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Stamp Duty reclaim question

Roose25
Roose25 Posts: 1 Newbie
in House buying, renting & selling
Hello,

Apologies if this have been asked before, but I've tried to have a good look and don't think I've seen this exact scenario!

I live with my partner in a property she owns.  I have a flat which I used to live in but have now been renting out for a few years.

We're now looking to buy somewhere new together.  She will sell her current home and we'll buy the new one together.

I understand we'll pay the extra stamp duty due to this being an extra property for me.

My question is, can I reclaim the extra stamp duty if I see my other house say 6 months later?

My concern is it is technically not my main residence, but it is the only other home I own.

Whereas if I sold it first we would not pay the extra stamp duty in the first place.

Thanks!

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  • _Penny_Dreadful
    _Penny_Dreadful Posts: 1,635 Forumite
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    Roose25 said:
    Hello,

    Apologies if this have been asked before, but I've tried to have a good look and don't think I've seen this exact scenario!

    I live with my partner in a property she owns.  I have a flat which I used to live in but have now been renting out for a few years.

    We're now looking to buy somewhere new together.  She will sell her current home and we'll buy the new one together.

    I understand we'll pay the extra stamp duty due to this being an extra property for me.

    My question is, can I reclaim the extra stamp duty if I see my other house say 6 months later?

    My concern is it is technically not my main residence, but it is the only other home I own.

    Whereas if I sold it first we would not pay the extra stamp duty in the first place.

    Thanks!
    How long is a few years? Has it been 3+ years since you last occupied the flat as your main residence? 
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