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SDLT relief on the horizon

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Published on: 02 January 2013
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • What are the key changes proposed?
  • What impact will the changes to SDLT have?
  • What are the features of the annual residential property tax, and who will this affect?
  • What should private client lawyers be advising their clients in light of these proposed changes?
  • How will the changes affect practice?

Article summary

Private Client analysis: An annual tax is to be introduced for dwellings valued at more than £2 million under proposed legislation that will also introduce changes including relief for stamp duty land tax (SDLT). Simon Moulden and Sarah Sharp of Pannone consider the proposals.

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