Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) is one of the most misunderstood areas of property law – and one of the most frequently misquoted by clients.
In this special session, our Managing Director Liz Jarvis is joined by Richard Friend of 4Stamp to tackle some of the most common SDLT myths and misconceptions. From first-time buyer confusion to gifting property, mixed-use quirks and company purchases, they separate fact from fiction with clarity, context, and a few laughs along the way.
Whether you’re a seasoned conveyancer or just looking to sharpen your SDLT knowledge, this is a must-watch (or listen) for 2026.
🔍 What’s covered?
First-time buyer relief: why it’s a one-time benefit
Gifting property: when a mortgage triggers SDLT
Mixed-use properties: how they’re taxed differently
Reclaiming the 5% surcharge after selling a main residence
Divorce exemptions, company purchases, and more
A little knowledge about SDLT can be dangerous – but 30 minutes with Liz and Richard might just save you from your next client conversation that starts with, “I read somewhere that…”
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🎧 Listen on Spotify
Property professionals can now enjoy greater confidence and peace of mind in every transaction, thanks to OneSearch’s new partnership with 4Stamp: the definitive SDLT solution.
From today, OneSearch customers can manage and track their post-completion SDLT and LTT calculations directly within our platform, alongside local authority searches, environmental reports, and other essential conveyancing tools. This integration brings everything together in one place, saving time and reducing risk.
4Stamp is a cloud-based solution which allows all parties access to all the updates, data, and information required to provide a certified, accurate assessment of the purchasers’ property tax liability
“We have always been dedicated to setting the gold standard for accuracy and trust in the property market,” said Liz Jarvis, Managing Director of OneSearch. “Our partnership with 4Stamp is a natural extension of this promise. By integrating their certified, expert-backed solution into our platform, we are giving our clients end-to-end confidence, from the initial search all the way through to the final tax calculation.”
Richard Friend, Managing Director at 4Stamp Ltd added, “We are thrilled to partner with OneSearch, a company that shares our core values of data integrity and professional excellence. Their market-leading platform provides the perfect home for our service. Together, we are taking the mystery out of Stamp Duty Land Tax and empowering legal professionals to eliminate risk and streamline their workflow.”
Generic online calculators can be risky, often failing to account for all variables and exposing your firm to potential liability. In fact, 8% of customers overpay on their property tax, a statistic that highlights the need for a better solution.
4Stamp is not another calculator. It’s a comprehensive, certified assessment that considers the purchaser’s circumstances, the property, and the transaction vehicle. This is why it’s trusted by professionals.
By using 4Stamp via OneSearch, you will:
Eliminate Risk: Move beyond generic calculators and get a precise, certified tax assessment.
Gain Protection: Every calculation is backed by professional indemnity insurance, transferring liability away from your firm.
Save Time: Instantly get a certified value or immediate access to tax advisors for complex cases.
Ensure Compliance: Every assessment includes a certified PDF and a full audit trail for your records.
At OneSearch, we have always been about empowering legal professionals with speed, confidence, and protection. Now, we’re bringing that same promise to the final, critical step of every property transaction.
Ready to transform your conveyancing process? Learn more about the OneSearch and 4Stamp partnership and discover the value for yourself.
2025 has been a year of meaningful networking and collaboration, and there’s nowhere more engaged in networking than the Midlands.
Through our partnership with networking group, PropertyFace2Face (PF2F), OneSearch proudly sponsored and co-hosted five vibrant Curry Club lunch events that brought property and construction professionals together in Leicester, Nottingham, and Derby. These gatherings weren’t just about exchanging business cards – they were about building relationships, sharing ideas, and creating opportunities.
Celebrating Five Fantastic Events
This year, we joined forces with PF2F for five unique events, each with its own flavour and energy:
7 February – Leicester Comedy Curry Club, MemSaab Restaurant A lively lunch of laughter with professional comedian, Arthur Smith and networking that sets the tone for the year ahead.
9 May – Derby Curry Club, Nicco Restaurant A spring meet-up which sparked conversations and new collaborations over a curry.
21 August – A Slice of Summer Social, Nicco Restaurant Derby’s property and construction professionals celebrated in the sun, enjoying delicious Indian canapés, Prosecco and live Ibiza-style music in August.
19 September – Nottingham Curry Club, MemSaab Restaurant An engaging event with speed networking that brought together like-minded Notts property and construction professionals.
