LBTT in Inverclyde
Land and Buildings Transaction Tax at Inverclyde's own average prices.
Last checked: 2 November 2026, against the UK House Price Index and Revenue Scotland's published rates.
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How much LBTT will I pay in Inverclyde?
As of August 2026, the average home in Inverclyde costs £114,526. A home mover paying the local average of £146,002 pays £20 in LBTT, and a first-time buyer at £97,824 pays £0. A second home adds the 8% Additional Dwelling Supplement on the whole price.
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LBTT at Inverclyde's average prices
| Buyer | Price | LBTT (with ADS where due) |
|---|---|---|
| First-time buyer, at the local first-time buyer average | £97,824 | £0 |
| Home mover, at the local average for movers | £146,002 | £20 |
| Flat (usually leasehold), at the local flat average | £86,644 | £0 |
| Detached house, at the local detached average | £322,103 | £5,705 |
| Second home or buy-to-let, at the local average | £114,526 | £9,162 |
More questions about buying in Inverclyde
What is the average house price in Inverclyde?
£114,526 in August 2026, 42% below the Scotland average of £198,397. How prices in Inverclyde have moved over the year.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026.
How is LBTT worked out on a home in Inverclyde?
£20 in all on the local average for home movers, £146,002, charged slice by slice: 0% on £145,000 and 2% on £1,002 (£20).
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; Revenue Scotland, LBTT residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Do first-time buyers pay LBTT in Inverclyde?
First-time buyer relief raises the LBTT nil rate band to £175,000. At the local first-time buyer average of £97,824, LBTT is nothing.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, August 2026; Revenue Scotland, LBTT residential rates, rates checked 2 November 2026.
Are new-build homes dearer in Inverclyde?
Yes: new-build homes averaged £148,351 in June 2026, 35% more than existing homes at £109,774.
Source: HM Land Registry, UK House Price Index, June 2026.
How much is council tax in Inverclyde?
£1,674 a year at Band D on average for 2026-27, including precepts. Every band in Inverclyde.
Nearby councils
| Area | Average price | LBTT, home mover |
|---|---|---|
| Renfrewshire | £157,738 | £1,238 |
| West Dunbartonshire | £132,345 | £442 |
| North Ayrshire | £140,577 | £474 |
| East Renfrewshire | £303,413 | £9,453 |
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Prices over the last year: house prices in Inverclyde.
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Questions
How much is LBTT in Inverclyde?
Sources
- HM Land Registry and Registers of Scotland: UK House Price Index, full file (August 2026)
- Land and Buildings Transaction Tax (Scotland) Act 2013
- LBTT (Scotland) Act 2013, Schedule 2A (Additional Dwelling Supplement)
- Revenue Scotland: LBTT residential rates and first-time buyer relief
- Revenue Scotland: Additional Dwelling Supplement
House prices from the UK House Price Index for August 2026, retrieved 2026-11-02; LBTT worked out with Revenue Scotland's published rates. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. This page is general information, not legal advice, and hasn't been reviewed by a solicitor. Instrukt is not a law firm.