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stamp duty rebate

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If you've acquired a property within the past four years, there's a possibility you might have paid excessive Stamp Duty Land Tax. Through our specialised service, we are committed to championing your entitlement to a refund.

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Rest assured, there's zero financial risk on your part. If the case isn't successful, you owe us nothing. It's as straightforward as that.

Reclaim What's Yours

You may not realise it, but you could be among the multitude owed a refund. Don't let your funds contribute to the £2 billion overpaid annually. The money belongs to you. Let's endeavour to retrieve it collectively.

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Types of stamp duty rebates

Unhabitable

Should you have purchased a residential property beset by defects impacting your living standards or necessitating repairs, you could be eligible for a Stamp Duty rebate.

Mixed use

Upon purchasing a property comprising both residential and commercial aspects, you may be entitled to a Stamp Duty rebate.

Probate

In instances where you've acquired a residence from the legal executors of a deceased person, particularly as part of a business model focused on such transactions, you might qualify for a Stamp Duty rebate.

Multiple Dwellings Relief

If your acquisition of residential property included multiple units within a single transaction, a Stamp Duty rebate could be within your reach.

Sold home within 3 years

Should you have divested yourself of, or relinquished, your primary residence within a 3-year window of securing a second home, you may be qualified for a Stamp Duty rebate.

Unhabitable apartment block

In the event that you've purchased a residential flat complex where certain or all units are marred by defects compromising living conditions or necessitating remedial work, you may be able to recover Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT).

Group relief

When acquiring property from a party with whom you share a business relationship or other connection, you might be eligible for a Stamp Duty rebate.

Granny annexe

If your property acquisition includes a detached residential unit, often referred to as a 'granny annexe', you could be entitled to reclaim SDLT.

Frequently asked questions

What Constitutes a Defect?

In 2019, a landmark case was established by the First Tier Tribunal, commonly referred to as 'The Bewley Case' (P N Bewley Ltd v HMRC [2019] TC6951). This case set additional legal precedent for diminishing elevated Stamp Duty rates. Bewley effectively contended that, due to significant defects present in his property at the point of purchase, he ought to have been subject to the non-residential Stamp Duty rate rather than the more costly residential rate.

The Tribunal determined that if a residential property isn't fit for habitation, then the lesser non-residential Stamp Duty rate should apply. Claims can be initiated based on a variety of defects, which include but are not limited to:

- Malfunctioning Heating System
- Hazardous Electrical Wiring
- Moisture/Mould/Decay
- Architectural Flaws
- Inoperative Bathroom or Kitchen
- Ground Movement
- Presence of Asbestos
- Serious Roof Leakage

If you've acquired a residential property afflicted by any of the above-listed issues, or similar ones, you could be qualified for a Stamp Duty rebate.
What Documentation is Required for My SDLT Rebate Evaluation?

For the purpose of assessing your eligibility for a Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rebate, you'll need to supply us with certain legal documents you would have received from your solicitor upon completing the property purchase. These include the SDLT5 Certificate, TR1 form, Sales Agreement, and the Completion Statement.

Additionally, corroborative materials like property surveys, bills for repairs, and photographs will also be needed.
What is the Time Limit for Submitting an SDLT Rebate Claim?

The HMRC stipulates a four-year window for lodging Stamp Duty rebate claims. Any purchases of property that occurred over four years ago are not eligible for such claims.