Training and events

Information about our events and engagement activities.

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Webinars

Land Transaction Tax (LTT) Webinars

We’re hosting free tax webinars looking at areas of LTT where solicitors and conveyancers have asked for more training.

The webinars are for:

  • people who file or pay LTT with the WRA
  • solicitors
  • conveyancers

The webinars will focus on: 

  • derelict properties
  • chargeable consideration
  • tax administration

You can also meet technical experts from the WRA to talk with us and give feedback about our services.

How to book

You can book your place on the Business Wales website.

Webinar topics and dates

Derelict and unhabitable property

What you’ll learn
  • What a derelict or uninhabitable property is.
  • The meaning of ‘suitable for use as a dwelling’. 
  • An overview of WRA guidance, including practical examples to help you file the right tax, the first time. Recent tax cases on this topic.
Dates and times
  • Wednesday 20 November 2024, 2pm to 3pm.
  • Tuesday 28 January 2025, 10am to 11am. 
  • Thursday 6 March 2025, 2pm to 3pm.
How to book

You can book your place on the Business Wales website. 

Chargeable consideration: with a focus on debt

What you’ll learn
  • An overview of chargeable consideration for LTT. 
  • How the rules for different forms of consideration apply. 
  • Common queries and examples, including debt as consideration.
Dates and times
  • Thursday 28 November 2024, 11am to 12pm.
  • Wednesday 22 January 2025, 2pm to 3pm.
  • Tuesday 18 March 2025, 10am to 11am.
How to book

You can book your place on the Business Wales website. 

Tax administration

What you’ll learn
  • Best practice for filing a LTT return. 
  • Common errors and tips on getting it right first time. 
  • An overview of WRA tools and guidance. 
  • User research opportunities.
Dates and times
  • Tuesday 3 December 2024, 10am to 11am. 
  • Thursday 16 January 2025, 11am to 12pm.
  • Wednesday 12 March 2025, 11am to 12pm.
How to book

You can book your place on the Business Wales website.

Land Transaction Tax forums

We hold tax forums across Wales. These forums are for solicitors and conveyancers who file and pay LTT and who regularly use our services.

To be alerted once booking is open, contact: haveyoursay@wra.gov.wales

Videos

We have new training videos on LTT higher rates.

Please give us your feedback on these videos (takes 30 seconds)

If you have any questions about higher rates, you can contact us.

First published

24 September 2018

Last updated