Property Traders: Pay Zero SDLT—Legally

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If you bought a probate or broken chain property in the past year and paid stamp duty, you may be entitled to a full SDLT refund.

Planning a new purchase?
Buy a qualifying probate or broken chain property and you could pay zero stamp duty—provided you meet the legal conditions.

We’ll guide you through it, check your eligibility, and help you reclaim or avoid SDLT entirely.

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Purchase Price (£) Date of Purchase Fee (% of savings, ex VAT)

Next Steps to Save SDLT.

1. Submit Property Details

• Buying a probate or broken-chain property?
• Send us the deal info + renovation plans.
• We assess it free of charge for 100% SDLT exemption eligibility.

2. Compliance Review & Solicitor Letter

• If eligible, we confirm HMRC compliance.
• We prepare a legal letter for your solicitor.
• Includes step-by-step SDLT1 exemption claim instructions.

3. Completion, Payment & Record Support

• Your solicitor completes and files the SDLT1 with exemption.
• You pay the first part of our fee.
• We help structure your renovation records for HMRC clarity.

4. Final Clearance or Full Refund

• After 9 months + 14 days, HMRC can’t open a standard enquiry.
• You’re in the clear. We issue our final invoice.
• If HMRC later forces you to pay SDLT, we refund our fees in full.

5. ⚠️ HMRC Compliance Reminder

• High-value claims = higher risk of enquiry.
• If fully compliant, the savings are worth it.
• Submitting false renovation accounts? HMRC can review all your deals.
• Every case must be 100% genuine and documented.

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1. Submit the Property Details

Are you purchasing a probate or broken-chain property? Send us the key details, including your renovation plans. We’ll review the information free of charge to check if your deal qualifies for a 100% SDLT exemption under the Finance Act 2003.

2. Legal Compliance Check & Letter to Your Solicitor

If the property qualifies, we’ll help you collect the necessary evidence and confirm that your renovation intentions meet HMRC requirements. We then prepare a legal letter to your conveyancing solicitor confirming the transaction is compliant. The letter includes detailed, step-by-step instructions for claiming the 100% SDLT exemption via the SDLT1 form—reducing the risk of mistakes or confusion.

3. Completion, First Payment & Documentation Support

Your solicitor completes the purchase and files the SDLT1 return with the exemption. At this stage, you pay the first part of our fee. We continue working with you to make sure your renovation plans are well-documented and accounted for, so that everything is clear if HMRC ever reviews your file.

4. Final Clearance or Full Refund

After 9 months and 14 days from the date of completion, HMRC is legally out of time to open a standard enquiry. At this point, you’re officially in the clear. We’ll then send our final invoice. If HMRC does open an enquiry and you are later required to pay full SDLT, we’ll refund our fees in full. That’s our no-risk guarantee.

Note on HMRC compliance.

Due to the large sums involved and how property traders have abused exemptions in the past, the chances of an HMRC enquiry are reasonably high. But if you’re fully compliant, the exemption is worth pursuing.

Important: If a property trader submits false or misleading renovation accounts and HMRC uncovers the issue—especially in cases where the property was never compliant with the Finance Act 2003—they may open a wider investigation. This could include all other transactions made by the same trader. That’s why it’s absolutely essential that every claim is genuine, properly documented, and fully compliant.

Next Steps for Your Claim.

1. Claim Evidence

Show us pictures, videos, documents.
We asses for free.
And give our opinion on your case.

2. We Prepare Your Claim. ‘No Win, No Fee’.

If you’re happy to proceed.
We prepare your claim.
No win no fee.

3. Send to HMRC

We send the completed claim file to HMRC.
6 to 9 weeks later you should get a refund.
Only pay our fees if you are paid by HMRC.

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1. Claim Evidence
Bought a probate or broken-chain property but didn’t claim 100% stamp duty relief? You may still be eligible for a full refund.
Send us your documents—purchase contract, renovation plans, solicitor correspondence, photos.
We assess your case free of charge and advise whether it qualifies under the Finance Act 2003.

2. We Prepare Your Claim – No Win, No Fee
If eligible, we prepare your claim from start to finish.
We confirm your renovation plans meet HMRC compliance, gather supporting documents, and prepare a legal submission—typically 120–180 pages.
This includes a cover letter laying out the legal argument and a step-by-step guide for HMRC.

3. Submit to HMRC
Once you approve the file, we submit your claim to HMRC.
Most refunds are processed within 6 to 9 weeks.
When HMRC pays your refund, we invoice 50% of our success-based fee.

4. Enquiry Window and Final Invoice
HMRC has 9 months from the claim payment date to open an enquiry. If no enquiry is opened within that time, you’re legally in the clear.
We then invoice the remaining 50% of our fee.
If an enquiry is opened, we’ll defend your position—organise project accounts, submit supporting evidence, and correspond directly with HMRC.

If the enquiry is unsuccessful and HMRC reclaims the SDLT refund, we refund any fees paid to us in full.

Why Accuracy Matters
Missed claims are often due to solicitor error, poor understanding of SDLT exemptions, or time pressure. We ensure your claim is compliant, well-documented, and legally watertight.

