{"id":10453,"date":"2023-08-05T12:31:00","date_gmt":"2023-08-05T11:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/?p=10453"},"modified":"2025-04-21T17:36:27","modified_gmt":"2025-04-21T16:36:27","slug":"landlord-tax-guide-buying-selling-letting-property","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/landlord-tax-guide-buying-selling-letting-property\/","title":{"rendered":"Landlord tax guide &#8211; including buying, selling, and letting property"},"content":{"rendered":"      <div class='post-lastupdated'>\r\n        <strong>Last updated: 21 Apr 2025<\/strong>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \n<p>Letting property is like any other type of business &#8211; you must abide by certain regulations and pay tax on any profit that you make. However, property investment and landlord tax requirements can be complex, especially if you are new to the world of buying, selling, and renting out residential property in the UK. This guide should give you a better understanding of the topic.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tax-when-you-buy-residential-property\">Tax when you buy residential property<\/h2>\n<p>You may need to pay one of the following types of tax when you buy a property in the UK:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) &#8211; England and Northern Ireland<\/li>\n<li>Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)\u00a0&#8211; Scotland<\/li>\n<li>Land Transaction Tax (LTT) &#8211; Wales<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The type of tax and the amount you need to pay depends on where in the UK the property is situated, how much you paid for it, and how you intend you use it.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"1-england-and-northern-ireland-stamp-duty-land-tax\">1. England and Northern Ireland &#8211; Stamp Duty Land Tax<\/h4>\n<p>If you purchase a residential property in England or Northern Ireland, you must pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/stamp-duty-land-tax\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stamp Duty Land Tax<\/a> (SDLT) if it is worth more than \u00a3125,000. The current rates of SDLT are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0% on properties up to \u00a3125,000<\/li>\n<li>2% on the portion from \u00a3125,001 to \u00a3250,000<\/li>\n<li>5% on the portion from \u00a3250,001 to \u00a3925,000<\/li>\n<li>10% on the portion from \u00a3925,001 to \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<li>12% on any remaining amount above \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n      <div class=\"shortcode shortcode-image\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/portal.worldfirst.com\/register?region=UK&amp;affiliate_id=10378\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/WFT_BANNER_326x341.png\"\r\n            alt=\"Worldfirst - Pay and get paid in multiple currencies\"\r\n            class=\"md:hidden\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/WFT_BANNER_980x150.jpg\"\r\n            alt=\"Worldfirst - Pay and get paid in multiple currencies.\"\r\n            class=\"hidden md:block\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \n<p>However, the rules are different when buying additional residential properties. If you already own one or more properties and you buy an additional one (or part of one) for \u00a340,000 or more, you usually have to pay an extra 5% on top of the standard SDLT rates.<\/p>\n<p>These <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/stamp-duty-land-tax-buying-an-additional-residential-property\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax<\/a> are as follows:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5% on properties up to \u00a3125,000<\/li>\n<li>7% on the portion from\u00a0\u00a3125,001 to \u00a3250,000<\/li>\n<li>10% on the portion from \u00a3250,001 to \u00a3925,000<\/li>\n<li>15% on the portion from \u00a3925,001 to \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<li>17% on the portion above \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, if you were to purchase an additional residential property in England or Northern Ireland for \u00a3500,000, you would pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5% on the first \u00a3125,000 = \u00a36,250<\/li>\n<li>7% on the portion from \u00a3125,001 to \u00a3250,000 = \u00a38,750<\/li>\n<li>10% on the remaining amount between \u00a3250,001 and \u00a3500,000 = \u00a325,000<\/li>\n<li>Total SDLT bill = \u00a340,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies always pay the higher rates of SDLT for any residential property they buy that costs \u00a340,000 or more, even if it is their first property purchase.<\/p>\n<p>If it costs more than \u00a3500,000, the transaction may be subject to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/stamp-duty-land-tax-corporate-bodies\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">17% higher SDLT rate for corporate bodies<\/a> instead. However, relief may be available in certain circumstances.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"2-scotland-land-and-buildings-transaction-tax-lbtt\">2. Scotland &#8211; Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT)<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/revenue.scot\/taxes\/land-buildings-transaction-tax\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Land and Buildings Transaction Tax<\/a> (LBTT) is the Scottish equivalent of Stamp Duty Land Tax. If you buy a residential dwelling (property) in Scotland for more than \u00a3145,000, you will pay the following rates of LBTT for each portion of the purchase price:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0% up to \u00a3145,000<\/li>\n<li>2% from \u00a3145,001 to \u00a3250,000<\/li>\n<li>5% from \u00a3250,001 to \u00a3325,000<\/li>\n<li>10% from \u00a3325,001 to \u00a3750,000<\/li>\n<li>12% over \u00a3750,000<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, if you buy an additional residential dwelling in Scotland for \u00a340,000 or more, you may need to pay the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/revenue.scot\/taxes\/land-buildings-transaction-tax\/additional-dwelling-supplement-ads#ADSrates\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Additional Dwelling Supplement<\/a> (ADS) on top of LBTT. For transactions on or after 16 December 2024, the ADS is 8% of the purchase price.