Recent SDLT Cases with Patrick Cannon

February 26, 2025

SDLT

Amanda Perrotton

Bell Howley Perrotton Property Planet Podcast featuring Patrick Cannon and Amanda Perrotton.

In this episode, Amanda Perrotton is joined by Patrick Cannon, a leading expert on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). You can listen here.

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Together, they explore some of the most notable recent SDLT cases, breaking down key rulings and their implications.

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Topics covered include:

  • Multiple Dwellings Relief
  • Uninhabitable Properties
  • Key takeaways from recent high-profile cases

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If you’re involved in property transactions, tax planning, or want to stay ahead of SDLT complexities, this episode is essential listening.

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As always, if you have any questions related to Stamp Duty Land Tax or wider tax and legal questions involved with property transactions, please send us an email to enquiries@bhptax.law and we'll gladly get back to you.

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