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Practical guides to UK stamp duty, first-time buying, and property tax.
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2026-04-16
First-time Buyer Stamp Duty 2026: Worked Examples
Exactly how much SDLT a first-time buyer pays in 2026 — with real-number examples from £200k to £700k.
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2026-04-15
The 5% Second Home Stamp Duty Surcharge, Explained
Since October 2024 the additional dwelling surcharge is 5%, not 3%. Here's what that means for buy-to-let and second homes.
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2026-04-14
How to Actually Pay UK Stamp Duty (Step by Step)
The mechanical bit nobody explains: filing the SDLT return, the 14-day deadline, and what your solicitor does for you.
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2026-04-13
Stamp Duty vs LBTT vs LTT: How the UK Splits Property Tax
England, Scotland and Wales all charge property transaction tax — but the names, bands, and rates are different.
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2026-04-12
The £500k Cliff Edge: Why Asking Price Negotiation Has Hidden Leverage
The first-time buyer £500k cliff turns offer negotiation into a tax optimisation game. Here's how to play it.