LTT on a £375,000 house in Wales
Buying a £375,000 home in Wales? A home mover pays £9,000 Land Transaction Tax, 2.4% of the price.
- Main rates
- £9,000
- Second home or buy-to-let
- £27,450
- Same price in England
- £8,750
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LTT on a £375,000 property in Wales is £9,000 for a home mover and £27,450 for a second home or buy-to-let.
How £9,000 is worked out
| Portion of the price | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| £0 to £225,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £225,000 to £375,000 | 6% | £9,000 |
| Total stamp duty | 2.4% | £9,000 |
£375,000 across the UK
Property tax on a home mover's £375,000 purchase in each nation. Wales has the highest nil rate band at £225,000, so cheaper homes pay less than in England.
The rest of a £375,000 purchase
With a 10% deposit you would borrow about £337,500. At 4.5% over 25 years that is £1,876 a month (see a £340,000 mortgage). Most lenders would want a household income of around £74,000: what £74,000 can borrow.
LTT on nearby prices
Questions people ask
Do first-time buyers pay less LTT on £375,000?
No. Wales has no first-time buyer relief, so first-time buyers pay the same £9,000 as anyone else. The nil rate band is already £225,000 for everyone.
How much LTT is due on a £375,000 second home or buy-to-let?
£27,450, using the higher residential rates that start at 5% from the first pound.
How does Wales compare with England on £375,000?
In England a home mover pays £8,750 stamp duty on £375,000, £250 less than the £9,000 LTT in Wales.