If you're buying another home which you won't be living in, you may well be liable to pay the 5% stamp duty on second homes. We break down the complex rules in our dedicated Q&A.
The latest articles on stamp duty
First-time buyers can claim a stamp duty discount when buying a home. But the threshold at which you start paying is set to change from £425,000 to £300,000 on April 1.
What is stamp duty, how much is it, and how will it change in 2025? Get the lowdown and use our stamp duty calculator to work out how much you'll pay.
Since October 31, 2024, you'll need to pay 5% in stamp duty if you buy an additional home, such as a holiday home or a buy-to-let property. But there could be ways to avoid it. We dig into the details.
As part of our coverage of the general election, we take a look at stamp duty and what the two major political parties are saying about it.
Our Executive Director of Research, Richard Donnell, believes the current tax relief for first-time buyers should be made permanent. Here’s why.
Three in five homes listed on Zoopla are priced below the local stamp duty threshold for first-time buyers. Here's where to find them.
If you're a home mover looking to save money, buying a property under the stamp duty threshold could save you thousands. Here's where to find the most homes under £250,000.
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt axes the majority of tax cuts from the mini-Budget but changes to stamp duty remain in place. What does it all mean for the housing market?
