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Stamp Duty

Stamp duty is one of the biggest drawbacks when it comes to buying property. I would go as far as saying that it’s the biological equivalent of having a haemorrhoid growing out of your anal-passage.

Unfortunately, stamp duty is unavoidable. This category section explains what stamp duty is and how much you are liable to pay when purchasing property.

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Oct
27
2007

Stamp Duty Calculator

Any house valued at more than £120,000 is liable for a Government tax, stamp duty. This tool will work out how much you are liable to pay, based on the value of the home you want to buy. Stamp duty is unavoidable with properties purchased for over £120,00, but vary beyond that price, so find […]

Oct 27 2007  |  Stamp Duty
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Jan
15
2007

How much Stamp Duty do I have to pay?

The amount of Stamp Duty you pay depends on the purchase price of the property. The rates can change- Chancellor Gordon Brown increased the rates 4 times in 4 years. As it stands, these are the current rates:
Stamp Duty for UK Homes:
Up to £125,000 - You don’t have to pay any stamp duty
£125,001 to £250,000 […]

Jan 15 2007  |  Stamp Duty
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Jan
15
2007

What is stamp duty?

Introduction to what stamp duty is:
Stamp Duty is the tax you pay when purchasing property. It is a percentage paid on the purchase of a home or non-residential property, graded into bands. Your conveyancing solicitor will typically handle this fee; it will be added onto your solicitor’s fee, which will then be accordingly directed to […]

Jan 15 2007  |  Stamp Duty
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Dec
09
2006

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) form

When I got my initial quote from my conveyancing solicitor, they offered me a lot of extra optional services for extra fees. Being naive, I declined most of the additional services because obviously I want to keep all fees to a minimal. However, I did make an exception for the “no competition, no fee”, insurance; […]

Dec 09 2006  |  Stamp Duty
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