What is the current average capital gains tax (CGT) relief or exemption I can claim when selling a buy-to-let property in the UK, especially if I've previously lived in it?
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The annual CGT exempt amount is £3,000. Private Residence Relief (PRR) provides an exemption for periods a BTL property was your main home, plus the final 9 months of ownership.
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