Normally referred to as Stamp Duty or plain 'Stamp'. This is a Government tax on property transactions. The rate varies depending on 4 things; are you a first-time buyer? The value of your Purchase. Is it in a Disadvantaged Area and is residential property. For up to date rates either get a conveyancing quote which will include a calculation or visit the HMRC web site.
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