Stamp Duty Returns: New HMRC Tax Adviser Rules for Conveyancers from May 2026

Key Points for Conveyancers Overview of the New HMRC SDLT Tax Adviser Requirements HMRC has confirmed that conveyancers who submit SDLT returns on behalf of their clients will be required to register as tax advisers under legislation being introduced in the Finance Bill 2025–26. The new requirement is set to come into effect from May […]

Another loss for HMRC!

Crocker and Edwards v HMRC TC/2024/04639/V This was a case where the Tribunal made their decision immediately following the parties submissions and the parties agreed for a short decision to be published on the basis that the decision was based on the specific facts of this appeal. Background The appeal was in relation to the […]

Some SDLT considerations for conveyancers

Now that the most recent SDLT rush is over we are sure that many conveyancers would be happy never to hear or talk about SDLT again, but SDLT is something which should always be given very careful consideration as the potential repercussions if the SDLT treatment is wrong can be costly for your client and […]