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Where in Britain first-time buyers are least likely to pay stamp duty

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First-time buyers can escape stamp duty, but whether they can squeeze under the £300,000 tax-free threshold depends on where they want to live. Across the country, six out of 10 homes for sale over the past year could be exempt from stamp duty for first-time buyers, new research has revealed. But while first-time buyers in … Read more

Should I put off buying a new home to potentially save on stamp duty?

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My wife and I are thinking about climbing up the property ladder and buying our second home. We have a budget of roughly £450,000 and have been to see one or two homes we are keen on. However, I noticed rumours are swirling about a potential axing of stamp duty on property sales under £500,000 … Read more