With Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) the subject of yet another current consultation, the whys and wherefores of this most complex of UK taxes stand to be altered once again. With up to one in ten buyers already paying the wrong amount of Stamp Duty, it can’t help but feel that the dice are being […]Read More
Stamp Duty is one of most used but least familiar taxes that Conveyancers face. These are some common questions which legal advisers ask themselves on a frequent basis: When should it, and shouldn’t it, be claimed? How is it calculated and how do I ensure I get it right? How do I protect my practice […]Read More
SDLT Compass are holding a webinar on 9th May at 2pm. The session will include training and a Q&A on Compass. The benefits on attending the sessions are: Learn more on how to use Compass as a one stop application for all your SDLT/LBTT/LTT needs. Be first to see our upcoming developments and how we […]Read More
If you’ve ever bought and/or sold property in England, or indeed been paying attention to the news for the past year, you’ve likely heard the term “Stamp Duty”. SDLT stands for Stamp Duty Land Tax, which is referring to the exact same thing, only correctly. Confused? You aren’t alone. In fairness, the various terms people use […]Read More
It’s quite likely that, up until the last few years, Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has not been a pressing subject in the minds of many UK Property Lawyers. Payable on all transactions above £125,000 at the moment, it’s hardly the most complex looking or exciting part of a property transaction, after all. You calculate […]Read More
When it comes to Stamp Duty, for a long time there has only been one way to calculate what’s owed. HMRC’s online Stamp Duty Calculator has long been the sole port of call for solicitors, estate agents, mortgage brokers and buyers looking to work out HMRC’s due on the purchase of a new property. But […]Read More
Part 1 outlined the basics of MDR for standard purchases involving several dwellings and for mixed purchases of dwellings and non-residential property. This part concerns the more contentions area of Granny Annexes and Subsidiary Dwellings. Part 3 covers MDR and building projects and also the main exclusions and post completion events which trigger clawback. The […]Read More
One of the hot topics around SDLT these days is MDR which I intend to deal with in 3 articles. This week Part 1 outlines the main issues. Next week Part 2 covers what is a dwelling for MDR and how it applies to annexes. Part 3 covers MDR and building projects and also the […]Read More
Amid a recent drastic increase in property transactions and in light of increased claims in this area, we asked SDLT Compass, expert advisers on the subject, to highlight the key risks of SDLT and how best conveyancers can handle these. As one of the areas of work with the most PI claims, conveyancers face many risks, […]Read More
The end of the SDLT holiday was a relief for Julie, a hardworking conveyancer in a market town, relentless pressure from thankless clients, working weekends and evenings for months. Then of course, the SDLT returns and Land Registrations had to be dealt with- it didn’t end with the end of the holiday. Six months later, […]Read More