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"shortcode shortcode-image\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/acn.ionos.co.uk\/aff_c?offer_id=3&amp;aff_id=8964&amp;url_id=309\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/242634_Domains_Banner-Cooperation_QCF_325x340_UK.png\"\r\n            alt=\"FREE .co.uk Domain Name.\"\r\n            class=\"md:hidden\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/242634_Domains_Banner-Cooperation_QCF_980x150_UK.png\"\r\n            alt=\"FREE .co.uk Domain Name.\"\r\n            class=\"hidden md:block\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \n<p>For example, if you were to purchase an additional residential dwelling in Scotland for \u00a3500,000, you would pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>2% LBTT on the amount between \u00a3145,001 to \u00a3250,000 = \u00a32,100<\/li>\n<li>5% LBTT between \u00a3250,001 and \u00a3325,000 = \u00a33,750<\/li>\n<li>10% LBTT on the remaining amount between \u00a3325,001 and \u00a3500,000 = \u00a317,500<\/li>\n<li>8% ADS on \u00a3500,000 = \u00a340,000<\/li>\n<li>Total tax due = \u00a363,350<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Land and Buildings Transaction Tax also applies to companies, even when buying their first residential property.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"3-wales-land-transaction-tax-ltt\">3. Wales &#8211; Land Transaction Tax (LTT)<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/land-transaction-tax-guide\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Land Transaction Tax<\/a> (LTT) is the Welsh equivalent of SDLT. There are two rates of LTT: main and higher.<\/p>\n<p>If you purchase a residential property in Wales for more than \u00a3225,000, you must pay the following main rates of LTT:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>0% up to and including \u00a3225,000<\/li>\n<li>6% on the portion between \u00a3225,001 and \u00a3400,000<\/li>\n<li>7.5% between \u00a3400,001 and \u00a3750,000<\/li>\n<li>10% between \u00a3750,001 and \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<li>12% on any remaining portion above \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>However, if you already own a residential property, you may need to pay the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.wales\/higher-rates-land-transaction-tax-guide\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">higher residential rates of LTT<\/a> if you purchase an additional one for \u00a340,000 or more:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5% up to and including \u00a3180,000<\/li>\n<li>8.5% on the portion between \u00a3180,001 and \u00a3250,000<\/li>\n<li>10% between \u00a3250,001 and \u00a3400,000<\/li>\n<li>12.5% between \u00a3400,001 and \u00a3750,000<\/li>\n<li>15% between \u00a3750,001 and \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<li>17% on any remaining portion above \u00a31.5 million<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>For example, if you were to buy an additional residential property in Wales for \u00a3500,000, you would pay:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>5% on the first \u00a3180,000 = \u00a39,000<\/li>\n<li>8.5% on the portion between \u00a3180,001 and \u00a3250,000 = \u00a35,950<\/li>\n<li>10% between \u00a3250,001 and \u00a3400,000 = \u00a315,000<\/li>\n<li>12.5% on the remaining amount between \u00a3400,001 and \u00a3500,000 = \u00a312,500<\/li>\n<li>Total LTT due = \u00a342,450<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Companies are required to pay the higher rates of LTT, even if it is the company&#8217;s only property.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"paying-tax-on-rental-income\">Paying tax on rental income<\/h2>\n<p>When you rent out a property, you must pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/income-tax-when-you-rent-out-a-property-working-out-your-rental-income\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">tax on profits from rental income<\/a>. Your profit is the amount of money that is left after deducting expenses and allowances from your rental income.<\/p>\n<p>Rental income is the money that you receive from your tenants, including their rent and any additional payments, such as maintenance fees, utilities, and repairs to the property.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/income-tax-when-you-rent-out-a-property-working-out-your-rental-income#allow-expense\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Allowable expenses<\/a> are costs that you incur in the day-to-day running of your rental property, such as:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>letting agent fees<\/li>\n<li>legal and accountancy fees<\/li>\n<li>advertising costs<\/li>\n<li>council tax<\/li>\n<li>buildings and contents insurance<\/li>\n<li>essential maintenance and repairs<\/li>\n<li>utility bills<\/li>\n<li>service charges (e.g. gardening or cleaning)<\/li>\n<li>general administrative costs (e.g. stationery, telephone calls)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>If you own the property through a company, you may also be able to claim interest on mortgage payments and loans as an allowable expense. However, this tax relief is not available if you own a rental property as an individual, rather than through a business.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"shortcode shortcode-image\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/revolutbusiness.ngih.net\/daV2kQ\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/revolut_mobile.png\"\r\n            alt=\"Revolut Business & Affiliates.\"\r\n            class=\"md:hidden\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-brand.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/images\/revolut_desktop.png\"\r\n            alt=\"Revolut Business & Affiliates.\"\r\n            class=\"hidden md:block\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \n<p>Previously, all residential landlords could reduce their tax bills by deducting their mortgage interest expenses from rental income. Since 6 April 2020, individual landlords are now only entitled to a 20% tax credit, even if they are a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer.