LBTT calculator for Scotland

By The PocketSums team. Updated 30 September 2026. How we calculate

Work out Land and Buildings Transaction Tax on a home in Scotland, including first-time buyer relief and the Additional Dwelling Supplement.

Nil rate band
£145,000
First-time buyer nil rate band
£175,000
Additional Dwelling Supplement
8%
£300,000 home, moving
£4,600
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Land and Buildings Transaction Tax to pay£4,6001.53% of the price

Scottish LBTT rates for 2026/27.

Portion of the price Rate Tax
£0 to £145,000 0% £0
£145,000 to £250,000 2% £2,100
£250,000 to £300,000 5% £2,500
Total stamp duty 1.53% £4,600

LBTT rates for 2026/27

Portion of the price Rate
£0 to £145,000 0%
£145,001 to £250,000 2%
£250,001 to £325,000 5%
£325,001 to £750,000 10%
£750,001 and above 12%

LBTT compared with England

Price Scotland England Second home in Scotland
£150,000 £100 £500 £12,100
£200,000 £1,100 £1,500 £17,100
£250,000 £2,100 £2,500 £22,100
£300,000 £4,600 £5,000 £28,600
£400,000 £13,350 £10,000 £45,350
£500,000 £23,350 £15,000 £63,350
£750,000 £48,350 £27,500 £108,350

LBTT on a home mover's purchase

  1. £150,000£100
  2. £200,000£1,100
  3. £250,000£2,100
  4. £300,000£4,600
  5. £400,000£13,350
  6. £500,000£23,350
  7. £750,000£48,350

Every price from £100,000 to £1 million is in the LBTT by price table. Buying in England or Northern Ireland? Use the stamp duty calculator.

Questions people ask

Who pays LBTT?

Anyone buying a home or land in Scotland for more than £145,000, or more than £175,000 as a first-time buyer. It replaced stamp duty in Scotland in 2015 and is collected by Revenue Scotland.

What is the Additional Dwelling Supplement?

An extra 8% on the whole price when you buy a second home or buy-to-let for £40,000 or more. If you replace your main home within 36 months you can usually claim it back.

How much does first-time buyer relief save in Scotland?

Up to £600. It raises the nil rate band from £145,000 to £175,000 and the rest of the bands stay the same.