Do you pay capital gains tax on remortgage?
(Last Updated: 08/12/2023)
20/03/2023
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A remortgage on its own does not trigger a need to pay capital gains tax. You would need to declare and pay Capital Gains Tax if the remortgage was linked to a disposal of part of the beneficial interest that, at some point during your ownership, wasn't your Principle Private Residence. Some examples where if you remortgage you do pay capital gains tax:
When would you pay Capital Gains Tax on a Remortgage? | When wouldn't you pay Capital Gains Tax on a Remortgage? |
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Is the capital gains tax paid on the equity released?
No, it isn't. You pay capital gains tax on the net gain on disposal of the assets, or part disposal. For example, if you buy a property for £100,000 with a £75,000 mortgage, if the property increased in 5 years to £200,000, you could remortgage to take out the additional £75,000 equity. You don't pay CGT at this point. If in a further 5 years the property increased to £300,000 and you sell, then the calculation is £300,000 less the original £100,000, less cost of purchase and sale, less your CGT allowance - then you pay the CGT on the net gain.Need tax advice on your property transaction?
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What if I gift the property to someone else?
Where you gift the property to a connected party to you, then you pay CGT on the market value of the property, regardless of what you gave it away for. Read more - What is the Capital Gains Tax on Gifted Property?What are the current rates for Capital Gains Tax?
The Capital Gains Tax on residential sale profit is as follows:
| Tax Band | Income Tax Band | Capital Gains Tax Rate (chargeable on profits) |
| Basic rate income tax payer | £0 to £50,270 | 18% |
| Higher rate income tax payer | Over £50,271 | 24% (post 6th March 2024 budget) |
Non-UK Residents pay a flat rate of 28% for any gain. You have a tax-free allowance of £3,000 for 2023-24. Ensure that allowable expenses are deducted to reduce the gain.
Source: HMRC - Capital Gains Tax Rates
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