SCA Tax – Stamp Duty Land Tax Relief (SDLT) Advisory Services

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Step 1: Initial Assessment

Start by contacting us for a free, no-obligation consultation. We’ll review your portfolio and provide initial expert feedback

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Step 2: SDLT Application

Our tax experts once instructed will calculate the potential savings and file an application with HMRC for an adjustment, if applicable.

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Step 3: HMRC Decision

Once HMRC have reviewed our submission, we will write to you with the outcome of our application and any savings achieved.

Case Studies

What is Stamp Duty?

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is tax paid by the buyer of a UK residential property.

The stamp duty rate paid will range from 5% to 12% of the purchase price, depending upon the value of the property bought, the purchase date and whether you are a first time buyer or multiple home owner.

A 2% surcharge is added to each of these rates for buyers who are non-UK residents. HMRC estimate that over £2 billion pounds is overpaid in stamp duty annually due to miscalculations & missed exemptions.

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Stamp Duty Land Tax Relief

Common Exemption Scenarios

Deceased Properties

As a property trader, acquiring a property from a deceased estate can result in a reduced SDLT liability.

Multiple Dwellings Relief

MDR is a tax relief designed to reduce SDLT on the purchase of multiple dwellings.

Mixed use

Purchasing property which includes residential and non-residential elements can provide SDLT relief.

Second Home Relief

In some cases, the surcharge paid on additional properties can result in relief once sold.

Here’s how we’ve helped others reclaim their Stamp Duty

Real Success Stories

An Estate agent referral client purchased a probate property through his business, but his solicitor calculated the Stamp Duty due as a private buyer, we achieved a refund of £4,000 on behalf of the client

Savings achieved

£4,000

Our client purchased a property in May 2022, which included a self-contained Granny flat, we were able to achieve a refund of £5600 by demonstrating that that the multiple dwellings relief (MDR) should apply, this is calculated on the individual price of a property. This tax amount is then multiplied by the number of dwellings present to give a final figure and hence our successful appeal.

Savings achieved

£5,600

Our client purchased a mixed-use property, (both commercial and residential) and his solicitor applied the full residential rate to the transaction, by accounting for the lower rate applied on commercial properties we were able to achieve a refund of £8500

Savings achieved

£8,500

Our client purchased a block of 40 flats, his solicitor calculated the Stamp Duty due on the entire development value, we were able to demonstrate to HMRC that the Duty calculation should be based on the value of each individual unit and we achieved a refund of £48,000 for the developer

Savings achieved

£48,000

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How Can We Help You

Free Consultation

We’ll review your property purchase to determine if you’ve overpaid Stamp Duty.

Simple Paperwork

Our expert team ensures your assessments are reviewed and calculations are processed efficiently.

Fully Managed Service

After providing written tax consultation, we deal with all HMRC enquiries

Fast & Efficient

We will review the full details of the property to quickly confirm your SDLT position

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