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Land Transaction Tax Calculator

Estimate how much Land Transaction Tax you'll pay on freehold residential property purchases in Wales quickly and accurately.

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Why this matters for landlords

  • LTT is the Welsh equivalent of Stamp Duty (SDLT) and applies to residential purchases in Wales.
  • Buy-to-let and second-home purchases are taxed at higher rates.
  • Unlike in England, first-time buyer relief is not available in Wales.
  • Payment deadline is 30 days after completion (longer than England's SDLT deadline)
This calculator is provided as a guide only on how much LTT tax you will need to pay in Wales. It assumes that the property is freehold and for residential purposes.

This calculator is for guidance only

All calculators are provided for general information only and should not be interpreted as professional tax advice. Please consult us if your transaction falls outside straightforward scenarios.

For this calculator we assume:
- The property is freehold
- Used for residential purposes
- Rates and thresholds current as of April 2025
For complex transactions, such as non-resident ownership, company purchase, or multiple ownership transfers, different rules may apply.

Key considerations

  • Higher rates apply to buy-to-let or secondary homes.
  • Non-UK residents may face additional tax.
  • Limited company purchases have separate stamp tax treatment and higher thresholds
Property tax in Wales doesn’t need to be complicated. Whether you're buying your next buy-to-let or a second home, this calculator gives you a fast, simple estimate so there are no surprises later. If you need additional help our expert tax team is just a call away.

Property tax in Wales doesn’t need to be complicated

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