As a property trader, your claims must be consistent and credible. If HMRC finds fraud or abuse in one case, they may review your other transactions. That’s why we build every claim to withstand scrutiny—not just now, but years down the line.

Our approach is structured, compliant, and risk-free. You only pay us if you’re refunded—and only in full if HMRC does not challenge your claim within the legal window.

Huge Library of Stamp Duty Help Information

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09:53 26 Nov 25

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19:41 01 Sep 25

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19:51 25 Aug 25

I would like to say a big thank you to Nick for his extremely prompt response to my emailed enquiries in relation to both SDLT and LTT including higher rate. The information Nick has provided me with is very helpful and both concise and easy to understand and will allow me to confidently move forward with my personal situation regarding property. I greatly appreciate your time and effort and highly recommend your services, thanks very much again Nick!

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14:38 07 Aug 25

I’m extremely grateful to Nick for their prompt and expert assistance in resolving my SDLT issue. They responded quickly, clearly understood the situation, and provided practical, accurate guidance that led to a smooth resolution.

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13:29 23 Jul 25

Nick helped us with a very detailed answer in support of our son Ollie's (first time buyer) 'equity share' house purchase, for which his solicitor had mis-calculated a higher rate of SDLT (on the market value rather than the purchase price). We were desperate for a detailed enough proof of calculation to satisfy the legal team and Nick's help has saved us. Our son could not have afforded the higher rate they had miscalculated. His work is invaluable as are the causes he supports

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18:25 13 Jul 25

Nick was a massive help with Stamp Duty issues surrounding stair casing on my flat. My solicitor was certain the remaining percentage purchase of my flat resulted in me paying Stamp Duty of a few thousand pounds.

Nicks professional knowledge and expertise outlined clauses of stamp duty where I was not required to pay stamp duty for stair-casing and based upon remaining percentage being purchased.

This evidence was used to relay back to my solicitor who acknowledged there would be no further action required to pay stamp duty.

This saved me a few thousand pounds.

Nick is highly professional, reliable, takes interest into each clients needs. Would highly recommend and will use in the future.

Alun Thomas

14:41 08 Jul 25

I'm absolutely delighted to have found this website and to have been able to speak with Nick !!
I have been trying to make sense of the legislation for some weeks now and Nick unravelled the knots that i've mentally made of our complicated situation.
He patiently listened whilst I described the multiple aspects and then explained the related schedule to each element in such an easily understandable way, happily clarifying any aspect that I was unsure of.
Nick then invited me to e mail him so that he could explain in writing and refer to the relevant legislation schedule.
I recieved his reply so quickly and the information was presented stage by stage with such clarity that I now feel completely confident that I know which tax is due (and which isn't !!)
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14:37 04 Jun 25

Nick called me within an hour of my contacting him. He was very thorough with understating what is a complex area of SDLT and researched the legislation in question. Very approachable. Thank you we really appreciate your help.

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10:12 04 Jun 25

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12:42 02 Jun 25

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13:55 29 May 25

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18:30 28 May 25

My solicitor was unable to provide advice with certainty about a specific transaction involving LBTT, a yes or no question.
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12:30 22 May 25

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10:48 21 May 25

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10:38 19 May 25

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08:21 19 May 25

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16:01 16 May 25

Nick is very knowledgeable regarding this field. Not only is he knowledgeable he make it very easy to understand the minefield of stamp duty. Nick has just saved me over £7,000 in stamp duty as its not payable on my planned move. It's easy for a solicitor to say you owe X amount in stamp duty its not their hard earned money being paid out unnecessary. I will never be able to thank Nick enough. My advice is if you think your solicitor has got it wrong seek out Nick. Once again Nick thank-you so much.

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19:27 09 Apr 25

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12:43 12 Mar 25

My wife and I newly moved to the UK and encountered a problem over the eligibility of first time buyer. I contacted Nick over the phone for enquiry. Although I made the enquiry without any payment to Nick, he seriously took my case and eventually gave me very useful information, which greatly helped us to make decisions for the declaration of Stamp Duty. Throughout our communication, we definitely saw and felt Nick's passion and expertise in land tax field and professional comprehension of the law as well as very high efficiency. Seeing the information and explanation of the law given by Nick, we were certain that our simple question did cost Nick quite a bit time and efforts, yet he was all the time very polite. Seeing his true willingness and passion to help, patience, efficiency and expertise in land tax and the law, we truly admire this sage gentleman. Thank you very much Nick for helping us.

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Next Steps to Save SDLT.

1. Submit Property Details

2. Compliance Review & Solicitor Letter

3. Completion, Payment & Record Support

4. Final Clearance or Full Refund

5. ⚠️ HMRC Compliance Reminder

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Next Steps for Your Claim.

1. Claim Evidence

2. We Prepare Your Claim. ‘No Win, No Fee’.

3. Send to HMRC

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1. Submit Property Details

2. Compliance Review & Solicitor Letter

3. Completion, Payment & Record Support

4. Final Clearance or Full Refund

5. ⚠️ HMRC Compliance Reminder

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Next Steps for Your Claim.

1. Claim Evidence

2. We Prepare Your Claim. ‘No Win, No Fee’.

3. Send to HMRC

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