HMRC Cracks Down on Uninhabitable Property SDLT Claims: What Homebuyers Need to Know

HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) has issued a clear warning to homebuyers and taxpayers regarding Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund claims based on properties being “uninhabitable at the time of purchase.” The move follows a surge in claims—many of which were made on the advice of third-party firms marketing to buyers seeking to reduce […]