Yes, you can claim for a SDLT refund if you have purchased a new main residence before selling your previous one, and then sell your previous residence with 3 years of purchase of the new one.
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)?
Stamp Duty Land Tax is a tax on the acquisition of land in England and Northern Ireland. Scotland charges Land and Buildings Transaction Tax and Wales charges Land Transaction Tax, instead of SDLT.
What is SDLT charged on?
SDLT is charged on land transactions in England and Northern Ireland according to the price paid or in some cases the market value. A land transaction is any acquisition of a chargeable interest. This includes not only freeholds and leases, but also interests, rights and powers over land other than exempt interests such as mortgages and licenses to use land.
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