MA Lawyers has partnered with Compass Concierge to provide a fully managed land tax service across its property transactions.
The specialist property law firm will use Concierge to manage the SDLT process from initial client contact through to calculation, preparation and submission of the return to HMRC.
Based near Birmingham city centre, MA Lawyers works exclusively in property law and advises clients on residential sales and purchases, new build properties, refinancing, transfers of equity, lease extensions and commercial property transactions.
By introducing Concierge, the firm is adding a dedicated outsourced SDLT function to its existing conveyancing service. Compass will liaise directly with clients where required, assess the circumstances of each transaction, calculate the correct liability and manage the HMRC submission process.
Each calculation is indemnified and supported by a complete audit trail, providing MA Lawyers with a consistent and clearly documented approach across its caseload.
The service is designed to operate as an extension of the firm’s own team, with communication handled in accordance with MA Lawyers’ approach to clear, practical and client focused advice.
Sonia Lawrence, Senior Conveyancer at MA Lawyers, said:
“SDLT has become an increasingly specialist area and there can be a considerable amount of information to establish before the correct position can be determined.
Our priority is to guide clients through their property transaction as clearly and efficiently as possible. Concierge gives our clients direct access to specialist land tax support while ensuring that the calculation and submission are managed consistently from beginning to end.
It also removes a significant administrative and technical burden from our conveyancing team. Our fee earners can remain focused on progressing the legal work and supporting the client, while knowing that the SDLT element is being handled by specialists with the appropriate systems, expertise and professional protection in place.”
Unlike a calculation only service, Concierge manages the complete process. This includes gathering relevant information from the client, identifying cases that require specialist consideration, completing the calculation, preparing and submitting the return and providing post completion support where necessary.
The service combines Compass technology with expert oversight, allowing routine matters to be handled efficiently while ensuring that more complex transactions receive the appropriate level of technical review.
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