Reference Briefings
SDLT: Black and White, or (50) Shades of Grey?
Matt Spencer and Charlotte Jeanroy of Kingsley Napley explore the 'wonderfully complicated' world of Stamp Duty, highlighting a number of legitimate ways buyers can mitigate their transaction tax burden.
The Registration Gap: How long does it take for a transaction to be processed by the Land Registry?
A recent service update on processing times revealed that the Land Reg receives around 2.3 million applications and requests per month.
Register of Overseas Entities: 31st Jan deadline looms large
New rules are 'already having a major impact on UK real estate transactions and any overseas entities that own affected UK real estate and have not yet registered their beneficial owners at Companies…
Upward Extension Tangles: On the pitfalls & opportunities of Permitted Development Rights
Roy Pinnock of Dentons explores the complex use and ramifications of permitted development rights at a property development in Newbury.
On a rare mixed-use SDLT success for the taxpayer
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.
‘Far more than just bricks & mortar’: What buyers need to know about branded residences
'From a legal perspective, the branded residence is more complex than a traditional purchase,' write Penny Cox and Jessica Lewis, 'for it is far more than just bricks and mortar.'
Required Reading: The 2022 Autumn Statement for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya highlights the key points and policies from yesterday's Autumn Statement - noting that what wasn't announced is 'arguably more interesting and revealing' than what was in Jeremy Hunt's…
Sandy Mitchell’s ‘secret recipe’ for the perfect property refurbishment project
How to make sure your property project runs like a dream? It all comes down to getting it right at the start.
Rising interest rates: Why the Bank of England has increased rates again and what to expect next
Financial markets are currently forecasting interest rates of around 4.
Mixed-use home-owners should ‘expect greater scrutiny from HMRC in all SDLT claims’, warns accountant
A pudding entrepreneur has landed a significant Stamp Duty bill after a 'misguided' attempt at a refund based on mixed-use rather than residential rates for a country home.
Exclusivity agreements – helpful or just a hindrance?
Mishcon de Reya's Carly Clayton talks us through the benefits and pitfalls of exclusivity agreements in residential property deals.
Required Reading: Kwarteng’s ‘mini-Budget’ for HNWIs & business owners
Mishcon de Reya's team of legal experts talks us through some of the key policy announcements in last week's big fiscal event.