"We used Cornerstones for SDLT planning…"

We used Cornerstones for SDLT planning five years ago. We received numerous threatening letters from HMRC which when I contacted Cornerstones was told to ignore. Not once did they communicate any updates to us it was constant chasing on our part. They have advised incorrectly continuously and now we have huge financial implications to deal with, their only advice is pay it. The fees we paid them, for nothing it would seem, is put down to contingencies. Use this company only if you enjoy lack of communication, loss of finances and buying into what amounts to illegal practices.
I’ve been asked to update. I think it’s relevant that they have provided this “service” to 600 clients, this figure they provided to me, that is a huge financial gain for them. They also never advised that their founder David Cornerstone was taken to court in 2021 and fined thousands for doing the same they advised us to do. This information would have been very relevant to decisions we have made since that date. Very open to discussions with them if they want to contact me direct.

The original company liquidated I know but I have numerous e-mails from you,Cornerstone 2020, who took over advising me to ignore numerous HMRC letters as they had no powers, resulting in now having to pay the full SDLT, five years of interest and a 30% penalty for listening to you. I have contacted you several times for your complaints procedure and am continually ignored.
Just updating on here to say no matter what avenue I try I am continually ignored by Cornerstone. Has anyone else who received the “tax planning” advice contacted HMRC to find that on top of everything there will be a 30% penalty! Cornerstone advised in their email there wouldn’t be one. Thanks.

Once again Cornerstone are trying to say this review isn’t genuine and they didn’t give this advice. I have forwarded my proof that it was them who gave me incorrect advice and are now ignoring all correspondence. You can see by the other reviews that we are all genuine and this is the company we have been dealing with.

It’s a pity this company isn’t as responsive to its clients e-mails as it is to these genuine bad reviews.
They are putting out the same factually incorrect response to everyone.

The reason this review is still here and verified is that you, Cornerstone 2020 Ltd advised on the tax avoidance that you now call it, repeatedly telling us to IGNORE HMRC, I have the e-mails with your companies name on it to prove it. You can’t ignore fact! Stop using the same boring excuse that it was another company. IT WASNT!!!! You took over this product without advising any of the clients that the other company had liquidated. THIS REVIEW IS FOR CORNERSTONE 2020 LTD! ITS VERIFIED WHICH IS WHY IT IS STILL HERE. YOUR COMPANY IS A DISGRACE IN ITS TREATMENT OF ITS CLIENTS, OF WHICH YOU ARE FULLY AWARE. P.S. WELL DONE ON REMOVING THE REVIEWS SCROLL OFF YOUR WEBSITE, ALL OF WHICH RECENTLY ARE ONE STAR, CANT THINK WHY, CAN YOU???

Update: Personal data removed as requested.
Thank you for the guidance. Please be advised I’m well aware of the product and who sold it. My complaint is with them too. My complaint against Cornerstone 2020 is the emails of wrongful advice you gave post liquidation of the previous company telling me to ignore the letters from HMRC and that you would respond on my behalf which so far it appears you didn’t, I’m awaiting proof. I have all the emails of incorrect advice signed by employees of Cornerstone 2020 Ltd. You cannot dispute this and say it was another company. I have also made a complaint about the other company and Goldstone.
Still not received any documents I’ve asked for.

"Needed some SDLT advice as my Transfer to my wife"

Needed some SDLT advice as my wifes solicitor had very little knowledge. Aamirah was professional and efficient and came back to me in a timely manner, very impressed.
Will definitely come back to Cornerstone if need advise on SDLT.
Thank you Aamirah .

"SDLT guidance and submission"

I worked with Usama on a refund for my SDLT. He patiently walked me through the process, and remained responsive at all times.

Who ever I have spoken to, Cornerstone is the go to specialist for SDLT and I would happily use them again.

"Usama made the whole experience super…"

Usama made the whole experience super easy - I just had to provide my docs and he did the rest. He managed to get me a full SDLT refund. Their fees were also better than other companies. Highly recommend!

"Efficient, professional, got the job done well"

Worked with Mehmod on a stamp duty refund case. Professional and efficient from start to finish and always clarified any doubts I had.

"Fantastic service from start to finish"

Fantastic service from start to finish

"Really helpful knowledgable people"

Really helpful knowledgable people - super polite, friendly and they got us a rebate without us knowing we were even eligible for one! Highly recommend them !

"advice on stamp duty in connection with a family sort-out"

prompt reply, targeted and user friendly

"Higher Rate Stamp Duty Land Tax Refund"

I had been unsuccessfully dealing with the HMRC for a while, trying to get a refund for Higher Rate SDLT that I had paid on a previous property. The HMRC were wrongly refusing payment which was incredibly frustrating. I contacted Cornerstone and was in talks with Sam who took on the case. Initially Sam got a similar response from the HMRC, but after pointing out their mistakes once again he was successful in getting me refunded WITH INTEREST. I am so glad I used Cornerstone to solve my issue with the HMRC, and I am extremely grateful for Sam's hard work and professionalism; he was quick to respond, extremely knowledgeable and honest with his scope and costs. I highly recommend using Cornerstone for any Stamp duty related problems. You will not regret their service.

"Very helpful and knowledgeable."

Very helpful and knowledgeable.