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First Time Buyers: Greater London

Commons · Question 80418 · Tabled 10 Oct 2025 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 16 Oct 2025

Question

Asked by Jas Athwal

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether she plans to reform (a) Lifetime ISAs and (b) Stamp Duty Land Tax to support first time buyers in London.

Answer

Answered by Lucy Rigby, 16 Oct 2025

SDLT continues to be an important source of government revenue, raising around £12 billion each year to help pay for the essential services the government provides. Any changes to SDLT would therefore have to be carefully considered given the potential ef...