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Only first-time buyers can own homes in 99-to-1 shares from the start
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ABSD does not apply to first-time buyers and so they can choose to hold their property in any manner.
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Couples buying their first private property can own it in unequal shares of 99 to 1 from the start if they plan to pick up another one in the future.
The additional buyer’s stamp duty (ABSD) does not apply to first-time buyers and so they can choose to hold their property in any manner.