F1Schedule 6BTransfers involving multiple dwellings
Transactions to which this Schedule applies
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(1)
This Schedule applies to a chargeable transaction that is—
(a)
within sub-paragraph (2) or sub-paragraph (3), and
(b)
not excluded by sub-paragraph (4).
(2)
A transaction is within this sub-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.
(3)
A transaction is within this sub-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.
(4)
A transaction is excluded by this sub-paragraph if—
(a)
section 74 or 75 applies to it, F2...
F3(aa)
paragraph 3 of Schedule 4A applies to it, or
(b)
relief under Schedule 7 or Schedule 8 is available for it or would be available for it on the making of a claim or has been withdrawn from it.
(5)
A reference in this Schedule to an interest in a dwelling is to any chargeable interest in or over a dwelling.
(6)
But, in the case of a dwelling subject to a lease granted for an initial term of more than 21 years, any interest that is a superior interest in relation to the lease is to be ignored in determining whether a transaction is a relevant transaction.
F4(7)
Sub-paragraph (6) does not apply where—
(a)
the vendor is a qualifying body within the meaning of paragraph 5 of Schedule 9,
(b)
the transaction is a sale under a sale and leaseback arrangement within the meaning of section 57A(2),
(c)
that sale is the grant of a leasehold interest, and
(d)
the leaseback element of that arrangement is exempt from charge under section 57A.