The initial source notes for the national distinctions below were checked on 11 September 2026. These are official starting points for the stated subject, not a claim that every individual transaction or later change has been professionally reviewed.
Property purchase taxes
- HMRC SDLT and residential rates: England and Northern Ireland.
- Revenue Scotland LBTT, residential property and Additional Dwelling Supplement: Scotland.
- Welsh LTT overview and rates and bands: Wales.
Renting and local charges
Use England's tenant overview, Scottish tenancy guidance, Welsh tenant FAQs or Northern Ireland deposit guidance. Local charges are covered by Council Tax guidance and the Northern Ireland rates guide.
Buying milestones
See England and Wales conveyancing, Scottish offers and missives and the Northern Ireland home-buying process.
Check current official guidance at the point of making a financial or legal commitment, particularly after a rule change. Calculator methodology explains how the tools use entered assumptions and where their supported scope ends.