Stamp Duty Refund Process

[@mohammedg8243]

I purchased as first time property but had to pay stamp duty ( even a British citizen) as I’m classed a non uk resident living and working abroad. Is there a way you I can claim it back instantly if I’m still abroad, maybe pay up first council tax under my name? What that work even tho I’m abroad and not paying NI? Thanks

[@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants]

Sadly you are unable to claim back the foreign surcharge, as you are non UK resident

[@mariadankova9033]

Very interesting thank you. What if we are accidental landlords and can't sell our old residential property due to the cladding issues that are taking its sweet time to get rectified. So we missed 3-year old deadline. Is there a way to ensure we can extend the 3-year deadline due to the cladding issues?

[@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants]

Sadly not, sorry to be the bearer of bad news

[@mariadankova9033]

@@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants thank you.

[@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants]

You are most welcome but I appreciate it is not the news you wanted 😥

[@mariadankova9033]

I did read that if we buy the second property to become our main residence we might be exempt? Is that not correct? We were always meant to sell the old residence, but just couldn't due to cladding.

[@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants]

Again, sadly not

What form do we use to claim back sdlt if we have overpayed for uninhabitable property? Is there an online form?

[@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants]

You can start here www.gov.uk/government/publications/stamp-duty-land-tax-apply-for-a-repayment-of-the-higher-rates-for-additional-properties

[@santoelectron]

​@@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants hi, but this is for additional properties if you sell what was previously your main home. What would be the form for an uninhabitable property? Thanks

[@santoelectron]

Can i do this process on my own to avoid paying that 2k massive fee?😅 What's the process please? Thanks

[@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants]

The reason why you pay is because you don’t know the process or the law. Use a professional to avoid wasting time and making mistakes 👍

[@santoelectron]

@@UK-Property-Tax-Accountants is the SDLT10?