SDLT on a £600,000 property in England & Northern Ireland
SDLT on a £600,000 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a first-time buyer is £20,000.
Rates verified against HM Revenue & Customs on 2026-09-04. Source.
Band-by-band breakdown| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|
| Up to £125,000 | £125,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | £125,000 | 2% | £2,500 |
| £250,001 – £925,000 | £350,000 | 5% | £17,500 |
- First-time buyer relief is withdrawn entirely above £500,000 — a cliff, not a taper.
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
See the full England & Northern Ireland rates, therates hub, how this figure is calculated, or compare all three nations at this price.