Multiple Dwelling relief - Stamp duty

Pruflo

Hi Folks,


I am hoping some one has experience of multiple dwelling relief on a house purchase.


I bought a house in July which has a self contained annex (full planning / own council tax etc, all under one title). At the time I paid full stamp duty on the purchase price.


I have since discovered that I may have been eligible for multiple dwelling relief. My conveyancing solicitor says its a specialist area and has referred me to a tax accountant who are willing to look into it for me but want 25% of whatever (if anything I receive back, which may be in the region of £6500).


Couple of questions:
1. Should my original conveyancing solicitor have picked this up?
2. Am I able to apply myself ?
3. How would I know I was eligible / are there anythings I need to think about.
4. If I do need to go through an accountant can anyone recommend someone who doesnt wat 25%.



Thanks for any help you can give.

G_M

https://www.gov.uk/guidance/stamp-duty-land-tax-relief-for-land-or-property-transactions

However since I imagine both properties are on a single Title I suspect the relief won't apply. May be wrong though.

If it does apply, no reason not to apply yourself.

For more detailed information, see
https://www.gov.uk/hmrc-internal-manuals/stamp-duty-land-tax-manual/sdltm29900

Pruflo

Thanks G_M - Should have said I've done a fair bit of research and it does seem to apply just wondered if anyone had any experience of applying and what pitfalls I may encounter.


https://m.zoopla.co.uk/discover/buying/buying-a-home-with-a-granny-flat-find-out-if-the-3-stamp-duty-surcharge-could-affect-you/#cOGCOz6KXcgxIxR7.97

G_M

(example 9 looks relevant)