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Stamp Duty

Kintarō Hattori · 2010-12-20 21:30:11

Hey Folks, The new 1% stamp duty that was announced with the budget had I thought, certain exemptions. I thought if a house was under 125 sq metres and was new that the 1% didn't apply? We're buying a house that's 79 sq metres and although 12-18 months old we'll be the first owners. It is owned by Fingal County Council but…

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20-12-2010 10:30pm

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Kintarō Hattori

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Hey Folks,

The new 1% stamp duty that was announced with the budget had I thought, certain exemptions. I thought if a house was under 125 sq metres and was new that the 1% didn't apply?

We're buying a house that's 79 sq metres and although 12-18 months old we'll be the first owners. It is owned by Fingal County Council but is being sold privately for market value.

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#2 20-12-2010 11:52pm
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The budget removed most of the exemptions.

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#3 21-12-2010 10:05am
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If you had signed a binding contract before budget day you are exempt. If not, you will have to pay up!

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