UK First-time buyers don’t pay stamp duty on properties costing up to £300,000, you’ll only pay stamp duty on the portion above £300,000. If the property costs more than £500,000, you’ll pay the standard stamp duty rates.
Understand the new stamp duty rules for second home purchases (including buy-to-lets, holiday homes and property abroad).
As the UK housing market heats up this summer, both buyers and sellers are navigating record highs, affordability shifts, and evolving insurance and lending trends. Here's a comprehensive roundup of the latest developments, based on expert research and analysis.