Property Tax Advice for Conveyancers

SDLT Check Service

Acting for a client on a property purchase means that you also have the task of completing and submitting the SDLT return. SDLT is a complicated and constantly changing property tax which is often underestimated by both purchasers and professionals.

Advice on SDLT for Conveyancers

Are you a conveyancer? Need advice on SDLT?

Our SDLT check service provides conveyancers and solicitors with advice on all things SDLT.

We have seen many incorrect SDLT returns and this could be anything from a simple error in the calculations, a missed relief or an incorrect rate of SDLT being applied as a result of the specific property being purchased or the purchasers themselves. We appreciate that a purchaser will not always provide you with all the information you need to fully assess the SDLT treatment and it is not always obvious what information is required.

An error on an SDLT return can not only lead to financial loss for your client but could lead to a complaint or even a negligence claim against your firm.

Relatus can work with you to ensure that your SDLT returns are correct. We will check the SDLT treatment and calculations on your purchase files and will also advise as to whether any reliefs or reductions may apply. This valuable service could save your clients money but most importantly it means that you are unlikely to face a negligence claim should there be an error.

We know that SDLT is a small part of the work that you carry out as a conveyancer but to your client it is a huge expense at a time when they are trying to keep the costs of buying a property to a minimum. There are many firms who will contact them after the purchase to raise the possibility that their solicitor erred and caused them to pay more SDLT than they should.

We can make sure that your clients pay the correct amount and most importantly to them, the lowest amount of SDLT at the date of purchase meaning you will not face future complaints or worse.
Speak to us today to discuss how we can assist you.

Reasons to use Relatus for your Property Tax

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Check out the many reasons why our customers choose us. We may be slightly biased, but our TrustPilot reviews are not.

An average of 4.9 out of 5, across 225+ reviews.

Highly rated on TrustPilot

We have an average rating of 4.9 from over 225 reviews.

Over 10 years experience

We have helped people to pay the correct amount of SDLT and LTT for over 10 years.

We have the expertise

Relatus specialises in SDLT and LTT, we are made up of qualified accountants, qualified members of the Association of Taxation Technicians (ATT) and qualified (non-practicing) solicitors.

We are good at what we do

HMRC regularly agree with our position and we have recently won an appeal at the First Tier Tax Tribunal.

Flexible Fee structure

Fixed and contingent Fee arrangements available to suit our client’s preferences.

Opinion Service

We can provide full written advice to ensure that the correct amount of SDLT or LTT is paid.

Check out the SDLT rates in England

SDLT Rates in England

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable when you purchase property or land in England worth more than £250,000 or £125,000 from 1 April 2025. If you are a first time buyer different thresholds and rates apply.

Want to know more?

If you have any questions about your property tax, then get in touch with our team here at Relatus who will be happy to help.