Stamp Duty Avoidance - How Much Can I Save?

Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is charged on land and property transactions in the UK. The tax is charged at different Stamp Duty levels and has different thresholds for different types of property and different values of transaction.

For basic property purchases the following stamp duty rates apply:

Residential Purchase Price	Stamp Duty Rates
up to £125,000	0%
over £125,000 to £250,000	1%
over £250,000 to £500,000	3%
over £500,000 to £1,000,000	4%
over £1,000,000 to £2,000,000	5%
over £2,000,000	7%
Commercial Purchase Price	Stamp Duty Rates
up to £125,000	0%
over £125,000 to £250,000	1%
over £250,000 to £500,000	3%
over £500,000 to £1,000,000	4%
over £1,000,000	4%

Stamp Duty Avoidance or Stamp Duty Tax Planning enables buyers to avoid the Stamp Duty normally payable on residential and commercial land or property purchases above £250,000.

This is achieved by structuring the purchase in a manner that enables you to take advantage of legal tax planning strategies available under current UK law.

Yes - It is a common misconception that Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) applies to all land transactions involving the acquisition of property. On the contrary, the legislation that regulates and governs SDLT provides for many forms of relief from the tax, all of which are perfectly legal.

The calculator to the right can be used to calculate your potential stamp duty savings, and then request a formal quote and full details of the scheme --->

Being eligible for a Stamp Duty Avoidance Scheme depends entirely on your circumstances. There are a number of factors that will have a bearing on whether you are eligible, such as the property value, how many properties you are buying, where the property is located and the environmental credentials of the property, to name a few.

To check your eligibility simply complete the Enquiry Form opposite or call 0845 680 9036.

The legislation that regulates and governs stamp duty provides for many forms of relief from the tax, all of which are perfectly legal.

Whilst a number of Stamp Duty Avoidance Schemes are no longer valid following the 2013 budget, the stamp duty tax planning available via UK Financial Solutions is still available, and has been designed and approved by leading UK tax counsel.

In addition this stamp duty planning includes professional fees insurance as standard.
Key Features

• Tried and tested tax strategy for many years
• Planning is supported by leading tax barristers
• The property is registered as normal at HM Land Registry with you having 100% ownership in your name.
• Planning fees fully insured
• Available for both private residential and commercial properties
• Suitable for both freehold and leasehold properties
• 100% of the stamp duty land tax liability is mitigated

To apply, simply calculate your saving on the 'Enquiry Form' form to the right, enter your contact details and submit. An adviser will then be in contact to confirm and issue your quotation along with full details of how you can take advantage of the stamp duty savings available.