Before vs After April 2025 Stamp Duty Comparator
See exactly how much more you pay under the new permanent SDLT rates that took effect on 1 April 2025.
Before April 2025
£5,000
After April 2025
£7,500
Difference
+£2,500
Key Changes from April 2025
| Change | Before | After |
|---|---|---|
| Standard nil-rate band | £250,000 | £125,000 |
| FTB nil-rate band | £425,000 | £300,000 |
| FTB max eligible price | £625,000 | £500,000 |
| Additional property surcharge | 3% | 5% |
Comparison at Common Prices — Standard
| Price | Before | After | Increase |
|---|---|---|---|
| £250,000 | £0 | £2,500 | +£2,500 |
| £300,000 | £2,500 | £5,000 | +£2,500 |
| £350,000 | £5,000 | £7,500 | +£2,500 |
| £425,000 | £8,750 | £11,250 | +£2,500 |
| £500,000 | £12,500 | £15,000 | +£2,500 |
| £625,000 | £18,750 | £21,250 | +£2,500 |
| £750,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 | +£2,500 |
| £1,000,000 | £41,250 | £43,750 | +£2,500 |
Full Rate Tables
Before April 2025 (Standard)
| Up to £250,000 | 0% |
| £250,001 – £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 – £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Over £1,500,000 | 12% |
After April 2025 (Standard)
| Up to £125,000 | 0% |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 – £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 – £1,500,000 | 10% |
| Over £1,500,000 | 12% |
Emma Richardson, MRICS
Verified Expert
Chartered Surveyor & Property Tax Specialist
Emma Richardson is a RICS-qualified Chartered Surveyor with over 12 years of experience in UK property taxation. She founded Calculate My Stamp Duty UK to help buyers understand the complex world of property transaction taxes.
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