We have a stamp duty calculator that helps you estimate the amount of stamp duty you may be able to reclaim. You can find it here: stampdutyadvicebureau.co.uk/tools/stamp-duty-calculator (Link opens a new tab)
Scenario 1:
- Property investor buys a property to rent out
- The property was technically uninhabitable for stamp duty purposes and therefore non-residential
- Property cost: £250,000
- Stamp duty paid: £7,500
- Non-residential stamp duty: £2,000
- Potential stamp duty rebate: £5,500
- Our fees: £1,930
- Client windfall: £3,570
Scenario 2:
- Foreign national property investor buys a property to rent out
- The property was technically uninhabitable for stamp duty purposes and therefore non-residential
- Property cost: £250,000
- Stamp duty paid: £12,500
- Non-residential stamp duty: £2,000
- Potential stamp duty rebate: £10,500
- Our fees: £3,420
- Client windfall: £7,080
Scenario 3:
- UK resident property owner purchases a home in London
- The property was technically uninhabitable for stamp duty purposes and therefore non-residential
- Property cost: £1,800,000
- Stamp duty paid: £127,250
- Non-residential stamp duty: £79,500
- Potential stamp duty rebate: £47,750
- Our fees: £11,390
- Client windfall: £36,360