Nick was fantastic to work with. I had a complicated SDLT question and he took the time to properly understand the details before giving his view. His explanations were clear, thorough, and easy to follow even on quite technical points. Would highly recommend for anyone needing land tax advice on a non-standard situation.

stevesimmance

Nick was really helpful; clear in his timely communications and gave candid yet entirely fair and empathetic feedback on my SDLT tax matter.... exactly as i had hoped for, he is way ahead of his competition in this regard! thoroughly recommended

Lei Wang

I am extremely grateful for the professional advice and support I received. I contacted Nick regarding a particularly complex SDLT matter and was very impressed by how knowledgeable, approachable and helpful he was. He took the time to understand the circumstances, carefully considered the information provided, and gave clear and practical advice on how best to proceed. It is not often that you come across someone who is so willing to share their expertise and genuinely help others. His advice gave me much greater confidence in dealing with the matter. I would highly recommend Nick to anyone looking for someone knowledgeable, professional and genuinely helpful. Thank you again for your time and kindness!

Kate Phillips

Nick was exceptionally helpful; very quick to respond with specific, clear and informed advice and very generous with his time and expertise. Thank you!

Wendy Baines

★★★★★ Nick was incredibly helpful in advising me on a complicated and time-sensitive SDLT issue. His responses were exceptionally prompt, clear and thorough, and he took the time to understand my individual circumstances before giving me a clear answer. I particularly appreciated that he looked at all the possible options while being completely upfront about what was and wasn’t sensible in my situation. He even advised me not to incur the cost of formal advice unless my solicitor actually required it. Professional, knowledgeable, generous with his time and genuinely helpful. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Nick.

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Legal Cases

Mudan v HMRC Appeals Court – Defining uninhabitable property for stamp duty purposes

Mudan v HMRC Upper Tribunal – Defining uninhabitable property for stamp duty purposes

Procedure Case: Appeal Dismissed: Closure Notice Confirms Stamp Duty Land Tax Inquiry Opened on Time; Property Not Deemed Replacement Residence

Avoidance Case: Tribunal Empowered to Issue Closure Notice: Balancing HMRC’s Tax Collection with Taxpayer Rights

Avoidance Case: Tribunal Defines Legal Principles for SDLT Avoidance Schemes in Property Acquisition by Shareholders

Avoidance Case: HMRC’s Enquiry Validity Upheld, No Time Limit for Closure Notice

Avoidance Case: Tribunal Clarifies SDLT Laws, Emphasising Timing, Nature of Transactions, and Statutory Obligations

Avoidance Case: Legal Precedents Set in Landmark Case on SDLT Interpretation and Anti-Avoidance Measures

Avoidance Case: Scrutiny of Connected Party Transactions, Annuity Valuation Limits, and Anti-Avoidance Provisions

Avoidance Case: Key Legal Principles Defined for HMRC’s SDLT Discovery Assessments and Assessment Limitations

Avoidance Case: HMRC Authorised to Issue Discovery Assessments for SDLT Underpayments

Avoidance Case: Tribunal Confirms HMRC Authority: Discovery Assessments Valid Despite Officer Identification

Avoidance Case: SDLT Avoidance Schemes Ineffective Despite Retrospective Legislation

Avoidance Case: Lease Transfer Ineligible for SDLT Group Relief, Market Value Assessment Required

Procedure Case: Key Legal Precedents Set in Tax Filing Case: Defining ‘Reasonable Excuse’ and Taxpayer Responsibilities

Procedure Case: Eligible for SDLT Repayment Due to Contingent Transaction Consideration

Procedure Case: Dispute Arises Over Validity of Relief Claim Beyond 12-Month Window for Real Estate Company

WRA Procedure Case: Lack of Funds Not Valid Excuse for Late LTT Payment

Procedure Case: Company Did not Take Reasonable Care Submitting SDLT Return

Procedure Case: Procedural Issues Not Grounds for SDLT Challenge

Procedure Case: Ignorance of Filing Requirements Not Accepted as Excuse for Late Submission of SDLT

Procedure Case: Classification of Reservation Agreements and Linked Transactions

WRA Higher Rate Case: Joint Property Purchase with Family Member Could Trigger Higher LTT Tax Rates

WRA Higher Rate SDLT Case: Legal Tribunal Upholds Higher LTT Rate; Penalty for Inaccurate Reporting Upheld, Recalculated

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