Cross-party MPs urge Reeves to consult on replacing stamp duty by end of 2026
The Housing, Communities and Local Government Committee has called on the Chancellor to launch a consultation before the end of the year on reforming or replacing stamp duty, calling the tax a barrier to ownership and mobility. Transaction taxes suppress moves at both ends of the chain, so a credible reform signal matters for activity. For buyers and sellers, nothing changes yet — this is a recommendation, not policy, and the committee itself warns against short-term fixes that distort the market.
What this means for…
Buyers· 2/3
Sellers· 1/3
Wider market· 2/3
Each axis scored 1 (minor) to 3 (major). Total 5/9.
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