Stamp Duty on a £125,000 buy-to-let
The exact Stamp Duty on a £125,000 additional property, band by band, with comparisons across the UK.
Key facts
- England and NI buy-to-let: £6,250 (5.00%).
- Replacing your main home instead: £0.
- Scotland: £10,000. Wales: £6,250.
- Pay within 14 days of completion (England and NI).
Stamp Duty on a £125,000 buy-to-let: band by band
Buying a £125,000 buy-to-let or second home in England or Northern Ireland costs £6,250 in Stamp Duty, an effective rate of 5.00%. That's £6,250 more than someone replacing their main home pays, because the 5% surcharge applies to every band.
| Slice of the price | Rate | Tax |
|---|---|---|
| £0 – £125,000 | 5% | £6,250 |
| Total | £6,250 |
How it compares
| Buyer | Tax on £125,000 |
|---|---|
| Buy-to-let / second home (England, NI) | £6,250 |
| Non-UK resident buy-to-let (England, NI) | £8,750 |
| Replacing main home (England, NI) | £0 |
| First-time buyer (England, NI) | £0 |
| Buy-to-let in Scotland (LBTT + 8% ADS) | £10,000 |
| Buy-to-let in Wales (LTT higher rates) | £6,250 |
Across the UK, a £125,000 buy-to-let costs least in England (£6,250).
Total cash needed
With a 25% deposit (£31,250), Stamp Duty of £6,250 and roughly £2,000 to £4,000 for legal fees, survey and mortgage fees, expect to need about £39,500 to £41,500 in cash. Check the rent covers the mortgage with the buy-to-let mortgage calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is Stamp Duty on a £125,000 buy-to-let?
£6,250 in England and Northern Ireland, including the 5% surcharge on each band. A non-UK resident pays £8,750.
Is it cheaper to buy a £125,000 rental in Scotland or Wales?
On a £125,000 purchase, Scotland costs £10,000 (including £10,000 ADS) and Wales costs £6,250, against £6,250 in England.
Sources
- GOV.UK: Stamp Duty Land Tax residential property rates
- Scottish Government: Scottish tax ready reckoners 2026-27 (LBTT rates and ADS)
- Welsh Government: Land Transaction Tax rates and bands
Sources last checked 10 November 2026. See all our sources and how we keep pages up to date.