A Ukrainian woman, Kateryna Stepanovych, who relocated to Scotland, is facing a potential £9,000 property tax charge linked to her flat in Kyiv. This charge arose when she and her partner attempted to purchase a new home in North Ayrshire, only to discover that owning a property abroad triggers the Additional Dwelling Supplement tax in Scotland.
The couple, currently living in Orkney, had to withdraw their offer on the new property due to the unexpected tax burden. Their situation has drawn attention in the Scottish Parliament, with local officials seeking clarification on the implications of the tax for those affected by war in their home countries.