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    Wales: Land Transaction Tax (LTT)

    Homes in Wales pay LTT instead of stamp duty: the main residential rates start with 0% up to £225,000. Higher rates apply from the first pound if you'll own another home.

    £225,000

    Tax-free slice

    Main rates

    None

    First-time buyer relief

    Main rates apply

    5–17%

    Higher rates

    Separate table

    Main residential rates

    Portion of the priceRate
    Up to £225,0000%
    £225,001 to £400,0006%
    £400,001 to £750,0007.5%
    £750,001 to £1,500,00010%
    Above £1,500,00012%

    Example: £300,000 main home

    £4,500

    Show workings
    • 0% on £225,000 (£0 – £225,000) = £0
    • 6% on £75,000 (£225,000 – £300,000) = £4,500

    Higher residential rates

    If you'll own more than one home, a separate higher-rates table applies (it isn't just a flat uplift) for homes costing £40,000 or more.

    Portion of the priceRate
    Up to £180,0005%
    £180,001 to £250,0008.5%
    £250,001 to £400,00010%
    £400,001 to £750,00012.5%
    £750,001 to £1,500,00015%
    Above £1,500,00017%

    Example: £300,000 additional home

    £19,950

    Show workings
    • 5% on £180,000 (£0 – £180,000) = £9,000
    • 8.5% on £70,000 (£180,000 – £250,000) = £5,950
    • 10% on £50,000 (£250,000 – £300,000) = £5,000

    Non-residential rates

    Portion of the priceRate
    Up to £225,0000%
    £225,001 to £250,0001%
    £250,001 to £1,000,0005%
    Above £1,000,0006%