Written questions

Stamp Duty Land Tax: First Time Buyers

Commons · Question 42561 · Tabled 31 Mar 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 7 Apr 2025

Question

Asked by Rupa Huq

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, if she will make transitional relief on Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) available to first-time buyers in cases where completion has been subject to unexpected delays.

Answer

Answered by James Murray, 7 Apr 2025

In September 2022, the previous government announced a change to the level at which purchasers of residential property start paying Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT), from £125,000 to £250,000. This change was made temporary in November 2022, and the rate revert...