The Scottish Finance and Public Administration Committee recommended approval of the Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (additional amount: transactions relating to second homes etc.) (Scotland) Amendment Order 2022.
The Order provides for an increase in the rate of the land and buildings transaction tax additional dwelling supplement from 4% to 6% and applies to transactions with an effective date of on or after 16 December 2022.
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