LTT rates for Wales
Land Transaction Tax (LTT) on a £275,000 home-mover purchase in Wales is £3,000. Wales uses LTT, not stamp duty — a different tax, with its own bands.
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £225,000 | 0% |
| £225,001 – £400,000 | 6% |
| £400,001 – £750,000 | 7.5% |
| £750,001 – £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Above £1,500,000 | 12% |
First-time buyer relief
Wales has no first-time-buyer relief. The Welsh Government's stated position is that the high nil-rate band (up to £225,000) already serves the same purpose — this isn't a gap in this calculator, it's a genuine policy difference from England/NI and Scotland.
Second homes and buy-to-let
Higher residential rates use their own separate band schedule (not the standard bands plus a flat surcharge) for purchases of £40,000 or more where the buyer already owns another property and isn't replacing their main residence:
| Band | Rate |
|---|---|
| Up to £180,000 | 5% |
| £180,001 – £250,000 | 8.5% |
| £250,001 – £400,000 | 10% |
| £400,001 – £750,000 | 12.5% |
| £750,001 – £1,500,000 | 15% |
| Above £1,500,000 | 17% |
Non-UK residents
Wales has no non-UK-resident surcharge — the standard and higher-rate bands above are all that apply.
Rates verified against Welsh Revenue Authority on 2026-09-04.Source.
Calculate your own LTT for a specific price and buyer type, or see the Wales stamp duty calculator page for a plain-English walkthrough.
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