The tax department you do not have to hire

Specialist SDLT, LTT, LBTT, property tax and private-client tax support for solicitors, conveyancers, accountants and advisers.

We help you protect the client relationship while reducing tax risk, professional risk and the temptation to wing it.

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We are trusted by entrepreneurs, property people, private clients and professional advisers across the UK.

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Tax Risk for Conveyancers and HMRC Registration

HMRC scrutiny of property transactions is increasing, and the line between conveyancing and tax advice has never been less clear.

We have designed a course that gives conveyancers and property solicitors a practical grounding in where SDLT risk actually sits, and what firms need to do to stay on the right side of it.

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What the course covers:

HMRC scrutiny and where it's focused

An update on how HMRC is approaching property transactions, the areas attracting the most attention, and what that means in practice for firms handling everyday conveyancing.

Tax adviser registration

What the registration requirements mean for firms, who they apply to, and the regulatory obligations that follow.

The risk of unintended tax advice

One of the most significant exposures for solicitors is giving tax advice without realising it. We look at where that line falls and how to stay the right side of it.

Complex SDLT in practice

Recent case law and real-world scenarios covering mixed-use property, usufruct interests and uninhabitable dwellings, three areas where assumptions regularly prove costly.

Reliefs and how they're applied

Clarity on the rules that most often cause difficulty, and where firms tend to get caught out.

Mitigating risk

Practical strategies for managing exposure while continuing to deliver a high-quality service to clients.

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How we support professional firms

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Reliable expertise

Specialist tax advice you can trust from instruction to completion

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Risk Management

Identifying potential tax exposures and protecting you and your clients

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Practical Solutions

Clear, well-explained advice tailored to each transaction and timeframe.

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Responsive Support

Quick turnarounds when deadlines and transactions matter most.

Featured download

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The 5 Mistakes Solicitors Make When Completing Their Clients' SDLT Return

By downloading the guide you will discover:- Why you and your clients will benefit from the client receiving separate tax advice

- Why you shouldn’t be trying to educate yourself in the complex vagaries of the SDLT, LTT or LBTT legislation

- Why you should consider partnering with or referring your clients to us at Bell Howley Perrotton to provide the tax advice.

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How we can help

The specialist support your firm needs

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Property transactions

Advice on SDLT, LTT, LBTT and CGT for residential, commercial and mixed-use acquisitions, disposals, leases and transfers of equity

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Court reports

Expert reports on the SDLT, LTT, LBTT and CGT implications of divorce and separation, including the baseline value of assets available for distribution

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HMRC tax adviser registration

If your firm submits SDLT, LTT or LBTT returns or handles those liabilities for clients, we can help you identify when to refer, when to train and when to get specialist advice before filing

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Enquiries and compliance

Support with HMRC enquiries, disclosures and disputes

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Training and CPD

Bespoke training for you and your team on SDLT, LTT, LBTT and property tax matters

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Technical helpline

Access our team for quick, practical guidance when you need it

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“I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your continued professionalism and the excellent service you have provided. It is very much appreciated.”

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