July 7, 2020

Stamp Duty dithering could kill the market, warn angry agents

by Antony Antoniou
July 7, 2020August 4, 2023

Agents have spoken out angrily against any uncertainty in the market caused by government leaks about future stamp duty changes. In recent days many national newspapers have reported that Chancellor Rishi Sunak will tomorrow reveal the principles of a stamp duty change – either a six month holiday, or selected… Read More »Stamp Duty dithering could kill the market, warn angry agents

Almost 90% of sales could have zero stamp duty says Zoopla

by Antony Antoniou
July 7, 2020August 4, 2023

One of the possible stamp duty options floated by Chancellor Rishi Sunak could mean 89 per cent of sales would be duty-free. “Temporarily removing stamp duty for homes up to £500,000 for six months will cost the Treasury £1.3 billion” says the portal’s director of research and insight, Richard Donnell. A… Read More »Almost 90% of sales could have zero stamp duty says Zoopla