Stamp Duty payment

lifeinatrampsvest

Hi,
I have found stamp duty information online but wanted a bit more clarification.
advice please...
I purchased a property in September 2010 by myself this was then sold in June 2017.
I didn’t purchase another property. I’m currently looking for a new property to purchase this Summer. Am I determined to be a first time buyer? Or am I past the 3 year period of owning a property?
Hopefully someone can clarify. 

Thanks

greatcrested

30 seond google:

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/stamp-duty-land-tax-relief-for-first-time-buyers/stamp-duty-land-tax-relief-for-first-time-buyers

A first time buyer is defined as an individual or individuals who have never owned an interest in a residential property in the United Kingdom or anywhere else in the world and who intends to occupy the property as their main residence.

davidmcn

lifeinatrampsvest said:

I purchased a property in September 2010 by myself this was then sold in June 2017.
I’m currently looking for a new property to purchase this Summer. Am I determined to be a first time buyer?

It doesn't matter how determined you are to be a first time buyer, it's an impossible task. This is not the first time you've bought a property, so no.

blue_max_3

I'd argue that if you only ever bought as part of a couple, a newly single person should be considered a first time buyer. But we're not. A bit like virginity : )

D.L

lifeinatrampsvest said:

Am I determined to be a first time buyer?
I purchased a property in September 2010 by myself this was then sold in June 2017.

lifeinatrampsvest said:

Or am I past the 3 year period of owning a property?

Clearly not a first time buyer.
The 3-year period thing is for additional stamp duty for second homes. You won't have to pay this.

Ryangill007

as you mentioned it seems you are not a first time buyer. 

still if you need further clarification check out https://www.targetaccounting.co.uk/blog/first-time-buyer-stamp-duty-sdlt-relief/