Do you pay stamp duty on holiday homes, lodges, or static caravans?

Stamp duty, also known as stamp duty land tax (SDLT), is a customary tax typically paid on the purchase of new properties in the UK.

In most cases, there are no stamp duty charges incurred when purchasing holiday homes. Irrespective of their value or location, stamp duty doesn’t usually apply to caravans, mobile homes, holiday homes, park homes or lodges.

Why is there no stamp duty?

Stamp duty applies to the purchase of residential or commercial properties and land within the UK. When acquiring a holiday home, static caravan, or similar property, you’re purchasing the property, not the land it occupies, so, stamp duty typically does not apply in such cases.

What about Scotland and Wales?

In Scotland, the equivalent of stamp duty is the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT). In Wales, it’s called the Wales Land Transaction Tax (LTT). In both cases, the same rules apply — there’s no stamp duty tax for the purchase of a holiday home, lodge, mobile home or caravan.

Have you got more questions?

If you have any other questions regarding holiday home ownership, we’d be happy to help. With over 50 holiday parks situated in stunning locations throughout the UK –our welcoming team is ready to assist you with every aspect of your journey toward owning a holiday home.