The additional hike to second home stamp duty costs implemented in the recent Autumn Budget is having an immediate impact on the market, according to a new estate agent survey.

From April 2025, the property price threshold at which SDLT is payable will be reduced from £250,000 down to £125,000

Just 5% of homeowners surveyed stated they would postpone their plans to purchase indefinitely following the government's recent decision not to extend current stamp duty relief...

According to new analysis from Yopa, in some regions of the country, as many as 85% of homes will still be available tax-free following a reduction in stamp duty relief.

Last Wednesday's Budget saw the rate of stamp duty paid on second homes in England rise from 3% to 5% with almost immediate effect.

The current Stamp Duty threshold of £425,000 is set to revert back to £300,000 in April next year.

The Chancellor chose not to extend the current stamp duty relief given to first-time buyers during her first Budget.

The changes announced are due to take effect from tomorrow

If the government fails to extend the current stamp duty relief beyond March tomorrow, it would make very little difference to the average first-time buyer according to new data from...

It is estimated that almost half of current stamp duty exempt stock has already gone under offer or sold subject to contract across England.