My client inquired the applicability of SDLT rebate on their jointly owned properties.

Two sisters jointly owned Two properties each. Property A (50% each by both sisters) & Property B(50% each by both sisters). Now they decide, to own each property 100% (Property A, 100% Elder sister ; Property B, 100% younger sister).

Is 3%SDLT rebate available to each sister ? Since each person is no longer owner of an additional property, and now have become single property owners, can they claim back 3% SDLT each paid when purchasing their second property ?