<\/p>\n<p>GOV.UK provides detailed guidance on the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/guidance\/changes-to-tax-relief-for-residential-landlords-how-its-worked-out-including-case-studies\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">changes to tax relief for residential landlords<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"tax-on-property-you-own-as-an-individual\">Tax on property you own as an individual<\/h4>\n<p>If you personally own the property, you will pay Income Tax and National Insurance contributions through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/remember-to-file-your-self-assessment-tax-return-by-31st-january\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Self Assessment<\/a> if your profit from rental income is:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>between \u00a32,500 to \u00a39,999 after allowable expenses, or<\/li>\n<li>\u00a310,000 or more before allowable expenses<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You won\u2019t pay tax on the first \u00a31,000. This is your annual property allowance. If your rental income is between \u00a31,000 and \u00a32,500 per year, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/government\/organisations\/hm-revenue-customs\/contact\/self-assessment\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">contact HMRC<\/a> to find out if you need to send a Self Assessment tax return.<\/p>\n<p>The rate of Income Tax you will pay on rental income will depend on your total annual earnings from all sources (e.g. your salary or wages from employment, other self-employed income, or pensions).<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"tax-on-property-owned-by-a-company\">Tax on property owned by a company<\/h4>\n<p>If you own property through a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/what-are-the-advantages-of-a-limited-company\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">limited company<\/a>, you must count the rental income like any other business income. This means that you will need to include the income in your annual accounts, report it in your annual Company Tax Return, and pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/how-corporation-tax-works\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">Corporation Tax<\/a> on any profit you make.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"tax-when-you-sell-a-residential-rental-property\">Tax when you sell a residential rental property<\/h2>\n<p>When you sell a residential rental property, you may have to pay <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/capital-gains-tax\/overview\" data-wpel-link=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Capital Gains Tax<\/a> on any profit (\u2018gain\u2019) that you make. The gain is the difference between the price that you paid for the property and how much you sold it for &#8211; not the amount of money you are left with after the sale.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a basic-rate taxpayer, you will pay 18% on any gain that is within the basic Income Tax band, and 24% on anything above the basic tax rate. If you are a higher-rate or additional-rate taxpayer, you will pay 24% on the total gain.<\/p>\n<p>          <li class=\"marker:!text-primary\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/buy-home-through-limited-company\/\" class=\"font-semibold\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span>Can I buy my home through a limited company?<\/span><\/a>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n                            <li class=\"marker:!text-primary\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/2025-26-tax-year-for-uk-business-owners\/\" class=\"font-semibold\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span>2025-26 tax year \u2013 what UK business owners can expect\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n                            <li class=\"marker:!text-primary\">\r\n            <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/blog\/self-assessment-16-common-questions-answered\/\" class=\"font-semibold\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\"><span>Self Assessment &#8211; 16 common questions answered\u00a0<\/span><\/a>\r\n          <\/li>\r\n                  <\/p>\n<p>However, you&#8217;ll only pay CGT on gains above the annual tax-free allowance (the \u2018Annual Exempt Amount\u2019), which is currently \u00a33,000. You may also be able to deduct certain costs associated with buying, improving, and selling your rental property from your overall gain.<\/p>\n<p>The tax rules are different when selling a rental property that is owned by a company. In such instances, the company would be liable to Corporation Tax on any &#8216;chargeable gain\u2019 (profit) that it makes from the sale of any asset, including residential rental property.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"final-thoughts\">Final thoughts<\/h2>\n<p>Landlord tax obligations can be complex, so we recommend appointing an experienced property tax accountant when buying, selling, and letting out residential property.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you own property as an individual or through a limited company, an accountant can ensure that you comply with all relevant regulations and help you manage your investments and tax obligations effectively.<\/p>\n<p>We hope that this post has given you a better understanding of landlord tax requirements in the UK. If you have any questions, please leave a comment below and we\u2019ll get back to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n      <div class=\"shortcode shortcode-image\">\r\n        <a href=\"https:\/\/www.qualitycompanyformations.co.uk\/fully-inclusive-package\/\" data-wpel-link=\"internal\">\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-quality.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/custom\/images\/blog\/qcf-blog_sidebar.png?v=4\"\r\n            alt=\"Fully Inclusive Package\"\r\n            class=\"md:hidden\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n          <img decoding=\"async\"\r\n            src=\"https:\/\/cdn-quality.s3.eu-central-1.amazonaws.com\/assets\/custom\/images\/blog\/qcf-blog_banner.png?v=4\"\r\n            alt=\"Fully Inclusive Package\"\r\n            class=\"hidden md:block\"\r\n            loading=\"lazy\"\r\n          \/>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n      <\/div>\r\n    \n"},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Letting property is like any other type of business &#8211; you must abide by certain regulations and pay tax on any profit that you make. 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