Stamp Duty on Additional Properties
Buying a second home or buy-to-let? You pay an extra 3% on every band.
When the 3% Applies
- • Second home or holiday home
- • Buy-to-let investment
- • Buying through a company
- • You already own property (even overseas)
Cost Examples
| Price | Standard | With +3% | Extra |
|---|---|---|---|
| £200,000 | £0 | £6,000 | £6,000 |
| £300,000 | £2,500 | £11,500 | £9,000 |
| £500,000 | £12,500 | £27,500 | £15,000 |
| £750,000 | £27,500 | £50,000 | £22,500 |
Getting the 3% Back
Sell your previous main residence within 3 years and claim a refund. Apply to HMRC within 12 months of selling.