Stamp Duty

  2008/09 2007/08
Stocks and shares 0.5% 0.5%
Stamp duty reserve tax 0.5% 0.5%

Stamp duty land tax on property

  2008/09 2007/08
£0-£125,000 (£0-£125,000) (a) (b) 0% 0%
£125,001-£250,000 (£125,001-£250,000) (a) (b) 1% 1%
£250,001-£500,000 (£250,001-£500,000) (b) 3% 3%
£500,001 or more (£500,001 or more) (b) 4% 4%

All figures are calculated inclusive of VAT if any. Rates apply to the full amount.

(a) £150,000 (£150,000) for non-residential rather than £125,000 (£125,000)

(b) For residential property in 'disadvantaged areas' the 0% rate extends to £150,000

On leases the rate is (broadly) 1% of the discounted rental values under the lease over the £125,000 (£125,000) limit for residential land and property and £150,000 (£150,000) limit for non-residential land and property.