9 October – High Chai & Chatter, Passan’s Restaurant, Nottingham The premiere High Chai & Chatter event took place in October, featuring a Nottingham-themed quiz and a delicious Indian-inspired take on Afternoon Tea.
Each event had its own highlights, but all shared one common theme: meaningful connections that create new business opportunities.
Claire Slade, Business Development Manager at OneSearch, said: “It’s been incredible to see these Curry Club events bring people together. Each one has sparked new conversations and opportunities – and that’s what networking is all about.”
Sasha Stewart, Co-Founder, Property Face2Face added: “Partnering with OneSearch this year has been a fantastic experience. Together, we’ve created spaces where property and construction professionals can connect, collaborate, and thrive. We can’t wait to continue this journey in 2026.”
Looking Ahead to the New Year
The momentum doesn’t stop here. We’re kicking off the new year with another exciting PF2F event at Mint Leaf Lounge Restaurant, Bank, London on Thursday, 22nd January 2026 – and we’d love to see you there!
👉 https://pf2f.co.uk/event/22nd-january-2026/
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Our parent company Landmark Information Group is among some of the UK’s leading organisations from across the property sector who have united to streamline the property transaction process and bring certainty back to the sector. Our bold ambition is to transform how we buy and sell property for good.
The Charter is a cross-industry commitment to transform the UK property market by reducing the time from sale agreed to exchange to just 28 days.
For the first time, mortgage lenders, brokers, estate agents, conveyancers and property data providers have come together to define eight key commitments aimed at streamlining the property transaction process and delivering better outcomes for all.
Landmark Information Group is committed to bringing certainty, transparency and speed to the home buying process.
Last night, the iconic Jam House in Birmingham was abuzz with excitement as OneSearch and Ladies of Law co-hosted a memorable networking event in celebration of International Women’s Day 2025.
The evening, which also commemorated the one-year anniversary of the partnership between OneSearch and Ladies of Law, was a resounding success, bringing together an incredible group of professionals to honour the remarkable achievements of women in the legal industry.
Claire Slade, one of the organisers of the event, said: “The evening was a true celebration of the strength, resilience, and achievements of women in the legal industry. To see the attendees making such valuable connections with peers at all stages of their careers was fantastic. We hope everyone left feeling left feeling inspired and empowered!”
One of the highlights of the evening was an inspiring talk from Alice Kinder, who spoke to the attendees about her personal journey and professional achievements, as well as the importance of proactivity and seizing opportunities, self-determination in shaping one’s career and life, and the need for the legal profession to evolve with the world, promoting diversity and inclusion.
Ella Watts, founder of Ladies of Law said after the event: “It was a wonderful evening. You could see the connections being made through networking, lots of people came on their own which was lovely to see!”
We at OneSearch are grateful to everyone who attended and made this event such a success. It was a magical evening, and we look forward to many more opportunities to celebrate and support the incredible women in our community. Here’s to many more years of partnership and celebration!
Let us leave you with this section from Alice Kinder’s talk:
“This year’s theme for International Women’s Day, Accelerate Action, is a powerful reminder that progress doesn’t happen by accident. It happens when we work together to push forward, open doors for others, and create space for those coming up behind us. As an employment lawyer, I see the workplace changing every day, but there is so much more to be done. Progress requires intention. It requires us to champion fairness, advocate for inclusion, and stand firm in the face of inequality.“
– Alice Kinder
On the latest episode of Landmark Talks Property, we sat down with Landmark’s Group Sustainability Director, Chris Loaring, and OneSearch Managing Director, Liz Jarvis, to discuss sustainability in conveyancing.
This conversation explores the critical role of sustainability in the real estate sector, highlighting the challenges and opportunities that arise from climate change reports and regulatory requirements. Chris Loaring discusses the importance of education, the need for support in navigating complex regulations, and the benefits for firms that adopt sustainable practices early. The dialogue emphasizes the evolving landscape of consumer expectations and the necessity for firms to engage with sustainability initiatives proactively.
To read the blog which accompanies this audio podcast, please click here.
To listen to more Landmark Talks Property episodes on Spotify, click here.
To find out more on Landmark’s sustainability offering, and for the opinions from experts across the property industry including Latham & Watkins, Taylor Wimpey, Savills, please visit sustainability.landmark.co.uk
