Scottish agent calls for fairness amid stamp duty speculation
Any “politically motivated” cut should be replicated north of the border, insists DJ Alexander
Tag: Stamp Duty
Impact of stamp duty relief on first-time buyers revealed by HMRC study
A report commissioned by the tax authority has pinpointed a rise in transactions and prices
Big jump in HMRC stamp duty take for 2021-22
Latest data reveals billions in extra receipts filling the tax authority’s coffers
Stamp duty cuts incentivise downsizers more than first-time buyers
A survey by Anwyl Homes also revealed that people aged 25 to 34 are most likely to be tempted to take the plunge now
Buyer wins £20,000 stamp duty refund after epic HMRC battle
A tax tribunal has ended the seven-year case that saw HMRC hit the purchaser with a hefty bill
The industry needs urgent clarity amid stamp duty confusion
The mistakes being made are in almost all cases totally unintentional.
Taxman to update guidance on ‘confusing’ Stamp Duty surcharge
Guidance that “lacks clarity” and nearly caught out an experienced estate agent is due to be changed
How confusing rules on Stamp Duty surcharge almost cost estate agent £14,000 on his own purchase
Agent’s fight after being wrongly told by legal experts and HMRC that he would have to pay 3% surcharge