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Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013

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PART 5Withdrawal of relief

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13(1)Relief under this schedule is withdrawn in the following circumstances.

(2)Where relief is withdrawn, the amount of tax chargeable is the amount that would have been chargeable in respect of the acquisition but for the relief.

Relief under Part 3

14Relief under Part 3 of this schedule (acquisition by property trader from individual acquiring new dwelling) is withdrawn if the property trader—

(a)spends more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the old dwelling,

(b)grants a lease or licence of the old dwelling, or

(c)permits any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the old dwelling.

15Paragraph 14(b) does not apply to the grant of a lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than 6 months.

Relief under Part 4

16Relief under Part 4 of this schedule (acquisition by property trader from individual where chain of transactions breaks down) is withdrawn if the property trader—

(a)spends more than the permitted amount on refurbishment of the old dwelling,

(b)grants a lease or licence of the old dwelling, or

(c)permits any of its principals or employees (or any person connected with any of its principals or employees) to occupy the old dwelling.

17Paragraph 16(b) does not apply to the grant of a lease or licence to the individual for a period of no more than 6 months.

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