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Stamp Duty Land Tax
Stamp Duty on Uninhabitable Property: What You Need to Know
Purchasing a derelict or severely damaged property can offer excellent investment potential, but understanding the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)...
Stamp Duty for Non-UK Residents: The 2% Surcharge, Rates and Refunds Explained
Buying residential property in England or Northern Ireland as an overseas buyer comes with an additional tax cost that many purchasers do not...
Stamp Duty Land Tax and the 5% Additional Property Surcharge Explained
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has undergone some of its most significant changes in recent years. If you are buying a second home, a buy-to-let...
Understanding Stamp Duty on Gifted Property
Gifting a property to a family member might seem like a straightforward act of generosity, but it comes with important tax considerations that many...
SDLT Group Relief & Sub-Sale Relief: Can You Claim Both?
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) reliefs can feel complex, especially when more than one relief appears to apply to the same transaction. Two of the most...
Tell HMRC about changes to your Stamp Duty Land Tax return
You must tell HMRC about any errors or changes to your Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) return using the specific routes HMRC sets out, and in many cases...
HMRC Warns Homebuyers Over Bogus Stamp Duty Refund Claims
If you have recently purchased a property in England or Northern Ireland, you need to be aware of a growing threat. Rogue tax agents are targeting...
First Time Buyer Relief: Stamp Duty Guide for UK Homebuyers
Getting onto the property ladder is one of the most significant financial milestones in a person's life. For many first time buyers in England and...