stamp duty land tax
Slash Your Stamp Duty Legally
Work with property tax experts to uncover refunds and reduce SDLT liabilities.
£ 15M+
SDLT Savings Secured for Clients
200+
Property Transactions Reviewed
1,000+
Reclaimed in SDLT Refunds
We’ve Helped
UK Property Buyers Avoid Costly SDLT Mistakes
Hotel Refurbishment
A hotel owner in the approached us seeking to reduce their tax bill. By accurately identifying and claiming Capital Allowances on their hotel’s heating and lighting systems, we delivered a cash saving of £1,125,000, which they have since reinvested into their business.
Total Spend: £5,000,000
PMA’s Identified: £3,500,000
SBA’s Identified: £1,000,000
Total Cash Savings for the project:
£1,125,000
Business Park Construction
Total Spend: £150,000,000
PMA’s Identified: £45,000,000
SBA’s Identified: £70,000,000
Total Cash Saving:
£62,500,000
Shop and Managers Accommodation
A client purchased a high street property with two retail units and managers accommodation above. The property was purchased by an individual. Capital Allowances we offset again income tax (40%)
Total Spend: £550,000 (incl SDLT)
PMA’s Identified: £175,000
SBA’s Identified: N/A
Total Cash Savings for this property:
£70,000
What is Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT)?
SDLT is a tax you pay when purchasing property or land in England or Northern Ireland over a certain threshold.
Rates vary based on property type, buyer status, and ownership structure.
You could be overpaying if:
- You bought multiple dwellings
- The property is misclassified as residential instead of mixed-use
- You missed out on available reliefs like MDR or the 6+ rule
How Can
Specialist SDLT Advice Save You Thousands
Metrics
Scenario A: Applied MDR (Multiple Dwellings Relief)
Scenario B: Paid Standard SDLT
Purchase
4 flats for £1.2M
4 flats for £1.2M
SDLT Paid
£36,000
£63,750
Tax Saving
£27,750
£0
Outcome
Thousands saved using correct relief
Overpaid tax by £27,750
With proper classification and the right reliefs, thousands can be saved even reclaimed if already overpaid.
Do You Qualify for SDLT Advice or Refunds?
If you purchased property in the last 4 years or plan to buy, you likely qualify for a free SDLT review.
You may benefit if:
- You bought a buy-to-let, HMO, or mixed-use property
- You purchased 2 or more dwellings in one transaction
- Your purchase involved commercial elements or land
- You’re a company purchasing residential property
Dan Cruickshank
Property & Personal Tax Planning Expert
Why Use a Specialist?
Can’t My Solicitor Just Handle It?
Standard solicitors often apply generic SDLT calculations.
A specialist focuses on strategy and savings:
- Classification Expertise: Determine if property qualifies for mixed-use or MDR rates
- Relief Application: Apply all legal reliefs including MDR, 6+ Rule, and Charitable Relief
- Correct Structuring: Advise if buying personally or via company will reduce your tax
- Historic Refunds: Identify and claim refunds on previous overpayments
Receive a FREE SDLT Guide worth £197 upon completion
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