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fluffy_kittens2024 said:ciderboy2009 said:Is this an elaborate method to try to avoid stamp duty?
If so then it won't work - the tax man has seen it all before.
You've confused yourself.0 -
BarelySentientAI said:fluffy_kittens2024 said:ciderboy2009 said:Is this an elaborate method to try to avoid stamp duty?
If so then it won't work - the tax man has seen it all before.
You've confused yourself.0 -
Gifted deposit, concessionary sale, sale under market value. I’ve seen all titles given to what you are doing.
the only potential issues are deprivation of assets if you need to rely on the state for benefits or care, inheritance tax if you die within 7 years.I'm a Forum Ambassador on the housing, mortgages & student money saving boards. I volunteer to help get your forum questions answered and keep the forum running smoothly. Forum Ambassadors are not moderators and don't read every post. If you spot an illegal or inappropriate post then please report it to forumteam@moneysavingexpert.com (it's not part of my role to deal with this). Any views are mine and not the official line of MoneySavingExpert.com.0 -
silvercar said:Gifted deposit, concessionary sale, sale under market value. I’ve seen all titles given to what you are doing.
the only potential issues are deprivation of assets if you need to rely on the state for benefits or care, inheritance tax if you die within 7 years.
Yeah I know all about inheritance tax as I just paid it on my mum and dads estateHopefully I will live past 7 years as I am 30!
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yes, no CGT but sister will pay stamp.duty on the full market value so get it valued0
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