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Stamp Taxes

Stamp duty is generally payable at a rate of 0.5% on transfers of shares and securities. On the transfer of property, the stamp duty land tax is: 

Value up to £125,000* Nil
Over £125,000* - £250,000 1%
Over £250,000 - £500,000 3%
Over £500,000 4%


*£150,000 for non-residential property, and residential property in disadvantaged areas.  Special rules apply for new zero-carbon homes.