CG64977 - Private residence relief: computation of relief: general rule

At its simplest, the amount of relief available is computed by dividing the period in which the property was used as its owner’s only or main residence, together with the final period of ownership, see CG64985+, by the total period of ownership.

Example

An individual acquires a dwelling-house in January 2011 for £100,000. It is his only or main residence from January 2014 to January 2018. The dwelling house is sold in January 2021 for £250,000.

The gain before relief is:

Description Amount (£)
Disposal proceeds 250,000
Less Cost 100,000
Equals Gain 150,000

Private Residence Relief

Period of ownership: January 2011 - January 2021 = 120 months

Period of only or main residence: January 2014 - January 2018 = 48 months

Final period allowed by s223(2) TCGA92 (see CG64985) = 9 months

The relief is (48+9) /120 x £150,000 = £71,250

The chargeable gain will be £78,750 (£150,000 - £71,250) before the annual exempt amount.