Claiming a Welsh Land Transaction Tax (LTT) Refund - SCA Tax Guide

Bought a property in Wales? You might have overpaid Land Transaction Tax (LTT) without even realising. Complex rules around multiple properties, mixed-use sites, and broken chains mean many buyers end up paying more tax than they need to. At SCA Tax, we specialise in identifying LTT overpayments - and claiming your refund back quickly and hassle-free.

What is LTT?

Land Transaction Tax (LTT) replaced Stamp Duty in Wales in 2018. It’s applied on a banded system - the more your property costs, the higher the tax rate. But things aren’t always straightforward. Reliefs can be missed, the property might be mis-classified, or post-completion changes can mean you’ve paid too much. That’s where an LTT refund comes in.

Common Reasons for Overpaid LTT

You could be owed a refund if:

• Multiple Dwellings Relief (MDR): You bought more than one property in a single deal.
• Mixed-Use Property: Your property has both residential and commercial elements.
• Broken Chain Relief: Your move was part of a collapsed chain and relief wasn’t applied.
• Changed Circumstances: Something altered after completion and your tax return wasn’t updated.

How to Claim Your LTT Refund

• Review Your LTT Return: Look back over the return your solicitor submitted to the Welsh Revenue Authority. Were any reliefs missed?
• Calculate the Overpayment: Work out exactly how much tax you should have paid. At SCA Tax, we handle this for you to make sure nothing is left behind.
• Submit Your Refund Claim: Claims go through the Welsh Revenue Authority (WRA). You’ll need to include your original LTT return plus supporting evidence.
• Let SCA Tax Handle It All: We manage the calculation, paperwork and communication with the WRA from start to finish – so you don’t have to lift a finger.

Why Use SCA Tax for Your LTT Claim?

• Specialists in Property Tax: LTT, SDLT, Pre-Completion Advice - it’s all we do.
• No Upfront Fees: You only pay once your refund is secured.
• Fully Managed Service: Fast, accurate and stress-free claims.

Don’t Miss Out on Your LTT Refund

Thousands of Welsh property buyers overpay LTT every year without knowing it. Let SCA Tax check your transaction - you could be owed £££.