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Our team of experts shine a spotlight on new legal developments, share their views on the impact of current affairs, and offer insights on issues that could impact you and your business.

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15 Apr 2019 Boodle Hatfield promotes Reem Al-Jumaily to Partner and three to Senior Associate

Boodle Hatfield is delighted to announce the promotion of Reem Al–Jumaily to partner in the Middle East Team…

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28 Mar 2019 Taxation of property gains for non-residents

A new tax regime for non-residents disposing of UK land will soon be in force so that from 6 April.

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28 Mar 2019 Spring Statement 2019

There was little mention of tax in Philip Hammond’s Spring Statement but the papers released afterwards contained details of forthcoming government tax policies.

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28 Mar 2019 CGT & off-plan properties

The Upper Tribunal has recently overruled what was considered to be a sensible First-tier Tribunal decision on the period of ownership…

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27 Mar 2019 SDLT surcharge for overseas buyers

Following an announcement in the Autumn Budget, a consultation has now been launched regarding a 1% surcharge on freehold and leasehold purchases…

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01 Feb 2017 Is it possible to avoid stamp duty on land and property?

A lot has been made recently in the press about buyers of some of the UK’s most expensive homes avoiding stamp duty land tax (SDLT) by purchasing their home through a company.

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03 Jan 2017 SDLT Tips and Traps

The introduction by the Government of the Higher Rates of SDLT has come as a blow to those looking to purchase further residential property in the UK.

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