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Tax experts question stamp duty on £265m property sale

Tax specialists have raised questions about the stamp duty paid on the £265 million sale of Providence House in Chelsea, Britain's most expensive residential property transaction. Analysis suggests the transaction structure may have reduced the stamp duty liability by approximately £18.5 million.

Tax experts question stamp duty on £265m property sale

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Tax specialists have raised questions about the stamp duty paid on the £265 million sale of Providence House in Chelsea, Britain's most expensive residential property transaction.

Analysis suggests the transaction structure may have reduced the stamp duty liability by approximately £18.5 million.

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Tax specialists have raised questions about the stamp duty paid on the £265 million sale of Providence House in Chelsea, Britain's most expensive residential property transaction. Analysis suggests the transaction structure may have reduced the stamp duty liability by approximately £18.5 million.

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