Stamp Duty on £2,000,000

Stamp duty land tax on a £2,000,000 property — standard, first-time buyer, and additional-property rates, 2026.

£153,750
Stamp duty due
7.69%
Effective rate

England and Northern Ireland rates from 1 April 2025: 0% to £125,000, 2% to £250,000, 5% to £925,000, 10% to £1.5m, 12% above. First-time buyers pay 0% to £300,000 and 5% to £500,000, with no relief at all above £500,000 (standard rates apply to the full price). Additional properties carry a 5% surcharge on top of standard rates. Scotland (LBTT) and Wales (LTT) use different bands and aren't modeled here. Not tax advice.

Stamp duty on £2,000,000 by buyer type

Buyer typeStamp duty
Home mover / standard£153,750
First-time buyer£153,750
Additional property£253,750

Frequently asked questions

How much is stamp duty on £2,000,000?

£153,750 for a standard home-mover purchase — an effective rate of 7.69%. First-time buyers pay £153,750 (over the £500,000 relief ceiling, so standard rates apply), and an additional property (second home or buy-to-let) costs £253,750 including the 5% surcharge.

Do first-time buyers pay stamp duty on £2,000,000?

First-time buyer relief doesn't apply above £500,000 — the property is taxed at standard rates, £153,750, the same as any other buyer.

What's the surcharge for a second home at £2,000,000?

An extra £100,000 (5% of the price) on top of the standard £153,750, for a total of £253,750.

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