allow me to borrow and continue the thread for stamp duty discount please.

my scenario is, house under 500K:
1. SPA - 2 names (both 1st time buyer)
2. Loan - 1 name

can you help me to understand during MOT, lawyer need to help apply from stamp office both name to get 50% discount in 25% sharing each?
and for Loan doc stamp duty, do i entitle 25% or 50%?

arrh... sorry i miss that info, it's direct from developer, lawyer also developer lawyer.

MOT not so soon as project still under con.

but for loan doc stamp, lawyer already issue the invoice and i don't see the 50% discount. when i ask, they said need to pay full first then wait for stamping office rebate only can get back, and since only 1 name under loan for a 2 name spa, only entitle for 25% discount.

you sir are very well verse, may i know what's your profession?

i wish i can convey those message to the solicitor as clearly as how you put it here. furthermore they usually just send their clerk or assistant to call and deal with me.

i will ask them more about the % on stemp duty exemption.
thanks a bunch!