This stamp duty calculator Wales version uses the LTT rates in force since 11 December 2024, checked against GOV.WALES on 9 November 2026. It does not cover non-residential purchases (see our commercial calculator) or leases. Results are estimates.