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The stamp duty holiday is soon to end for first time buyers. The following article was posted on moneyfacts.co.uk on 24th January 2012: First time buyers have been urged to move fast if they want to beat the stamp duty … Continue reading →

David Wighton in The Times writes the Institute of Fiscal Studies (IFS) suggests scrapping stamp duty and reforming council tax. Today’s banding system favours the rich – if you live in a house valued at£320,000 in 1991, you’ll pay the … Continue reading →