Please note that since this article was original written the proposed LBTT rates have been changed. The revised rates can be found by clicking here.
There is currently a shortage of properties for sale in and around Edinburgh. The new SDLT bands announced in the Autumn Statement will create even more demand from buyers as they try to beat the change to LBTT in April next year.
The new SDLT bands will apply for all purchases completed before 1st April 2015. LBTT is likely to apply to completions after that date.
The first three months of 2015 is likely to be a very good time to sell or buy. It will be a very short window of opportunity and should you be contemplating a sale or purchase, please ring us now on 0131 229 3399 (075958 20611 outwith office hours and weekends) to discuss. Our experienced estate agency and conveyancing teams will be delighted to advise about the new tax bands, timings and any implications/benefits with you.
Property Price |
New |
Current |
Proposed |
Variance |
£135,000 |
200 |
£1,350 |
£0 |
-£200 |
£150,000 |
500 |
£1,500 |
£300 |
-£200 |
£180,000 |
1,100 |
£1,800 |
£900 |
-£200 |
£200,000 |
1,500 |
£2,000 |
£1,300 |
-£200 |
£250,000 |
2,500 |
£2,500 |
£2,300 |
-£200 |
£300,000 |
5,000 |
£9,000 |
£7,300 |
£2,300 |
£350,000 |
7,500 |
£10,500 |
£12,300 |
£4,800 |
£400,000 |
10,000 |
£12,000 |
£17,300 |
£7,300 |
£450,000 |
12,500 |
£13,500 |
£22,300 |
£9,800 |
£500,000 |
15,000 |
£20,000 |
£27,300 |
£12,300 |
£550,000 |
17,500 |
£22,000 |
£32,300 |
£14,800 |
£600,000 |
20,000 |
£24,000 |
£37,500 |
£17,500 |