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Land Transaction Tax (LTT) Calculator

Answer-first help for Welsh buyers: estimate Land Transaction Tax (LTT) on residential purchases using WRA-style bands. Select moving home (main residence) or additional property—where the higher schedule applies, note the distinct treatment under £40,000 (exempt) and the 5% on the full price between £40,000 and £180,000. This is not SDLT or LBTT; always confirm with the WRA or your conveyancer.

The buyer on notifiable land transactions in Wales; your solicitor typically files the return and pays the WRA on completion.

Purchase price

Additional property: exempt under £40,000. £40k–£180k: 5% on full price.

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Enter a valid purchase price, then use Calculate LTT for a band-by-band breakdown.

Use this LTT calculator to estimate Land Transaction Tax for property purchases in Wales. Choose moving home (main residence) or additional property. Different bands apply to England and Scotland — this tool uses the correct Welsh LTT rates. Under £40,000 additional property is exempt; £40k to £180k is charged at 5% on the full price.

What is the LTT calculator?

Our LTT calculator helps you estimate Land Transaction Tax (LTT) when buying property in Wales. LTT replaced stamp duty in Wales and is administered by the Welsh Revenue Authority. It applies to residential purchases — whether you are moving home (main residence) or buying an additional property such as a buy-to-let or second home. Wales uses different bands and thresholds to England and Scotland, so using a dedicated LTT calculator gives you the correct estimate.

The calculator uses the current LTT rates for moving home and additional property. It is for guidance only; your solicitor or conveyancer will handle the actual return. For England or Northern Ireland use our stamp duty calculator for England and Northern Ireland; for Scotland use our LBTT calculator for Scotland.

How to use the LTT calculator

Get an instant LTT estimate in three steps. No signup required.

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Choose property type

Select Moving Home (main residence) or Additional Property (second home, buy-to-let). Welsh LTT bands differ for each; under £40,000 additional property is zero.

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Enter purchase price

Enter the price in pounds. The calculator uses current Welsh LTT bands from the Welsh Revenue Authority.

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See your LTT

View total Land Transaction Tax, effective rate, and band-by-band breakdown.

Example calculations

Example — Moving home, £350,000

0% on the first £225,000; 6% on £125,000 (£7,500). Total LTT: £7,500.

Example — Additional property, £150,000

5% on the full £150,000 (first band applies to the whole amount in this range). Total LTT: £7,500.

SAMPLE RESULT
Purchase price
£350,000
0% on £225,000£0
6% on £125,000£7,500
Total LTT£7,500

Why use our LTT calculator?

Get a quick, clear estimate of Land Transaction Tax so you can budget for your Welsh property purchase.

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Moving home & additional property

Switch between LTT for moving home (main residence) and LTT for additional property such as second homes or buy-to-lets. Each mode uses the correct Welsh bands and rules so your estimate matches your situation.

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Wales-specific bands

Uses the official LTT thresholds that apply only in Wales — for example 0% up to £225,000 for moving home and the £40,000 exemption for additional property — which differ from SDLT and LBTT.

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Full band-by-band breakdown

See how much tax applies in each LTT band (0%, 6%, 7.5%, 10%, 12% for moving home; different rules for additional property) so you can understand exactly how your total is calculated.

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Instant results, no forms

Enter your purchase price and get your LTT estimate immediately. No signup or waiting — useful for quick budgeting and comparing moving home vs additional property costs.

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Free, no signup

Use the calculator as often as you like with no account or payment. All estimates are for guidance; your solicitor or conveyancer will handle the actual return to the Welsh Revenue Authority.

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Built for Welsh purchases

Rates and bands are specific to Wales and the Welsh Revenue Authority. For England or Northern Ireland use our SDLT calculator; for Scotland use our LBTT calculator.

Frequently asked questions about LTT

Quick answers to common questions.

Land Transaction Tax (LTT) is the tax paid when you buy property or land in Wales. It replaced UK Stamp Duty in Wales and is administered by the Welsh Revenue Authority. LTT has its own rates and bands for residential purchases, including moving home and additional properties such as second homes and buy-to-lets.

LTT applies only in Wales and has different thresholds and rates to SDLT (England and Northern Ireland). For example, for moving home the zero-rate band in Wales is £225,000, compared to £125,000 for SDLT. Additional property rules also differ, with a £40,000 exemption and 5% on the full price between £40,000 and £180,000.

LTT is calculated in bands. For moving home: 0% up to £225,000, then 6%, 7.5%, 10% and 12% on higher portions. For additional property, different bands apply; under £40,000 the tax is zero, and between £40,000 and £180,000 you pay 5% on the full purchase price.

You must submit an LTT return and pay the tax to the Welsh Revenue Authority within 30 days of the effective date of the transaction (usually completion). Your solicitor or conveyancer will normally deal with the return and payment.

LTT applies to all buyers in Wales. There is no separate first-time buyer relief for LTT like there is for SDLT in England. First-time buyers use the same moving home rates as other purchasers of a main residence.

Our calculator uses the current LTT bands for Wales. Amounts are rounded down and are for guidance only. For your exact liability and return, use a solicitor or the Welsh Revenue Authority guidance.

LTT applies in Wales only. England and Northern Ireland use SDLT; Scotland uses LBTT. For official guidance see the Welsh Revenue Authority. For exact liability use a solicitor or conveyancer.

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