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 […]
Today’s Conveyancer Podcast – Stamp Duty under the spotlight; myths and pitfalls
Click here to listen to Louise Wise on the most recent episode of the Today’s Conveyancer Podcast when she discussed some of the key SDLT considerations for conveyancers and highlighted the importance of seeking expert advice from the outset to navigate complex SDLT issues and deliver the best outcomes for clients.
SDLT: Residential or Mixed Use?
Our latest article posted in Today’s Conveyancer. Click here to read the full article.
Relatus continue our winning streak against HMRC
Smith and Smith v HMRC TC/2024/02856 This was another successful appeal on behalf of our clients concerning a property with a detached annex which HMRC argued was not suitable for use as a single dwelling meaning that the Taxpayers’ claim for Multiple Dwelling Relief (MDR) was rejected. Facts The property consisted of a 5 bedroomed […]
SDLT knowledge check: Are you getting it right?
Our article in Today’s Conveyancer setting out some useful FAQ’s we are asked. Click here to read the full article.
New build home buying incentives could reduce SDLT liability
Article posted in Today’s Conveyancer. Click here to read the full article.
Uninhabitable or in need of repair?
An area rife with misleading advice and false claims is that of uninhabitable properties and it is an area that HMRC are intent on cracking down on. HMRC’s own guidance states that: “A very high proportion of the SDLT repayment claims that HMRC receives in relation to this area are wrong. Customers should be cautious […]
