As a brand new poster, I would be grateful for any advice anyone can give.
I own an apartment which I bought around four years ago. It was a new build, so I didn't pay stamp duty on it. I'm about to sell it and won't be re-buying as I am moving out of the country. What I was wondering is do I become liable for stamp duty (I have read about certain claw-backs of exemptions) and do I pay CGT. I understood that the reason I was exempt from stamp duty at the time of purchase was because there was nothing to stamp! Ie, no title deeds to transfer as I was the first owner.
Any advice appreciated.
I own an apartment which I bought around four years ago. It was a new build, so I didn't pay stamp duty on it. I'm about to sell it and won't be re-buying as I am moving out of the country. What I was wondering is do I become liable for stamp duty (I have read about certain claw-backs of exemptions) and do I pay CGT. I understood that the reason I was exempt from stamp duty at the time of purchase was because there was nothing to stamp! Ie, no title deeds to transfer as I was the first owner.
Any advice appreciated.