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Spartan1
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Hi
A few years ago i bought my ex partner out of the property we owned. My solicitor did not mention to me that any stamp duty was payable on the value of the half of the property that was signed over to me. He has recently rung to let me know that stamp duty should have been paid at that time. He is taking responsibility for the penalties and charges that will accrue. As far as I am concerned I paid him for professional services re. legal and tax matters associated with the transfer. I am wondering if there is any comback for me in so far as he wrongly advised me in the first instance and he should cough up the money. Could I have a "breach of contract" case against him? Any advice greatly appreciated, thank you.
A few years ago i bought my ex partner out of the property we owned. My solicitor did not mention to me that any stamp duty was payable on the value of the half of the property that was signed over to me. He has recently rung to let me know that stamp duty should have been paid at that time. He is taking responsibility for the penalties and charges that will accrue. As far as I am concerned I paid him for professional services re. legal and tax matters associated with the transfer. I am wondering if there is any comback for me in so far as he wrongly advised me in the first instance and he should cough up the money. Could I have a "breach of contract" case against him? Any advice greatly appreciated, thank you.