Conveyancers: Mandatory Tax Adviser Registration Is Coming
Following guidance released on 17 February 2026 by HMRC, I have reviewed both the published guidance and the draft Finance Bill, along with the committee stage scrutiny. While the guidance is helpful in providing additional information, several important points still require clarification from HMRC. Conveyancing firms submitting Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) returns need to […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
