Eligibility

Eligibility criteria:

You are a UK resident
Only eligible for properties purchased in England (not in Wales, Scotland or Ireland)
Property must be purchased in the last 4 years
Purchased an investment property as a private landlord or through limited company
Purchase price over £50k
You have not sold the property you are claiming stamp duty refund for
You can only claim if your property had any of the below defects / issues (you will be asked to provide evidence):

Roof leaks
Cracks in walls
Mould / dry rot
Structural issues
Defective lintel
Damp
Missing Kitchen / bathroom
Missing floorboards
Asbestos
Water supply
Missing or unsafe electrics / plumbing
Other substantial issues that require fixing

If you think you do not qualify on the above list of defects / issues, do not worry, contact us today and we would be happy to assist you further.

Please note HMRC review all applications for SDLT on a case by case basis.