Stamp duty in City of Edinburgh
The current average residential property price in City of Edinburgh is £303,067, as of 2026-06. That's £30,879 above the UK average of £272,188.
Property purchases in City of Edinburgh are charged under LBTT, the tax used across Scotland, not one of the other two UK property transaction taxes.
LBTT at the City of Edinburgh average price, by buyer type
home movers
LBTT on a £303,067 residential property in Scotland for a home mover is £4,753.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £145,000 | £145,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £145,001 – £250,000 | £105,000 | 2% | £2,100 |
| £250,001 – £325,000 | £53,067 | 5% | £2,653 |
- You must file and pay within 30 days of completion.
first-time buyers
LBTT on a £303,067 residential property in Scotland for a first-time buyer is £4,153.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £175,000 | £175,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £175,001 – £250,000 | £75,000 | 2% | £1,500 |
| £250,001 – £325,000 | £53,067 | 5% | £2,653 |
- First-time buyer relief: saved £600
- You must file and pay within 30 days of completion.
additional-property buyers
LBTT on a £303,067 residential property in Scotland for a additional-property buyer is £28,999.
| Band | Taxable amount | Rate | Charge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to £145,000 | £145,000 | 0% | £0 |
| £145,001 – £250,000 | £105,000 | 2% | £2,100 |
| £250,001 – £325,000 | £53,067 | 5% | £2,653 |
- Additional Dwelling Supplement (8%): £24,245
- 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 30 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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