Stamp Duty Land Tax

This page explains and updates you on all the latest news around Stamp Duty Land Tax, including thresholds, reliefs, and government changes. Read more below to see how SDLT developments could affect your clients.

Why scrapping stamp duty could unlock the stalled housing market

Stamp duty is set to stay off the table at the Budget, but Tembo’s CEO argues scrapping it would free up family homes for buyers

Why scrapping stamp duty could unlock the stalled housing market

Private rental sector needs more support, new research shows

A survey shows that tenants rate landlords positively, yet brokers say the private rental sector is under acute strain

Private rental sector needs more support, new research shows

North outpaces London as UK property market rebalances

New data shows the North and Midlands are driving UK property transaction growth

North outpaces London as UK property market rebalances

Stuck in place: Why UK homeowners are not moving house

1.8 million fixed-rate deals mature this year — brokers take note

Stuck in place: Why UK homeowners are not moving house

Landlord exodus accelerates across UK rental market

Hundreds of thousands of rental homes could disappear within a year

Landlord exodus accelerates across UK rental market

85% of buyers waiting on Autumn Statement already started searching

Many had contacted agents or attended viewings before putting plans on hold

85% of buyers waiting on Autumn Statement already started searching

Stamp duty is costing home movers more than they realise – here's how brokers can help

Yorkshire Building Society research puts stamp duty at the centre of a £66 billion housing market problem

Stamp duty is costing home movers more than they realise – here's how brokers can help

Prince Harry and Meghan's UK return could trigger hefty stamp duty bill

Stamp duty, split-year treatment and inheritance tax – why the Sussexes' return is more complex than it looks

Prince Harry and Meghan's UK return could trigger hefty stamp duty bill

Scotland's buy-to-let market cools amid tax burden and yield squeeze

Broker says demand for BTL investment is waning as tax costs and tighter margins dampen landlord appetite across Scotland

Scotland's buy-to-let market cools amid tax burden and yield squeeze

UK house prices up annually but growth slows for second month

ONS data points to a market losing pace, with London recording its 10th consecutive annual fall

UK house prices up annually but growth slows for second month