LTT on a £525,000 house in Wales
Buying a £525,000 home in Wales? A home mover pays £19,875 Land Transaction Tax, 3.79% of the price.
- Main rates
- £19,875
- Second home or buy-to-let
- £45,575
- Same price in England
- £16,250
- HMRC 2026/27 rates
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LTT on a £525,000 property in Wales is £19,875 for a home mover and £45,575 for a second home or buy-to-let.
How £19,875 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 £525,000 | 8% | £9,375 |
| Total stamp duty | 3.79% | £19,875 |
£525,000 across the UK
Property tax on a home mover's £525,000 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 £525,000 purchase
With a 10% deposit you would borrow about £472,500. At 4.5% over 25 years that is £2,626 a month (see a £470,000 mortgage). Most lenders would want a household income of around £105,000: what £105,000 can borrow.
LTT on nearby prices
Questions people ask
Do first-time buyers pay less LTT on £525,000?
No. Wales has no first-time buyer relief, so first-time buyers pay the same £19,875 as anyone else. The nil rate band is already £225,000 for everyone.
How much LTT is due on a £525,000 second home or buy-to-let?
£45,575, using the higher residential rates that start at 5% from the first pound.
How does Wales compare with England on £525,000?
In England a home mover pays £16,250 stamp duty on £525,000, £3,625 less than the £19,875 LTT in Wales.