Some SDLT questions are complicated, some not so complicated. Here is a selection of both, together with the answers.
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I own six residential properties in my name, and I hope to transfer ownership to a limited liability company of which I am the sole director and shareholder. The total value of the houses is £935,000…
“If a client is buying his new main home where the basement has its own entrance he can claim multiple dwellings relief. If he sells his main home thereafter can he reclaim anything?If he decides to pay the full tax on the purchase then on a reclaim would he… “
“I wonder if you could answer a question for me please. I went to an Stamp Duty Land Tax course a few years back where they discussed substantial performance of a freehold purchase contract when a developer (the purchaser) goes on site under a building licence. I wondered if… “
“I divorced from my ex-wife around 2 years back amicably. At the time of the divorce we owned and still own the property and mortgage. We have two kids and both kids live with my ex-wife. My ex-wife’s income is not enough for the mortgage hence I have not removed… “
“We own a house in Sussex that we are currently letting out but have now put this on the market and hoping to get £210,000 (we purchased this house for £163,000) We were living in this property from 2006 to 2010. The property has been rented out and… “
“I am looking at the situation where someone is looking to purchase a property that is currently divided into 3 flats. Their intention is to convert this into one property which will become… “
We have a Client who has purchased land which used to be a former nursery. It was purchased by auction in March 2017 for the sum of £106,000. He has now negotiated a release of a restrictive covenant which is imposed on the property not to use… “
“I wonder if you could help me with the following query to do with Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR) in connection with the purchase of a property for £4 million, which is separated into two dwellings, the main house plus a flat over a garage which has a separate access… “
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