stamp duty

[crapmemory]

Is there a legal way to avoid paying stamp duty?

[angeldraws]

Yes, buy a cheaper house below the stamp duty rate!!

[dolly pond]

none.... as its now called stamp duty land tax and its payable on the whole price, stamp duty starts at 125k unless is disadvantaged areas, then it starts at 150k. u could pay 120k and a bit for extras but be very careful and never try and avoid paying, you will get caught....... nasty government

[crapmemory]

angeldraws I live in Lonodn. There is nothing below stamp duty level! I was wondering if a property was for sale at �270000 could we agree with the seller that the "price" would be �249000 and the balance would be for fixtures and fittings (carpets etc) ?

[angeldraws]

Ah, gotcha.........that does seem to be a roblem then - you can get two houses for a tenner up here.......!! Lol

[rugeleyboy]

as its a buyers market cant you say i will buy it at asking price but the seller pays the stamp duty?

[crapmemory]

Thanks for all your suggestions.Now just got to find a house!

[Dusty Bin]

Did you try rugeleyboy's suggestion, crapmemory?

If so, did it work?

Am comtemplating trying it myself so interested to know if it worked for you

Thanks in advance

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