On a rare mixed-use SDLT success for the taxpayer

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The buyer of a barn conversion with 39 acres has managed to pull-off a 'rare win' to pay the lower Stamp Duty rate for mixed-use properties, says Helen Coward of Charles Russell Speechlys.

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Helen Coward

Tax Partner at Charles Russell Speechlys

Helen is a tax partner and Chartered Tax Adviser at Charles Russell Speechlys who advises clients on a wide range of UK tax issues. She is particularly experienced in advising clients in respect of real estate tax matters and corporate structuring.

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