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Stamp Duty on Transfer

imi1ahmed
imi1ahmed Posts: 4 Newbie
edited 1 September 2018 at 5:09PM in House buying, renting & selling
Hi Guys, Quick question to clarify on Stamp duty..
I have a property which has no mortgage. I want to gift this to my nephew. Will he have to pay stamp duty or is there a way to do it where he will not pay stamp duty??
Help appreciated.

Some clarity - Its my only residence - I'm married but we have no kids and nephew lives with me (not legally adopted). I could leave it to the wife but then she would do the transfer to the nephew.

Comments

  • Smi1er
    Smi1er Posts: 642 Forumite
    Be very careful.

    If you're nephew gains title of the house before you or your wife die he can legally evict you and sell.....
  • davidmcn
    davidmcn Posts: 23,596 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper
    In answer to the question though, no, there's no stamp duty payable on gifts.
  • G_M
    G_M Posts: 51,977 Forumite
    Part of the Furniture 10,000 Posts Name Dropper Combo Breaker
    Your question's been answered - but it a strange question....


    How old is the nephew?
    Why are you considering this? It is fraught with risk.
    A properly drawn up will is a far better idea or is the idea to avoid inheritance tax?


    How about joint ownership to give you more security?


    Of course without knowing your motivation it's all speculation.
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