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Stamp Duty Following Divorce

Sreynolds
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Joined:Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:07 pm
Stamp Duty Following Divorce

Postby Sreynolds » Thu Apr 07, 2016 4:12 pm

Hi,

I am in the process of getting divorced, my wife will remain in the property and I will rent once this goes through. If I meet someone else and we decide to buy a place will I have to pay the new higher rate of stamp duty (second property) if I don't live in the old house but own 50% of it? It seems unfair if that's the case as I will also be stung for capital gains tax later.

I would very much appreciate some advice.

S.

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