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Stamp duty for a second home buying joint with home mover

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Good morning

In order to help a family member I am looking to buy a property jointly with them as they cant afford it on there own. The funds are coming from savings on my side, and sale of property on theres. As my half will be as a ‘second time buyer’ and theres as a ‘home mover’, how will stamp duty apply in these circumstances please? Thankyou very much.

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  • Bookworm105
    Bookworm105 Posts: 2,016 Forumite
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    edited 20 February at 4:54PM
    what do you mean?
    second time buyer - do you mean you will end up owning 2 properties?

    if yes, then higher rate SDLT applies to the whole purchase cost, it is not split between you and them
  • GoldenOldy
    GoldenOldy Posts: 225 Forumite
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    Good Afternoon
    yes , that is what i meant. Thankyou for the clarification.
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