SCHEDULE 10ALTERNATIVE PROPERTY FINANCE RELIEFS

PART 4EXEMPT INTEREST

Interest held by financial institution an exempt interest

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1

An interest held by a financial institution as a result of the first transaction within the meaning of paragraph 2(1)(a) is an exempt interest (but see the following).

2

The interest ceases to be an exempt interest if—

a

the lease mentioned in paragraph 2(1)(c) ceases to have effect, or

b

the right under paragraph 2(1)(d) ceases to have effect or becomes subject to a restriction.

3

The interest is not an exempt interest if group relief, acquisition relief or reconstruction relief is available on the first transaction (even if such a relief is subsequently withdrawn).

4

Despite sub-paragraph (1), the interest is not an exempt interest in respect of—

a

the first transaction itself, or

b

a further transaction within the meaning of paragraph 2(4).