Stamp Duty Changes 2026
As of April 2026, stamp duty thresholds remain at £250,000 standard and £425,000 for first-time buyers in England and Northern Ireland. These thresholds were set in September 2022 and remain unchanged. The next budget review is Autumn 2026.
Current rates (April 2026)
No changes since the September 2022 mini-budget, which raised the thresholds from £125,000 (standard) and £300,000 (FTB) to the current levels.
Recent history
- September 2022: Standard threshold raised from £125k to £250k; FTB threshold from £300k to £425k
- April 2021: Temporary stamp duty holiday ended (threshold reverted from £500k to £125k)
- July 2020: COVID stamp duty holiday introduced (£500k threshold, ended March 2021)
What might change
Future budgets may adjust thresholds. Historically, stamp duty thresholds are frozen for multiple years, then adjusted in line with house price inflation. The Autumn 2026 budget may review the £250k/£425k thresholds.
Sources
- HM Treasury, Growth Plan 2022, gov.uk, accessed 24 June 2026