SDLT concerns transferring a property to a company
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that is generally payable on the purchase or transfer of land and property in England, and Northern Ireland. Wales and Scotland set their own
Valuing property for ATED
The Annual Tax on Enveloped Dwellings (ATED) is a tax payable by certain Non-Natural Persons (NNPs) that own interests in dwellings valued at more than £500,000. These provisions
SDLT change for mixed use buildings
HMRC’s published guidance on the application of the 3% higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) has been updated. The higher rates of SDLT were introduced on 1 April 2016 and
Property nil-rate thresholds raised in Scotland and Wales
The Scottish and Welsh governments have both confirmed increases in their respective nil-rate thresholds for stamp duty purposes. This follows the announcement of an increase in
New Stamp Duty surcharge announced
A new consultation has been launched by HM Treasury together with HMRC seeking views on the design of a new 1% Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) surcharge on non-UK residents purchasing
SDLT payment deadline to be reduced
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is a tax that is generally payable on the purchase or transfer of land and property in England and Northern Ireland. It is also payable in respect of
Stamp duty and leasehold property
Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is payable whether you buy a freehold property, a new or existing leasehold property or a shared ownership property. SDLT has been replaced in Scotland
Stamp duty land tax for first time buyers
New figures published by the government have revealed that 69,000 first-time home buyers have benefited from the recent changes to the Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rules. Under rules
First-time buyer bonanza
The biggest prize from the recent Budget went to first-time home buyers after the Chancellor announced changes to the stamp duty land tax (SDLT) rules. With immediate effect from
Autumn Budget 2017 – SDLT for first-time buyers
As the Chancellor, Philip Hammond alluded to in his Budget speech there had been much speculation in the press that he would do something to alleviate the Stamp Duty Land Tax