Written questions

Stamp Duty Land Tax

Commons · Question 104430 · Tabled 8 Jan 2026 · Treasury · Official record

Answered 15 Jan 2026

Question

Asked by Joshua Reynolds

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer, whether the Government will exempt leaseholders in unmortgageable properties from the higher rate of Stamp Duty Land Tax when purchasing alternative accommodation.

Answer

Answered by Dan Tomlinson, 15 Jan 2026

The circumstances under which higher Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) rates must be paid in respect of additional property purchases, as well as information on the availability of reliefs and refunds, is available on gov.uk: Higher rates of Stamp Duty Land Tax ...