购买英格兰的第二套房产，在我已经拥有苏格兰房产的情况下，是否需要缴纳更高的印花税？

如果您已经拥有苏格兰的房产并在英格兰购买第二套房产，那么您将需要支付第二套房产更高的印花税（SDLT）。这是因为SDLT规则适用于包括苏格兰和英格兰在内的英国所有房产。

第二套房产和买房出租 (Buy-to-let) 物业需要支付比较高的SDLT。目前，较高的SDLT费率比标准SDLT费率高出3%。但是，您需要支付的确切SDLT金额取决于房产的购买价格和其他因素，例如您是否是首次购房者或外国购房者。

值得注意的是，SDLT规则可能非常复杂，费率和门槛也可能会发生变化。因此，最好从律师或产权转让人员那里获得专业建议，他们可以指导您完成购房流程，并帮助您了解房产购买的SDLT影响。

Will buying a second house in England, while owning a house in Scotland, result in higher stamp duty?

Yes, if you already own a property in Scotland and you purchase a second property in England, you will have to pay the higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on the second property. This is because the SDLT rules apply to all properties in the United Kingdom, including Scotland and England.

The higher rate of SDLT is charged on second homes and buy-to-let properties. Currently, the higher rate of SDLT is an additional 3% on top of the standard SDLT rates. However, the exact amount of SDLT you will have to pay depends on the purchase price of the property and other factors, such as whether you are a first-time buyer or a foreign buyer.

It’s worth noting that the rules around SDLT can be complex, and the rates and thresholds are subject to change. Therefore, it’s always a good idea to seek professional advice from a solicitor or conveyancer who can guide you through the process and help you understand the SDLT implications of your property purchase.