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Use this online form to claim a Land Transaction Tax (LTT) refund if your property is derelict or unsuitable for use as a dwelling.

You can make an amendment or claim if you’re:

  • the buyer of the property
  • the solicitor or conveyancer who acted for the buyer in the original purchase
  • someone else authorised to act for the buyer

Before you start

Read our derelict property guidance to find out if the property is derelict or unsuitable for use as a dwelling.

What you’ll need

  • Your details.
  • The lead buyer’s details if they’re different to your own.
  • Details of the original transaction.
  • 12 digit unique transaction reference number (UTRN).
  • Evidence showing the property is derelict or unsuitable for use as a dwelling.
  • The amount of tax originally paid.
  • The amount of tax to refund.
  • Bank account and sort code details of the person to receive the payment.

Evidence the property is derelict or unsuitable for use as a dwelling

You'll need to upload electronic copies that show:

  • how your property is derelict or unsuitable for use as a dwelling
  • the condition of the property
  • any repair work that's needed
Recommended evidence
  • Reports, such as:
    • Royal Institute of Chartered Surveyors (RICS) homebuyer report
    • surveyors report
    • structural report
    • building inspector report
  • Photographs of the property’s condition.
  • Sales particulars.

In addition to this evidence, you can upload: 

  • contract of sale
  • planning permission
  • invoices and receipts for work completed
  • Council Tax exemption form
Evidence we cannot accept 
  • Photographs taken after the effective date, after repair work has started.
  • Blurred, grainy or pixelated images.

Contact us if you need to submit a claim or amendment without supporting evidence.

Welsh Revenue Authority online service

How we use your information

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Support

If you need help or would like this form in a different format, contact us.