Stamp duty in Belfast
The current average residential property price in Belfast is £184,768, as of 2026-06. That's £87,420 below the UK average of £272,188.
Property purchases in Belfast are charged under SDLT, the tax used across England & Northern Ireland, not one of the other two UK property transaction taxes.
See the Northern Ireland stamp duty page for more on how SDLT applies there.
SDLT at the Belfast average price, by buyer type
home movers
SDLT on a £184,768 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a home mover is £1,195.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | £125,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | £59,768 | 2% | £1,195 |
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
first-time buyers
SDLT on a £184,768 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a first-time buyer is £0.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £300,000 | £184,768 | 0% | £0 |
- First-time buyer relief: saved £1,195
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
additional-property buyers
SDLT on a £184,768 residential property in England & Northern Ireland for a additional-property buyer is £10,434.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £125,000 | £125,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £125,001 – £250,000 | £59,768 | 2% | £1,195 |
- Additional-property surcharge (5%): £9,238
- If you sell a previous main residence within 36 months of this purchase, you may be able to reclaim the additional-property charge.
- You must file and pay within 14 days of completion.
Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright and database right 2026. This data is licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. HM Land Registry.
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