Written Question·Treasury·UIN 42561

Stamp Duty Land Tax: First Time Buyers

Tabled: 31 March 2025
Answered: 7 April 2025
Named Day

Question

Dr Rupa Huq

LabourEaling Central and Acton

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make transitional relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) available to first-time buyers in cases where completion has been subject to unexpected delays.

Answer

James Murray
In September 2022, the previous government announced a change to the level at which purchasers of residential property start paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), from £125,000 to £250,000. This change was made temporary in November 2022, and the rate revert...

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