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The real issue is honest mistakes. Solicitor raises questions not quite comprehensive and sends information sheet client doesn't read. Client signs SDLT form (assuming solicitor knows what they are doing). 4 years later Revenue raises a 3% charge plus fine/penalty and interest. Who's client going to blame? It's really the same issue commercial conveyancers have now over advising on things like holding over under a commercial lease or exceptional rent reviews (ie anything not straightforward). Anything out of the ordinary is buried somewhere in the legislation which then changes in the next budget. And will any accountant anywhere give advice on the correct SDLT in complex cases? No, that's for us to advise on. All within our fixed conveyancing fee of course.