Montserrat Property Stamp Duty & ALHL Calculator
Determine transfer stamp duties, Alien Land Holding Licence (ALHL) fees, mortgage legal charge costs, and conveyancing solicitor fees across Montserrat.
Montserrat Property Acquisition Cost Breakdown
📊 Statutory Breakdown Matrix
| Statutory Component | Amount / Metric |
|---|---|
| Real Estate Conveyance Stamp Duty | -- |
| Alien Landholding License (ALHL) Fee | -- |
| Mortgage Deed Stamp Duty | -- |
| Conveyancing Legal Fees (approx. 2%) | -- |
| Total Statutory Real Estate Closing Cash Outlay | -- |
Montserrat Real Estate Conveyancing & Stamp Duty
Under the Montserrat Stamp Act and Land Holding Regulations, real property conveyancing attracts statutory duties payable to the Inland Revenue Department upon registration with the Land Registry in Brades.
Belonger vs Non-Belonger Rules
• Belongers: Pay 5.0% transfer stamp duty, with first-time buyers benefiting from exemption on the first EC$ 300,000.
• Non-Belongers: Must obtain an Alien Land Holding Licence (ALHL). Built residential property attracts 5% stamp + 7.5% ALHL (12.5% total); undeveloped land incurs 5% stamp + 10.0% ALHL (15.0% total).
Mortgage Stamp Duty
Registered mortgage charges incur a statutory 1.0% stamp duty on the loan amount secured. Legal conveyancing retainers typically range between 1.5% and 2.0% of the property value.