Stamp duty on £250,000 in Wales
LTT for a £250,000 property in Wales, 2026/27 rates.
Home mover£1,500
First-time buyer£1,500
Additional property / BTL£14,950
Effective rate (mover)0.6%
How the £1,500 is worked out
£0 – £225,000 at 0.0%£0
£225,000 – £250,000 at 6.0%£1,500
Wales has no first-time-buyer relief — standard rates apply.
Higher residential rates (separate band table, from 11 Dec 2024).
Common questions
How much stamp duty on a £250,000 house in Wales?
For 2026/27, LTT on a £250,000 home in Wales is £1,500 for a home mover — an effective rate of 0.6% of the purchase price.
Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty on £250,000?
Yes. A first-time buyer pays £1,500 on a £250,000 home in Wales.
What about a second home or buy-to-let at £250,000?
An additional property at £250,000 in Wales attracts £14,950 in LTT, £13,450 more than a main residence.
Same price elsewhere — and what you'd need to earn
Compare £250,000 in England & NI or £250,000 in Scotland. At a typical 4.5× income multiple, a £250,000 purchase needs a salary around £55,000 — see what £55,000 takes home after tax.
Estimate for 2026/27. Not financial advice.