Estate agents support stamp duty reform, urge abolition without replacement
Original Article Summary
Stamp duty has long been one of the biggest barriers to homeownership
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Estate agents strongly support stamp duty reform with 79% favoring complete abolition without replacement, though 96% expect sellers would raise prices to offset any new seller-side tax. 92% believe removing upfront SDLT costs would boost buyer demand significantly.
Investor Relevance
Major implications for acquisition costs, cash flow planning, and market activity levels. Investors need to understand potential changes to transaction costs and prepare for market dynamics shifts that could affect property values, buyer demand, and investment returns.
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