Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) Calculator

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is Scotland's version of the UK's Stamp Duty tax.

From 23rd September 2022 the rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax changed for residential transactions. Our calculator has been updated for those changes.

The amount payable depends on the purchase price of the property, with different rates applied to different bands of price.

LBTT can be a significant cost for property buyers in Scotland, so it's important to factor it into your budget when considering a property purchase.

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First time buyer

Your LBTT as a first time buyer would be:

£0.00

Not a first time buyer

LBTT on a second property would be:

£0.00

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Buying in England, Northern Ireland or Wales?

The English, Northern Irish and Welsh equivalents of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) paid in Scotland is the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) in England and Northern Ireland the Land Transaction Tax (LTT) in Wales.

See the England or Northern Ireland Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) calculator

See the Wales Land Transaction Tax (LTT) calculator

Important information

Your home may be repossessed if you do not keep up repayments on your mortgage.

There may be a fee for mortgage advice. The actual amount you pay will depend upon your circumstances. The fee is up to 1%, but a typical fee is £195.