Winning Against HMRC: How Relatus Has Secured 5 MDR Victories – and What It Means for You
At Relatus, we’re proud to have won five of our last six appeals at the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) on Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR). These results aren’t just wins for our clients—they show that with the right advice, taxpayers can succeed against HMRC, even when the odds feel stacked against them. Why These Wins Matter Although […]
Deputy Prime Minister Resigns Over SDLT Error: Angela Rayner’s SDLT Error Highlights the Complexity of Property Tax
Recently, the media has been awash with reports about the Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner admitting that she underpaid Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) by approximately £40,000 when she bought an £800,000 flat in Hove in May 2025. Rayner has now resigned after the independent ethics advisor found that she failed to seek expert tax […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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.
HMRC Penalties
It is important to pay the correct amount of SDLT at the right time to avoid any penalties. Getting it wrong or deliberately underpaying SDLT can lead to hefty penalties. When could a penalty be charged? There are two main types of penalties for SDLT: What are the late filing and/or payment penalties? The SDLT […]
That’s Interesting…
Most Taxpayers and conveyancers will be aware of the fact that HMRC can charge penalties for an incorrect SDLT return or amendment resulting in a loss of tax, but what is often overlooked is that HMRC will also charge interest on any sums of underpaid tax from the date the tax was due until the […]
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 […]
