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A friend of mine is in the process of purchasing a house with his girlfriend. they will not complete before 1 April. He presently owns a house comprising five holiday flats plus his own quarters. He intends to retain that building and to let out his living space on again a holiday basis.

Can anyone say if his giving up his quarters will enable him to recover the 3% stamp duty land tax which, on the face of it, they will have to pay on completion of the purchase. His partner has no other relevant accommodation, they live together in his living quarters.

Any assistance in answering this one would be very gratefully appreciated.