What if you buy with the firm intention of resale
When working out whether or not you are required to pay tax on the profit from the sale of a property, your intention when you bought it is one of the important factors to consider.
It is common for people who buy property to think of themselves as a property investor however this is not always the case.
If you have a firm intention to sell the property at the time you purchase it, then for tax purposes you are likely to be regarded as a property speculator or a dealer and you will have to pay tax on the later sale.
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Date published: 30 Jul 2010
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