LTT on a £450,000 house in Wales
Buying a £450,000 home in Wales? A home mover pays £14,250 Land Transaction Tax, 3.17% of the price.
- Main rates
- £14,250
- Second home or buy-to-let
- £36,200
- Same price in England
- £12,500
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LTT on a £450,000 property in Wales is £14,250 for a home mover and £36,200 for a second home or buy-to-let.
How £14,250 is worked out
| Portion of the price | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| £0 to £225,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £225,000 to £400,000 | 6% | £10,500 |
| £400,000 to £450,000 | 8% | £3,750 |
| Total stamp duty | 3.17% | £14,250 |
£450,000 across the UK
Property tax on a home mover's £450,000 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 £450,000 purchase
With a 10% deposit you would borrow about £405,000. At 4.5% over 25 years that is £2,251 a month (see a £400,000 mortgage). Most lenders would want a household income of around £90,000: what £90,000 can borrow.
LTT on nearby prices
Questions people ask
Do first-time buyers pay less LTT on £450,000?
No. Wales has no first-time buyer relief, so first-time buyers pay the same £14,250 as anyone else. The nil rate band is already £225,000 for everyone.
How much LTT is due on a £450,000 second home or buy-to-let?
£36,200, using the higher residential rates that start at 5% from the first pound.
How does Wales compare with England on £450,000?
In England a home mover pays £12,500 stamp duty on £450,000, £1,750 less than the £14,250 LTT in Wales.