Calculating stamp duty can be off-putting. The recent changes for first-time buyers, buy to let owners and changes to stamp duty thresholds and rates make it harder than ever to understand and calculate what you should be paying. Different rules apply in different circumstances so here’s a guide to how you can calculate the charges..

Stamp duty is often a complicated business, and it’s hard to know when you might need to pay stamp duty and when it’s not applicable. A straightforward buy and sell is clear, but what about when thinking about the transfer of property between spouses? The rules depend on the circumstances of the transfer, and what..