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LBTT/Additional Dwelling Tax Scotland

Looking for information with plain speak as I’m confused after reading the Revenue Scotland website.

We own a property overseas (18 years), not our main home but used for family holidays.

A couple of months ago we sold our house in Scotland and now staying with family until the market picks up (hopefully soon!)

We have a limited budget and trying to factor in if we definitely need to put aside a sum for LBTT tax. 

I’m just looking for clarity here…as our main home has always been and always will be in Scotland do we pay 8% LBTT because of the overseas property?

Not looking to avoid paying our dues, just need confirmation we need to factor it into our house budget.

Thank you for reading.

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