How Much Are You Actually Saving from the Stamp Duty Holiday?

The Stamp duty holiday has led to an increase in demand since it came into effect in July 2020. This increase had caused the housing market prices to increase. Below we are monitoring how did the substantial rise in the demand in the housing market caused by the stamp duty holiday eroded the benefit of the stamp duty holiday.

Stamp Duty Holiday Impact on England, Scotland and Wales House Price Index

The stamp duty is calculated based on the transaction tax used on the relevant country and the announced holiday thresholds on purchased properties

  • Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) Holiday Thresholds for England
  • Land and Building Transaction Tax (LBTT) Holiday Thresholds for Scotland
  • Land Transaction Tax (LTT) Holiday Thresholds for Wales

Stamp Duty Holiday Impact on London Boroughs House Price Index

Top Winners and Losers from Stamp Duty Holiday

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Top Winners and Losers from Stamp Duty Holiday When taking Annual Price Change during COVID into Consideration

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