The changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) that came into effect on 23rd September are:

The nil rate bank has been increased from £125,000 to £250,000 for all property buyers in England and Northern Ireland.

If you are a first-time buyer you will now not have to pay stamp duty if the property costs less than £425,001. In a further boost for first-time buyers the discounted stamp duty relief will now apply to properties priced up to £625,000 – an increase from £500,000.

The Stamp Duty Land Tax bands 

0%: £0 – £250,000 (£425,000 for first-time buyers)

5%: £250,000 – £925,000

10%: £925,000 – £1,500,000

12%: £1,500,000+

Autumn Statement update 17 November 2022. The Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt, has confirmed that these recent changes to SDLT will remain in place until 31st March 2025. 

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