I'm looking to buy my first buy-to-let. Besides income tax, what other taxes (e.g., stamp duty, capital gains) will I definitely pay and how do they apply to a single property in England?
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First-time buy-to-let investors in England face Stamp Duty Land Tax with a 5% surcharge on purchases, and Capital Gains Tax at 18% or 24% on profits when selling, affecting profitability.
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