What is the Stamp Duty threshold in 2026?
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In short: £125,000 for standard buyers in England and Northern Ireland. £300,000 for first-time buyers, with relief up to £500,000.
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For purchases completing on or after 1 April 2025, the nil-rate Stamp Duty threshold in England and Northern Ireland is £125,000 for standard buyers — meaning no SDLT is charged on the first £125,000 of the purchase price.
First-time buyers benefit from a higher £300,000 threshold and a reduced 5% rate between £300,000 and £500,000. The relief is lost entirely above £500,000.
A 5% additional-property surcharge applies on top of standard rates if you are buying a second home or buy-to-let. Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) operate separate systems.
Primary source: gov.uk/stamp-duty-land-tax
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