No CGT payable · full Principal Private Residence relief applies
Net Profit After CGT
£0.00
Sale price minus all costs and tax
Gross Gain
£0.00
PPR Relief
£0.00
Gain After PPR
£0.00
Annual Exempt Amount
£3,000
CGT Owed
£0.00
Net Profit
£0.00
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Step-by-Step Breakdown
Sale Price £0.00
Less: Purchase Price -£0.00
Less: Purchase Costs -£0.00
Less: Sale Costs -£0.00
Less: Improvement Costs -£0.00
Gross Gain £0.00
Less: PPR Relief -£0.00
Gain After PPR £0.00
Less: Annual Exempt Amount (AEA) -£0.00
Taxable Gain £0.00
Basic Rate Portion £0.00
Higher Rate Portion £0.00
Total CGT Owed £0.00
Net Profit (Gross Gain minus CGT) £0.00
Note: CGT on a UK residential property sale must be reported and paid to HMRC within 60 days of the completion date using the CGT on UK Property online service. Failure to report on time can result in penalties and interest.
PPR Relief Calculation
Total Months Owned 60
Months Lived in as Main Home 60
Final 9 Months (always qualifying) 9
Total Qualifying Months 60
PPR Fraction 100%

The final 9 months of ownership always qualify for PPR relief, even if you were not living in the property, as long as it was your main residence at some point. This covers the period between moving out and completing a sale.

Property Capital Gains Tax · Frequently Asked Questions

What is Principal Private Residence relief?

Principal Private Residence (PPR) relief, sometimes called Private Residence Relief (PRR), exempts all or part of the capital gain on a property from CGT if you have lived in it as your only or main home. If you lived there for the entire period of ownership, 100% of the gain is exempt · no CGT is payable. If you only lived there for part of the time, relief is given proportionally: the fraction of the gain exempt equals qualifying months divided by total months owned. The final 9 months of ownership always count as qualifying months, even if you had already moved out, to allow time to sell the property.

What are the CGT rates on property in 2026/27?

For 2026/27 the CGT rates on UK residential property are 18% for gains falling within the basic rate band and 24% for gains in the higher or additional rate band. Your rate is determined by adding the taxable gain to your other income. Gains that fall within the remaining basic rate band (up to £50,270 for England, Wales and Northern Ireland) are taxed at 18%; anything above is taxed at 24%. These rates apply to second homes, buy-to-let properties, and any portion of a gain not covered by PPR relief. The £3,000 annual exempt amount (AEA) is deducted before the rates are applied.

When do I have to pay CGT on a property sale?

If you sell a UK residential property and a CGT liability arises, you must report it to HMRC and pay the tax within 60 days of the completion date · not the exchange of contracts. You do this using HMRC's CGT on UK Property online service. This 60-day window applies even if you have not yet completed your Self Assessment tax return. If no CGT is due (for example, full PPR relief applies or the gain is within the AEA), there is no obligation to report. Missing the 60-day deadline can result in automatic late filing penalties of £100 or more, plus interest on unpaid tax.

For informational purposes only · Not financial advice · Tax rates shown are for 2026/27 · PPR relief rules are complex · Always consult a qualified tax adviser or solicitor for your personal situation