Stamp Duty on Buy to Let Properties

Just spotted this in the Telegraph


www.telegraph.co.uk/finance/personalfinance/investing/buy-to-let/12016569/New-buy-to-let-stamp-duty-How-much-will-you-pay.html


The higher rates will not apply to purchases of caravans, mobile homes or houseboats, or to corporate entities or funds making significant investments in residential property. The government will consult on the policy detail, including on whether an exemption for corporate entities and funds owning more than 15 residential properties is appropriate.

Not sure how relevant it is with crowdfunding etc, but interesting none the less.