Take advantage of reduced Stamp Duty

There’s never been a better time to invest in your dream Anchor retirement property.

The UK government introduced reduced rates for Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) for residential properties back in July 2020, and the benefit will be available to homebuyers up until 30 September 2021. 

For those looking to move into an Anchor retirement property, it could translate into some amazing savings. Find out how below.

What is Stamp Duty?

Stamp Duty is a land tax that is applicable in England and Northern Ireland, and usually applies to residential property purchases over the value of £125,000 and non-residential land and properties over the value of £150,000.

What are the temporary Stamp Duty thresholds?

Up until 31 June 2021, when you purchase a residential property in England or Northern Ireland, you will not be required to pay Stamp Duty on purchases of £500,000 and under. This Stamp Duty ‘holiday’ is open to all types of homebuyers, not just first-time buyers.

If the property you are purchasing has a value higher than £500,000, you will only pay Stamp Duty on the amount above this threshold – representing a significant reduction on the previous SDLT threshold. 

The Stamp Duty threshold for residential property purchases changes to £250,000 on 1 July 2021 before returning to £125,000 on 1 October 2021.

Please be aware that different rules apply if you are purchasing an additional dwelling.

Below outlines how much SDLT due on different property values:

Up to £500,000 - you will pay £0 
£500,001–£925,000 - you will pay 5% on anything above £500,000
£925,001–£1.5million - you will pay 10% on anything above £500,000
Over £1.5million - you will pay 12% on anything above £500,000

There’s a handy Stamp Duty calculator available on the Which? website, so you can check what you are likely to pay when purchasing a property during the Stamp Duty holiday. 

Which? SDLT calculator

How we can help you save on your Anchor property purchase

We know moving in later life can seem daunting, but with over 50 years of experience, our Sales Teams will make it easy. They are very knowledgeable about the latest Stamp Duty holiday, and can also offer you some additional incentives to help you save money on your dream Anchor retirement property.

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For more information, please visit the Government Stamp Duty Land Tax information pages.