First-time buyers pay £4,600 more since stamp duty change
Original Article Summary
First-time buyers in England have paid an average of £4,618 more in stamp duty over the past 12 months following the end of temporary relief measures. The government has collected an additional £307 million since the threshold was reduced from £425,000 to £300,000 in April 2025. The post First-time buyers pay £4,600 more since stamp duty change appeared first on PropertyWire.
PropMatch Curated Analysis
First-time buyers now pay an average £4,600 more in stamp duty following the threshold reduction from £425,000 to £300,000, with the government collecting an additional £307m and reducing stamp duty-free properties from 62% to 41%.
Investor Relevance
Higher first-time buyer costs reduce demand at entry level, potentially affecting rental demand, property pricing strategies, and regional investment opportunities. Investors should consider how reduced FTB accessibility impacts their target tenant demographics and exit strategies.
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