SCHEDULE 5Multiple dwellings relief

PART 2Transactions to which this schedule applies

The rule

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This schedule applies to relevant transactions.

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A relevant transaction is a transaction (other than a transaction to which schedule 19 (leases) applies) that is—

a

within paragraph 4 or paragraph 5, and

b

not excluded by paragraph 6.

Single transaction relating to multiple dwellings

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A transaction is within this paragraph if its main subject-matter consists of—

a

an interest in at least two dwellings, or

b

an interest in at least two dwellings and other property.

Linked transactions relating to multiple dwellings

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A transaction is within this paragraph if—

a

its main subject-matter consists of—

i

an interest in a single dwelling, or

ii

an interest in a single dwelling and other property,

b

it is one of a number of linked transactions, and

c

the main subject-matter of at least one of the other linked transactions consists of—

i

an interest in some other dwelling or dwellings, or

ii

an interest in some other dwelling or dwellings and other property.

Excluded transactions

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A transaction is excluded by this paragraph if—

a

relief under schedule 9 (crofting community right to buy) is available for it, or

b

relief under schedule 10 (group relief), 11 (reconstruction relief and acquisition relief) or 13 (charities relief)—

i

is available for it, or

ii

has been withdrawn from it.