Stamp duty advice
The short answer
SDLT calculation and reliefs
- Price from
- £300.00
- Time on site
- 1 to 2 hours
What you get
You receive a clear understanding of your SDLT obligations, an accurate calculation of the tax due, and advice on any applicable reliefs or exemptions for your property purchase.
When do you need a Stamp duty advice?
You should get advice before you swap contracts or if your situation is complex.
- When buying a second home
- If you are a first-time buyer
- When buying through a company
- If the property has a shop
- When claiming a tax refund
- If the land has multiple buildings
What happens on the day
A tax expert will look at your property paperwork to check your tax bill.
- They check your ownership history
- They look for tax discounts
- They calculate the exact total
- They explain the payment deadlines
- They help fill out tax forms
- They check for any errors
How to prepare
- Gather your recent property deeds
- List all homes you own
- Find your residency status details
- Note the final purchase price
- List any fixtures included
- Detail any commercial use land
- Record previous home sale dates
- Keep your solicitor details handy
How to improve your result
- Check for first-time buyer relief
- Ask about mixed-use tax rates
- Check for multiple dwellings relief
- Deduct costs of loose furniture
- Claim refunds for sold homes
- Submit your forms on time
Why it is useful day to day
Getting the right advice saves you money and gives you total peace of mind.
- Avoids expensive tax office fines
- Lowers your upfront moving costs
- Finds hidden tax relief options
- Speeds up the legal process
- Prevents future legal headaches
- Secures refunds for past mistakes
Why we ask these questions
Your advisor will ask specific questions to make sure you pay the lowest legal rate.
- Do you own other homes?
- Is there any commercial land?
- Are you a UK resident?
- Is this your first home?
- Are any fittings included?
- Is the price fair market value?
Frequently asked questions
Often needed alongside
Conveyancing: Purchase
Legal work to buy a property
Property tax planning
Structure, ownership and tax planning
Portfolio incorporation advice
Moving a portfolio into a company
Legal indemnity & title insurance
Covers missing consents and title defects
- Recurring
Property company accounts
Limited company accounts and corporation tax
Declaration of trust
Record who owns what share
Capital gains on property
CGT calculation and 60-day return
- Legal requirement
- Recurring
ATED returns
Annual tax on enveloped dwellings