{"id":133928,"date":"2025-06-14T12:08:06","date_gmt":"2025-06-14T12:08:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/"},"modified":"2025-06-14T12:08:06","modified_gmt":"2025-06-14T12:08:06","slug":"who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/","title":{"rendered":"Who pays stamp duty land tax: landlord or tenant?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that must be paid when purchasing property or land in England and Northern Ireland. It is a significant cost that can often catch buyers off guard. However, when it comes to renting property, the question of who pays SDLT \u2013 the landlord or the tenant \u2013 is often a source of confusion. Let&#8217;s dive into this topic and provide some clarity on the matter.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_62 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#Who_pays_stamp_duty_land_tax_landlord_or_tenant\" title=\" Who pays stamp duty land tax: landlord or tenant? \"> Who pays stamp duty land tax: landlord or tenant? <\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#FAQs\" title=\"FAQs:\">FAQs:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#1_Do_tenants_ever_have_to_pay_SDLT\" title=\"1. Do tenants ever have to pay SDLT?\">1. Do tenants ever have to pay SDLT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#2_What_happens_if_the_landlord_fails_to_pay_SDLT\" title=\"2. What happens if the landlord fails to pay SDLT?\">2. What happens if the landlord fails to pay SDLT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#3_Are_there_any_circumstances_where_tenants_may_be_required_to_pay_SDLT\" title=\"3. Are there any circumstances where tenants may be required to pay SDLT?\">3. Are there any circumstances where tenants may be required to pay SDLT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#4_Can_landlords_pass_on_the_cost_of_SDLT_to_their_tenants\" title=\"4. Can landlords pass on the cost of SDLT to their tenants?\">4. Can landlords pass on the cost of SDLT to their tenants?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#5_How_is_SDLT_calculated_for_landlords\" title=\"5. How is SDLT calculated for landlords?\">5. How is SDLT calculated for landlords?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#6_Are_there_any_exemptions_or_reliefs_for_landlords_when_it_comes_to_SDLT\" title=\"6. Are there any exemptions or reliefs for landlords when it comes to SDLT?\">6. Are there any exemptions or reliefs for landlords when it comes to SDLT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#7_Can_tenants_claim_back_SDLT_from_landlords\" title=\"7. Can tenants claim back SDLT from landlords?\">7. Can tenants claim back SDLT from landlords?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#8_Do_tenants_need_to_be_aware_of_SDLT_when_renting_a_property\" title=\"8. Do tenants need to be aware of SDLT when renting a property?\">8. Do tenants need to be aware of SDLT when renting a property?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#9_Are_there_any_implications_for_tenants_if_the_landlord_fails_to_pay_SDLT\" title=\"9. Are there any implications for tenants if the landlord fails to pay SDLT?\">9. Are there any implications for tenants if the landlord fails to pay SDLT?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#10_Can_landlords_deduct_SDLT_from_their_rental_income\" title=\"10. Can landlords deduct SDLT from their rental income?\">10. Can landlords deduct SDLT from their rental income?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#11_Is_SDLT_payable_on_the_rental_income_received_by_landlords\" title=\"11. Is SDLT payable on the rental income received by landlords?\">11. Is SDLT payable on the rental income received by landlords?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/who-pays-stamp-duty-land-tax-landlord-or-tenant\/#12_Are_there_any_changes_or_updates_to_SDLT_regulations_that_landlords_should_be_aware_of\" title=\"12. Are there any changes or updates to SDLT regulations that landlords should be aware of?\">12. Are there any changes or updates to SDLT regulations that landlords should be aware of?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_pays_stamp_duty_land_tax_landlord_or_tenant\"><\/span> Who pays stamp duty land tax: landlord or tenant? <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>**The answer is simple: the landlord is responsible for paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) when purchasing a property to rent out. Tenants are not typically required to pay SDLT as it is the landlord&#8217;s obligation.**<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Do_tenants_ever_have_to_pay_SDLT\"><\/span>1. Do tenants ever have to pay SDLT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, in most cases, tenants are not responsible for paying SDLT. It is the landlord&#8217;s responsibility to pay this tax when purchasing a property.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_What_happens_if_the_landlord_fails_to_pay_SDLT\"><\/span>2. What happens if the landlord fails to pay SDLT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf the landlord fails to pay SDLT, they may face penalties and interest charges from HM Revenue &#038; Customs.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Are_there_any_circumstances_where_tenants_may_be_required_to_pay_SDLT\"><\/span>3. Are there any circumstances where tenants may be required to pay SDLT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIn certain commercial leases, tenants may be required to pay SDLT. However, in residential property rentals, it is typically the landlord&#8217;s responsibility.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_landlords_pass_on_the_cost_of_SDLT_to_their_tenants\"><\/span>4. Can landlords pass on the cost of SDLT to their tenants?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nLandlords cannot legally pass on the cost of SDLT to their tenants as it is their responsibility to pay this tax when purchasing a property.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_How_is_SDLT_calculated_for_landlords\"><\/span>5. How is SDLT calculated for landlords?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSDLT for landlords is calculated based on the purchase price of the property. There are different tax rates depending on the value of the property.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Are_there_any_exemptions_or_reliefs_for_landlords_when_it_comes_to_SDLT\"><\/span>6. Are there any exemptions or reliefs for landlords when it comes to SDLT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nThere are certain reliefs and exemptions available for SDLT, such as the First-Time Buyer relief or Multiple Dwellings Relief. Landlords should consult with a tax advisor to see if they qualify.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Can_tenants_claim_back_SDLT_from_landlords\"><\/span>7. Can tenants claim back SDLT from landlords?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nNo, tenants cannot claim back SDLT from landlords as the responsibility for paying this tax lies with the landlord.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"8_Do_tenants_need_to_be_aware_of_SDLT_when_renting_a_property\"><\/span>8. Do tenants need to be aware of SDLT when renting a property?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nWhile tenants do not need to pay SDLT, it is still beneficial for them to have an understanding of this tax and how it may impact the rental market.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"9_Are_there_any_implications_for_tenants_if_the_landlord_fails_to_pay_SDLT\"><\/span>9. Are there any implications for tenants if the landlord fails to pay SDLT?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIf the landlord fails to pay SDLT, it may indicate financial irresponsibility, which could potentially lead to issues with the property or tenancy.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10_Can_landlords_deduct_SDLT_from_their_rental_income\"><\/span>10. Can landlords deduct SDLT from their rental income?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSDLT is typically considered a capital expense and cannot be deducted from rental income for tax purposes.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"11_Is_SDLT_payable_on_the_rental_income_received_by_landlords\"><\/span>11. Is SDLT payable on the rental income received by landlords?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nSDLT is a one-time tax paid upon the purchase of the property and is not directly related to the rental income received by landlords.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"12_Are_there_any_changes_or_updates_to_SDLT_regulations_that_landlords_should_be_aware_of\"><\/span>12. Are there any changes or updates to SDLT regulations that landlords should be aware of?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>\nIt is essential for landlords to stay informed of any changes to SDLT regulations as they may impact their tax obligations when purchasing additional properties for rental purposes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that must be paid when purchasing property or land in England and Northern Ireland. It is a significant cost that can often catch buyers off guard. 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