24 articles tagged with Stamp Duty.
Buying a property that contains both residential and commercial elements can qualify for non-residential SDLT rates, potentially saving tens of thousands of pounds. Here is what counts as mixed use and what the case law says.
FTB SDLT relief reverted in April 2025: now 0% on first £300,000 (up to £500,000 purchase). What counts as a first-time buyer, joint purchases, and shared ownership relief.
Everything you pay when buying at property auction in 2026/27: buyer's premium, SDLT, bridging loans, legal fees and a worked example for a £180k property.
Buying a second home or buy-to-let in England or NI? You pay a 5% SDLT surcharge on top of standard rates (raised from 3% in October 2024). Worked examples on £200k-£500k properties
How leasehold enfranchisement works in 2026 -- extending your lease, buying the freehold, premiums, professional fees, SDLT and the tax angles you must plan for.
A full guide to incorporating a buy-to-let portfolio into a limited company in 2026: SDLT on market value, CGT on disposal, mortgage implications, and s162 TCGA incorporation relief.
Mixed-use properties attract lower commercial SDLT rates rather than residential rates. Learn what qualifies, how HMRC is challenging claims, and the risks for flats above shops and farmhouses.
Buying or selling a UK business? Asset and share purchases create very different tax outcomes for buyers and sellers. This guide covers SDLT, BADR, goodwill, and more.
Mixed-use SDLT rates can save thousands on properties that combine residential and commercial elements. Learn the rules, apportionment, and when the claim is beneficial.
Compare Rent to Buy and Shared Ownership in 2026 -- eligibility, costs, staircasing, SDLT options, and the pros and cons of each route to homeownership.
The SDLT surcharge on second homes rose to 5% in October 2024. See 2026 rates, a GBP 350,000 worked example, refund rules and all current exemptions.
Buying UK property from abroad? The 2% non-resident SDLT surcharge stacks on top of standard rates and the 3% additional-property charge. Here is what to pay and when.
