Stamp Duty Land Tax - Old Mill helpsheet for Estate Agent and Solicitors

Stamp Duty Land Tax - Old Mill helpsheet for Estate Agents and Solicitors Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) - a complex tax SDLT may appear to be straightforward but in reality, it is one of the most complex areas of taxation with a number of potential pitfalls. Old Mill has a specialist SDLT team that have experience in navigating clients and their advisers through this complex area. SDLT is a significant cost of any property purchase but there are reliefs available that can make substantial savings on the amount of SDLT payable. When dealing with clients purchasing property, queries on SDLT will inevitably arise and can be difficult to answer. In order to assist you, we have produced this helpsheet so you can give your clients some pointers and refer any more complex queries to us. Next steps - contact Old Mill SDLT advisory team It is important that the correct SDLT is paid and that the SDLT return is correctly completed. Where it’s thought that any of the above situations apply advice can be obtained from our specialist SDLT team. Initial enquiries should be made to: Laura Wylie laura.wylie@om.uk Tel: 01225 701244