I'm looking to buy my first buy-to-let in the UK. How much stamp duty will I actually pay, considering I already own my main residence?
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As you already own a main residence, your buy-to-let property purchase will incur the additional dwelling Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge of 5% from April 2025 on top of standard residential rates.
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Learn UK Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on buy-to-let properties when you already own a home. From April 2025, pay a 5% additional dwelling surcharge.
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