HMRC warns of stamp duty scams

HMRC has warned home buyers about fraudulent firms offering to reclaim stamp duty on properties needing renovation by falsely classifying them as non-residential. Anthony Burke, HMRC's deputy director, cautioned buyers against allowing agents to make repayment claims on their behalf, saying: "If the claim is inaccurate, you could end up paying more than the amount you were trying to recover." 

Daily Mail (05/08/2025)