LBTT Calculator Scotland

MAKE BUYING YOUR NEW HOME SIMPLE

If you’re purchasing a property in Scotland, understanding your Land and Buildings Transaction Tax is essential. Our LBTT calculator gives you an accurate estimate of the tax due on your new home, helping you plan your finances with confidence.

At McEwan Fraser Legal, we take the entire buying journey seriously — not just the conveyancing. Every client receives a dedicated Purchase Negotiator who provides expert market advice, helps you identify the right property, and negotiates strongly on your behalf. Our goal is simple: to secure your new home at the best possible price while ensuring you never pay more than you need to.

Use our LBTT calculator below and start your property-buying journey with Scotland’s award-winning solicitors and estate agents.

LBTT Calculator (Scotland)

Estimate the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) due on a residential property purchase in Scotland.

Purchase price (£)

Buyer type

First-time buyer (main residence)

Not a first-time buyer (standard LBTT)

This is an additional property (ADS may apply)

Additional Dwelling Supplement (ADS) is currently 8% of the full price for most additional residential properties over £40,000.

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Frequently Asked Questions About LBTT

What is LBTT?

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) is the tax payable when purchasing a residential property in Scotland (it also applies to non-residential purchase and leases).

Are LBTT and Stamp Duty the same thing?

Do first time buyers have to pay LBTT?

When do you have to pay LBTT?

How do you pay LBTT?

Are LBTT and ADS the same thing?

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Calculate Your LBTT – Scotland’s Land and Buildings Transaction Tax Explained

MAKE BUYING YOUR NEW HOME SIMPLE

LBTT Calculator (Scotland)

Your LBTT estimate

Your LBTT estimate

Frequently Asked Questions About LBTT

What is LBTT?

Are LBTT and Stamp Duty the same thing?

Do first time buyers have to pay LBTT?

When do you have to pay LBTT?

How do you pay LBTT?

Are LBTT and ADS the same thing?

Thinking of Buying?

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