How SCA Tax Helps Property Professionals Offer Pre-Completion Stamp Duty Advice

When property transactions move fast, it’s easy for buyers to assume their Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) calculation is correct - only to discover later that they’ve overpaid. For Estate Agents and Solicitors, offering clients pre-completion stamp duty advice isn’t just good service, it’s a way to protect them from unnecessary costs and add real value to your professional offering.

At SCA Tax, we specialise in stamp duty advice for property professionals, helping you provide accurate, HMRC-compliant calculations before completion. This ensures clients pay the right amount of tax the first time, avoiding costly errors or missed reliefs.

Why Pre-Completion Stamp Duty Advice Matters

Stamp duty isn’t always straightforward. The amount payable depends on many factors; property use, layout, condition, ownership structure, and even intended future use. Without specialist input, it’s easy to misclassify a property and overpay.

Some common scenarios where professional advice can make a big difference include:

• Mixed-use property purchases - qualifying for lower commercial rates.
• Second home surcharge errors – preventing unnecessary 5% surcharges.

With the right guidance, your client could save thousands - sometimes tens of thousands - before the transaction even completes.

Benefits for Estate Agents

For estate agents, working with SCA Tax helps you:

• Differentiate your service: offering expert stamp duty advice sets you apart from competitors.
• Build trust with buyers: showing that you protect their financial interests.
• Speed up transactions: resolving potential SDLT issues early prevents post-completion disputes.
• Increase referrals: happy clients are more likely to recommend both you and your agency.

Benefits for Solicitors & Conveyancers

For solicitors and conveyancers, accurate SDLT advice is crucial to reduce risk and liability. Partnering with SCA Tax means:

• Reduced exposure to SDLT miscalculation claims.
• Specialist tax knowledge without adding to your in-house workload.
• Confidence in complex cases such as corporate purchases or unusual property structures.
• Efficient collaboration: our reports are clear, fully referenced, and ready for your client’s file.

How SCA Tax Works with You

Our process is simple and seamless:

• Early referral - You send us the property details before completion.
• Expert review - Our SDLT specialists assess the transaction for reliefs and correct rate application.
• Clear report - We provide an HMRC-compliant breakdown for you and your client.
• Support - If HMRC queries the calculation, we handle the response.

This means your client has peace of mind and you can move the transaction forward with confidence.

Why Choose SCA Tax for Stamp Duty Advice

• Specialist expertise - SDLT is all we do.
• Track record - We’ve helped recover millions in overpaid stamp duty.
• Fast turnaround - Advice delivered in as little as 24 hours.
• No-nonsense reports - Clear, compliant, and easy to share with clients.

Whether you’re an Estate Agent looking to add value for buyers, or a Solicitor or Conveyancer wanting to protect clients and reduce risk, SCA Tax can help you offer accurate pre-completion stamp duty advice that saves time, money, and headaches.

Contact SCA Tax today to discover how our SDLT expertise can support your business and safeguard your clients.