ASK407: My tenant has upgraded my property! PLUS: Do I really have to pay Stamp Duty again?

It’s time for another round of listener questions!  (0:47) Mo’s tenant has paid 5 months' rent up front for a 1-year lease. He recently had the first inspection, and the tenant has upgraded the house, and Mo’s wondering if he should see this as a good thing?  (3:48) James is looking to sell his residential home as his family is growing, and he’s got some burning questions about the SDLT he needs to pay.  Enjoy the show?  Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts - it really helps others find us!  Sign up for our free weekly newsletter, Property Pulse  Send us your question by calling us on 013 808 00035 and leaving a message with your name and question (normal UK call rates apply) or click here to leave a recording via your computer instead.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.