Tax & Finance
LBTT (Land and Buildings Transaction Tax)
Definition
Scotland's version of stamp duty, charged on property purchases. Like SDLT, LBTT is progressive — you pay different rates on different portions of the price. Rates and thresholds differ from England. First-time buyers get relief on properties up to £175,000.
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