Category: Stamp Duty Land Tax Policy
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Stamp Duty Land Tax Policy: What CQS Firms Should Update in 2026
A Stamp Duty Land Tax policy should explain how your firm reaches a calculation, checks it and records the advice given to the client. The 2026 updates to Lexsure’s policy wording strengthen that process, with greater emphasis on professional review, pre-exchange evidence and escalation of unusual arrangements. For CQS firms, the practical question is whether…
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Preparing a Stamp Duty Land Tax policy
In light of the recent changes to the CQS Core Practice Management Standards (CPMS), it is imperative for CQS-affiliated firms to establish a comprehensive policy pertaining to Stamp Duty Land Tax, as stipulated in section 5.15. This adjustment underscores the importance of compliance with regulatory requirements. Updating Standards for you SDLT Policy CQS compliance consultants…
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Stamp Duty Changes: SDLT Risks for Conveyancing Lawyers
Originally published January 2016. Updated October 2026. Stamp duty changes create risks for conveyancing lawyers when client questionnaires, calculations and advice fail to keep pace with the rules. The challenge is often establishing the facts that determine which tax treatment applies. Our original article examined the consultation preceding the introduction of higher SDLT rates for…