This calculator reveals in under 15 seconds how much you can borrow. Enter your income and if this is a joint mortgage enter both incomes to see the maximum loan and possible stamp duty charge.
Stamp Duty
For example, if you buy your first home for £400,000 you would pay no tax on the first £300,000 and 5% on the remaining £100,000 or Stamp Duty Tax of £5,000. For a new mortgage deal have a look at our Mortgage Best Buys.
| Property value | Stamp Duty Rate |
| £0 - £300,000 | 0% |
| £300,001 - £500,000 | 5% |
| £500,001+ | Standard rates |
As a first time buyer, if your property is worth £500,001 and over no relief is available and you would pay standard Stamp Duty rates on the full purchase price.
| Property value | Stamp Duty Rate |
| £0 - £125,000 | 0% |
| £125,001 - £250,000 | 2% |
| £250,001 - £925,000 | 5% |
| £925,001 - £1.5m | 10% |
| Over £1.5m | 12% |
For example, if you buy your first home for £600,000 you would pay no tax on the first £125,000, 2% for the portion between £125,001 - £250,000 and 5% on the remaining £350,000 or Stamp Duty Tax of £20,000.
Equity Release may involve a Lifetime Mortgage or a Home Reversion Scheme. To understand the features and risks, please ask for a personalised illustration. Equity Release may affect your entitlement to means tested state benefits and will impact on the size of your estate. For Equity Release London City Mortgages charge a fixed fee upon completion of £695. For Mortgages a fixed fee is charged on application. Typically this is from £295 up to £495 for the services selected.
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