3 articles tagged with Holiday Home.
Buying a holiday home or second property in 2026/27 means paying a 5% SDLT surcharge on top of standard rates. Here's the worked maths on a £350,000 second home, and how the 3-year refund window works if you sell your main home.
Since April 2025, English councils can charge a 100% council tax premium on furnished second homes. Here's who pays it, the exemptions, and a full worked example.
A static caravan on a holiday park isn't taxed like a bricks-and-mortar second home — no stamp duty, no council tax in most cases, but site fees, income tax on rental profit and capital gains rules all still apply. Full guide with worked examples.
