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Who pays Stamp Duty Land Tax and how much is levied?

While we await news of changes in the Budget to Stamp Duty Land Tax – if, indeed, any changes are made – here is a rundown on the current tax regime and rates.

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Should I buy my rental property through a company or...

Should you buy a rental property through a company or in your own name? It’s a huge decision – and not a simple one.

In this episode of Optimum: Live! we explore the topic, from mortgage implications and Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), to tax treatment and future flexibility.

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Rising costs for house movers

People moving house, landlords and first-time buyers had an unwelcome surprise in the Budget: changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax.

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Investing in residential property

We are often asked about the financial and tax implications of buying a second home – we can advise on this and carry out the conveyancing.

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Autumn Statement: reaction from Optimum

Here’s our initial feedback on the Autumn Statement, by Chancellor Jeremy Hunt. Michael Blaken, our Accounts…

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Autumn 2022 Newsletter

We’re already into autumn and, as the year marches quickly on, we bring you our latest news. Plus, we have two dates for your diary.

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Housing market: could there be good news for cash bu...

The recent changes to Stamp Duty Land Tax can only be regarded as a positive for homebuyers. But on the other side of the coin are rocketing interest rates, which are predicted to rise still further.

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Mini Budget ‘U-Turn Update’

Welcome to our brief summary of the latest from Number 10’s Fiscal Team following the large overturn of the mini budget from last month – executed by recently instated Chancellor of the Exchequer, Jeremy Hunt.

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Mini Budget 2022

On 23 September 2022, Kwasi Kwarteng, the new Chancellor (the fifth in as many years) delivered a Tax Cutting “Fiscal Event” or Mini-Budget to help boost economic growth. We take a look at the main details.

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Warning to new homeowners over tax refund claims

New homeowners are being warned about cold calls from rogue tax repayment agents advising them to make speculative Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) refund claims, which could leave them with large tax bills.

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What is a conveyancer and what do they do?

If you are buying or selling a house, you’ll need legal help. So what is a conveyancer and what do they do?

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Autumn 2021 Newsletter

Welcome to Optimum’s autumn newsletter. We look at what the future holds now government Covid support has largely been withdrawn, the proposed National Insurance increase, plus, we have some important information, if you’re in self-assessment.

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Conveyancing Paralegal

We have a superb opening for an ambitious, self-driven individual to join our growing Legal team as a conveyancing paralegal in a modern, innovative and progressive company.

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Landlord tax rules for rental sales

The UK property market is undergoing one of its most significant shifts in a generation. With the first major phase of the Renters’ Rights Act 2025 having officially come into force on 1 May 2026, the private rented sector looks very different.

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