Stamp duty take up 25% to £5.5bn this year
Original Article Summary
Homebuyers are handing over eye-watering sums in stamp duty
PropMatch Curated Analysis
Stamp duty collections rose 25% to £5.5bn following the nil-rate threshold cut from £250k to £125k in April, with average bills quadrupling to £3,274, potentially dampening market activity.
Investor Relevance
Higher stamp duty costs directly reduce investor returns and deal viability, particularly affecting acquisition strategies for properties above £125k. The increased tax burden may reduce market liquidity and create entry barriers for smaller investors.
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