Stamp Duty Refunds: How SCA Tax Can Help You Reclaim Overpaid Stamp Duty

Stamp Duty Refund: Are You Owed Thousands in Overpaid SDLT?

Many UK property buyers are unaware they could be eligible for a stamp duty refund. Due to complex and misunderstood stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rules, thousands of people have unknowingly overpaid. If you’ve purchased a property in England or Northern Ireland in the last four years, there’s a real chance you might be owed money.

At SCA Tax, we specialise in helping individuals and investors reclaim stamp duty, often securing refunds worth thousands of pounds.

What is a Stamp Duty Refund?

A stamp duty refund (also known as an SDLT reclaim) occurs when HMRC has collected more tax than was actually due during your property purchase. This typically happens when:

A property was wrongly classified as standard when it should have qualified for a lower rate (e.g. mixed-use or uninhabitable).
You paid the 3% second home surcharge on a main residence.
You bought a property with an annexe or additional land that qualifies for multiple dwellings relief (MDR).
You inherited or were gifted a property and incorrectly paid SDLT.

Thousands of people have successfully reclaimed stamp duty, but many more are still unaware they even qualify.

Why Choose SCA Tax for Your Stamp Duty Reclaim?

SCA Tax is a trusted specialist in stamp duty refunds. Here’s how we help:

Free Eligibility Check: We offer a no-obligation, free stamp duty refund check. Simply send us your purchase details and we’ll assess your case.
Expert Analysis: Our SDLT experts review your transaction in depth, identifying any overlooked reliefs or misclassifications. We liaise with HMRC on your behalf from start to finish.
No Win, No Fee: If your refund claim is unsuccessful, you don’t pay us a penny. Our fees are only due upon a successful stamp duty reclaim.
Nationwide Support: No matter where you are in England or Northern Ireland, we can support your stamp duty refund claim remotely and efficiently.

Common Scenarios Where a Stamp Duty Refund May Apply

Here are just a few examples where buyers may be due an SDLT refund:

Annexes or Granny Flats: Multiple Dwellings Relief may apply.
Uninhabitable Properties: May be exempt from standard rates.
Mixed-Use Properties: Part-commercial and part-residential properties are taxed differently.
Second Home Surcharge Mistakes: Many buyers wrongly paid the 3% surcharge.

If your case fits any of these, or you're unsure, we highly recommend a stamp duty reclaim assessment.

Act Fast - Time Limits Apply

You have up to four years from the property completion date to file a stamp duty reclaim. If you delay, you risk missing the opportunity to recover your money.

Start Your Stamp Duty Refund Claim Today

Think you’ve overpaid? Let the experts at SCA Tax help you reclaim stamp duty quickly and easily. With a no-win, no-fee model and no upfront cost, you’ve got nothing to lose - and potentially thousands to gain.