LBTT in Stirling

Land and Buildings Transaction Tax at Stirling's own average prices.

Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and Revenue Scotland's published rates.

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How much LBTT will I pay in Stirling?

As of August 2026, the average home in Stirling costs £236,541. A home mover paying the local average of £301,014 pays £4,651 in LBTT, and a first-time buyer at £182,256 pays £145. A second home adds the 8% Additional Dwelling Supplement on the whole price.

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LBTT at Stirling's average prices

Each row uses a local average from the UK House Price Index (August 2026).
BuyerPriceLBTT (with ADS where due)
First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average£182,256£145
Home mover, at the local average for movers£301,014£4,651
Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average£144,657£0
Detached house, at the local detached average£445,648£17,915
Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average£236,541£20,754

More questions about buying in Stirling

What is the average house price in Stirling?

£236,541 in August 2026, 19% above the Scotland average of £198,397. How prices in Stirling have moved over the year.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.

How is LBTT worked out on a home in Stirling?

£4,651 in all on the local average for home movers, £301,014, charged slice by slice: 0% on £145,000, 2% on £105,000 (£2,100) and 5% on £51,014 (£2,551).

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; Revenue Scotland, LBTT residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.

Do first-time buyers pay LBTT in Stirling?

First-time buyer relief raises the LBTT nil rate band to £175,000. At the local first-time buyer average of £182,256, LBTT is £145.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; Revenue Scotland, LBTT residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.

Are new-build homes dearer in Stirling?

Yes: new-build homes averaged £337,343 in June 2026, 47% more than existing homes at £230,259.

Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.

How much is council tax in Stirling?

£1,753 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Stirling.

Nearby councils

Average price and LBTT for a home mover at each council's average for movers (August 2026)
AreaAverage priceLBTT, home mover
West Dunbartonshire£132,345£442
East Dunbartonshire£273,891£7,957
Clackmannanshire£171,154£1,454
Falkirk£174,164£1,494

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Prices over the last year: house prices in Stirling.

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How much is LBTT in Stirling?
It depends on the price and the buyer, not the area. At Stirling's August 2026 averages: first-time buyer £182,256: £145; home mover £301,014: £4,651; flat (usually leasehold) £144,657: £0; detached house £445,648: £17,915; second home or buy-to-let £236,541: £20,754.

Sources

House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02; LBTT worked out with Revenue Scotland's published rates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.