Why Choose Us?

Unparalleled Legal minds

We are a fourth generation family-run law firm, with all of the knowledge of our fathers, grandfathers and so on passed down to us. Our partners and senior solicitors have decades of experience each at H&B.

We have pure intentions

We’re supportive, generous of spirit, and want the absolute best for our clients because we genuinely care about their futures and delivering the best legal outcomes. Many clients become personal friends.

We specialise in life plans

We have your life stage covered. From employment to tax planning, property, dispute resolution, wills, trusts, lasting powers of attorney, court of protection, deputyship, probate and administration.

Still Have Questions?

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Can you get a Stamp Duty refund?

In certain circumstances, yes.

For example, if you purchase a new home before selling your existing main residence, you may initially have to pay the higher rate for additional properties.

If you then sell your previous main home within three years, you may be able to reclaim the 3% surcharge.

Refund applications can be submitted through the government’s official website.

Can Stamp Duty be reduced?

While Stamp Duty cannot usually be avoided entirely, there may be legitimate ways to reduce the amount payable.

This includes:

Negotiating a lower purchase price
Separating the value of removable fixtures and fittings from the property price
Ensuring you claim any available reliefs, such as first-time buyer relief.

We can help ensure that the correct SDLT amount is calculated and that you do not pay more tax than necessary.

Address

77 North Street
Ripon
North Yorkshire HG4 1DP

Email

mail@hb-law.co.uk

Phone

01765 602156

Fax

01765 690018