Tax on Homes
Updated September 2008
| Mortgage Interest Relief | 1998-9 | 1999-2000 | 2000-2001 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Up to first £30,000 of qualifying loan | 10% | 10% | Withdrawn |
| Stamp Duty | 2006-2008 |
|---|---|
| Property valued at up to £175,000 | NIL |
| Property valued at £175,001-£250,000 | 1% |
| Property valued at £250,001-£500,000 | 3% |
| Property valued at £500,001+ | 4% |
| Rate (%) | Disadvantaged areas | Other areas |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | £0-£150,000 | £0-£125,000 |
| 1 | £150,001-£250,000 | £125,001-£250,000 |
| 3 | £250,001-£500,000 | £250,001-£500,000 |
| 4 | over £500,001 | over £500,001 |
From October 1 2007 new 'zero-carbon' homes costing £500,000 or less will attract no stamp duty. Where the price is over £500,00 the stamp duty liability will be reduced by £15,000.
Treating Customers Fairly
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- Fee Based Independent Financial Advisors IFAs
- Approved Pension Schemes
- Taxation of Dividend Income
- Non-Contributory Pension
- State Earning Related Pension Scheme SERPS
- Funded unapproved pension schemes FURBS
- Personal Allowance
- Pay-As-You-Earn PAYE
- Consumer Price Index CPI
- Market maker