Stamp Duty for First-Time Buyers: What You'll Pay in 2026
First-time buyers pay no stamp duty on the first £300,000. But the rules changed in April 2025 and many buyers are still working from outdated figures.
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Stamp duty explained: What you pay, when, and why it changes by buyer type
Stamp duty explained for first-time buyers, home movers, second-home buyers and non-UK residents. Understand the bands, surcharges and what you’ll actually pay.
Stamp duty FAQs: what you need to know before you buy
Your quick guide to UK stamp duty: thresholds, first-time buyer relief, second-home rates and what happens when it’s time to pay.