Services
We provide tailored property tax advice for every type of client – from private homebuyers to overseas investors, developers, companies, and professional advisers.
Whether you are buying in your own name, through a company, partnership, trust, or pension, our team ensures you pay the right amount of tax — no more, no less.
Core Services
Stamp Duty Land Tax Advice and Planning
Specialist advice so that clients pay the SDLT properly due under the legislation, with risks identified before completion.
Capital Gains Tax Property Advice
Plan the disposal or transfer of property with a clear understanding of the gain, available reliefs, reporting requirements and wider consequences.
Inheritance Tax Planning for Property Owners
Protect family wealth through evidence-based succession planning that balances tax, control, income needs and commercial reality.
Landlord Tax Planning and Rental Property Advice
Integrated tax advice for landlords who want compliant reporting, resilient ownership arrangements and sustainable after-tax returns.
Property Incorporation and Portfolio Transfers
A fact-led review of whether incorporation is commercially worthwhile and whether claimed reliefs can be supported.
Property Ownership Structures and Tax Planning
Choose an ownership vehicle that supports financing, income, growth, exit and succession rather than focusing on one tax in isolation.
Non-Resident UK Property Tax Advice
Coordinated UK tax advice for overseas individuals, companies, trustees and family offices acquiring, holding or disposing of UK property.
ATED and Corporate Property Tax Advice
Meet corporate residential-property obligations, claim relief correctly and review whether the ownership structure remains appropriate.
HMRC Property Tax Enquiries and Disputes
Technical representation built around the legislation, transaction documents, evidence and a clear audit trail.
Who We Advise
We provide specialist property tax advice tailored to every type of client. No matter how you buy, sell, or hold property, our team ensures you pay the right amount of tax — no more, no less.
Private Clients
From first-time buyers to growing families upsizing, downsizers, or second-home buyers, we provide clear advice that takes the stress out of property transactions. We also support clients purchasing through pensions, trusts, or family structures, ensuring no detail is overlooked.
Investors
Whether you’re a single-property landlord, building a portfolio, or managing multiple properties across different structures, we provide tailored advice to maximise efficiency, secure potential savings, and protect against overpayment.
Developers
We specialise in supporting developers at the land acquisition and structuring stage, ensuring transactions are tax-efficient from the outset. We also advise on areas such as mixed-use classification and structuring incentives for buyers, helping projects run smoothly and commercially.
Companies & Partnerships
From limited companies and LLPs to joint ventures, we advise on the SDLT and wider tax implications of property transactions held within business structures. We help ensure ownership, transfers, and restructures are compliant and efficient.
Property Professionals
We regularly assist solicitors, accountants, financial advisers, and other professionals with specialist property tax expertise. From pre-transaction checks to complex disputes, we act as a trusted partner — helping you deliver the right outcomes for your clients.
How You Hold Property
Property transactions can involve a wide range of ownership and investment structures, each with unique tax considerations. We ensure that no matter where your property is held, transferred, or bought, every arrangement is handled correctly – avoiding unnecessary liabilities and maximising efficiency. Here are some of the main areas we assist with:
Limited Companies
Specialist advice for landlords and investors using corporate entities to buy, hold, or transfer property.
Partnerships & LLPs
Clear guidance on SDLT implications when property is introduced to or removed from partnerships and LLPs.
Trusts
Support with property transfers into or out of trusts, and advice for trustees and beneficiaries on SDLT treatment.
Pensions (SIPPs & SSAS)
Expert analysis of pension-held property transactions, where SDLT is often miscalculated.
Family Investment Companies (FICs)
Structuring property ownership through FICs for long-term wealth management and succession planning.
Overseas Investors & Entities
Advice for non-UK residents and overseas companies on SDLT and surcharges when investing in UK property.
Frequently Asked Questions
What services does LWC Cornerstone provide?
We provide specialist advice on SDLT, LBTT, LTT, Capital Gains Tax, Inheritance Tax, VAT, property transactions and business restructuring.
Can you help reduce SDLT legally?
Yes. We identify legitimate reliefs, exemptions and planning opportunities available under current legislation and published tax authority guidance. We do not promote artificial or abusive tax avoidance arrangements.
What is mixed-use property?
Mixed-use property contains both residential and non-residential elements. The correct classification can significantly affect the amount of transaction tax payable.
Can you advise on transferring property into a limited company?
Yes. We advise on the SDLT, Capital Gains Tax, financing and practical implications of transferring property or property portfolios into corporate structures.
Do you advise on Inheritance Tax?
Yes. We assist clients in understanding and managing inheritance tax exposure through effective long-term planning.
What is the non-resident SDLT surcharge?
The non-resident SDLT surcharge is an additional charge that may apply when a person treated as non-UK resident for SDLT purposes acquires residential property in England or Northern Ireland. The SDLT residence test is separate from the tests used for other UK taxes, so the facts should be checked carefully before exchange of contracts.
Can you help with HMRC investigations?
Yes. We represent clients during HMRC enquiries, reviews, appeals and dispute resolution processes.
Can you advise property developers?
Yes. We advise developers, builders and property businesses on acquisition structures, VAT, SDLT and other tax considerations.
Do you advise on partnerships?
Yes. We advise on property partnerships, partnership incorporations and transfers of property involving partners or partnerships.
How do I get started?
Contact LWC Cornerstone with details of your transaction or tax issue. We will identify the key issues, explain how we can help and provide a clear scope of work.
