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LBTT (Land and Buildings Transaction Tax)
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Definition: Scotland's version of Stamp Duty, charged on property purchases. Bands and rates are set by the Scottish Government.
An Additional Dwelling Supplement applies to second homes and buy-to-let purchases. First-time buyers benefit from a higher zero-rate threshold. Revenue Scotland administers LBTT.
Primary source: revenue.scot