The Samuel Leeds Podcast Property Lawyer Reveals Stamp Duty Secrets | Avoid Overpaying Thousands
Jul 30, 2025
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In this must-see interview, Samuel Leeds is joined by Tatiana from RSL Law, a top UK property lawyer, to expose the truth about stamp duty. Whether you're buying your first property, growing a portfolio, or developing HMOs, understanding how to legally reduce your stamp duty bill could save you tens of thousands of pounds.
What You’ll Learn:
What stamp duty really is and why you might not need to pay it
How to use the "uninhabitable property" exemption correctly
The truth about buying in your name vs a company
How to reclaim overpaid SDLT from HMRC
Commercial and mixed-use strategies that save thousands
The secrets your solicitor may not tell you
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Tatiana’s mission to fix broken conveyancing
02:55 – Stamp duty basics & why the surcharge is so controversial
06:14 – Replacing your main residence: how to get your 5% back
09:38 – What is an ‘uninhabitable’ property? When you pay nothing
13:12 – HMRC’s grey definitions and how to self-assess SDLT
16:41 – Firing your solicitor and choosing the right legal team
20:06 – Buying through a company: tax traps and annual charges
23:37 – Case study: saving £26,000 by buying in your own name
26:48 – How to claim a refund from HMRC (and get interest)
29:18 – Probate property exemptions and how developers can qualify
32:01 – Commercial and mixed-use properties: pay 2K instead of 15K
34:53 – Four proven strategies to reduce your SDLT bill
37:14 – How to get Tatiana’s help and join the Property Academy
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In this must-see interview, Samuel Leeds is joined by Tatiana from RSL Law, a top UK property lawyer, to expose the truth about stamp duty. Whether you're buying your first property, growing a portfolio, or developing HMOs, understanding how to legally reduce your stamp duty bill could save you tens of thousands of pounds.
What You’ll Learn:
What stamp duty really is and why you might not need to pay it
How to use the "uninhabitable property" exemption correctly
The truth about buying in your name vs a company
How to reclaim overpaid SDLT from HMRC
Commercial and mixed-use strategies that save thousands
The secrets your solicitor may not tell you
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Tatiana’s mission to fix broken conveyancing
02:55 – Stamp duty basics & why the surcharge is so controversial
06:14 – Replacing your main residence: how to get your 5% back
09:38 – What is an ‘uninhabitable’ property? When you pay nothing
13:12 – HMRC’s grey definitions and how to self-assess SDLT
16:41 – Firing your solicitor and choosing the right legal team
20:06 – Buying through a company: tax traps and annual charges
23:37 – Case study: saving £26,000 by buying in your own name
26:48 – How to claim a refund from HMRC (and get interest)
29:18 – Probate property exemptions and how developers can qualify
32:01 – Commercial and mixed-use properties: pay 2K instead of 15K
34:53 – Four proven strategies to reduce your SDLT bill
37:14 – How to get Tatiana’s help and join the Property Academy
Useful Links
Follow Tatiana: [Insert Instagram link]
Visit RSL Law: [Insert Website link]
Join the Property Investors Crash Course: [Insert Link]
Like this video?
Subscribe and turn on notifications to unlock the UK’s most powerful property investing strategies.
#StampDuty #PropertyTax #TatianaLawyer #SamuelLeeds #UKProperty #RSLlaw #BuyToLet #PropertyInvestor #SDLT #StampDutyRelief #HMRC
➡️ Sign up for the Crash Course TODAY: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytltour
Share this video:
*OTHER USEFUL LINKS:*
🎙️ LISTEN: Samuel Leeds' Podcast: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytpodcast
🎥 WATCH: ALL NEW Success Stories Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@UCuMZkB9CLBpjuviJ6Ljzd_w
📖 READ: My latest best-selling book: https://www.samuelleeds.com/FOMYT
♟️ PLAY: Get the Property Millionaire Board Game: https://www.samuelleeds.com/ytbg
❓ Have a question about property? Join my Property Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
*FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA:*
→ Success Stories YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@samuelleedsacademy
→ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samuelleeds
→ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@samuel_leeds
→ Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/778613042238071
→ Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialSamuelLeeds/
→ Twitter: https://twitter.com/samuel_leeds
→ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samuel-leeds-64660683
For collaboration enquiries, please email marketing@samuelleeds.com
🔔 Subscribe for daily content: https://www.youtube.com/SamuelLeeds?sub_confirmation=1
*WARNING* Samuel Leeds will never give out his mobile number in the comments of this YouTube channel. There is currently a channel impersonating Samuel Leeds and commenting on videos with a number to message about investing in cryptocurrencies so please beware of this.
*DISCLAIMER* All information, including dates, figures, links, and references mentioned in this video, is accurate and valid at the time of filming. Please note that circumstances may change over time, and we recommend double-checking any details before making decisions based on this content.