Hi
Sorry, but I have a question about the stamp duty rules, if I may?
I sold my main residence in April 2016 & have been living in rented accommodation since before then (due to a relationship breakup in which my ex stayed in the property until sold). In October 2016 I purchased a buy to let with some of the proceeds of my house sale whilst I decided on where I wanted to settle. I am now looking to purchase a property to live in. When I bought the buy to let I paid the higher rate of stamp duty, as advised by my solicitor. I queried this at the time as I didn't own another property at that time, but was advised that this was correct as it would not be my main residence. I was advised that I would pay the lower rate when I came to buy my residence.
I have now been advised that I have to pay the higher rate on the property I am looking to purchase because I own a property. Is this correct? Surely I should pay the lower rate on one of these 2 properties, but which one? I've also been advised that I only have 6 months to claim a refund if I paid incorrectly in October, which means I need to do this next week. I've tried checking the gov.uk website, but can't see the information needed to answer this myself.
Any help would be gratefully received.
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