Last 12 months a record high for property taxes in Scotland
Original Article Summary
Revenues from Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (LBTT) for Aug 2024-Jul 2025 was 18.2% higher than over Aug 2023-July 2024
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Scottish property taxes reached record £714.2m in 12 months with ADS contributing £221.3m (30.9%), showing investor resilience despite 8% tax rates but raising questions about policy sustainability and economic impact.
Investor Relevance
Critical for Scottish property investment decisions - demonstrates actual tax burden levels, shows market resilience despite high costs, and signals potential policy risks. The £19,877 average tax per transaction above £325k directly impacts acquisition costs and ROI calculations.
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