First-time buyers bore the brunt of the changes. Up until 31 March, they paid stamp duty if a home cost more than £425,000, but this has now dropped to £300,000. In order to beat the stamp duty ...

Previously first-time buyers purchasing a property worth up to £425,000 did not have to pay any stamp duty. If the property was more expensive, they paid tax at 5% on the portion above £425,000 ...

First-time buyers will bear the brunt of the changes. Until yesterday they paid stamp duty if a home cost more than £425,000, but this has now dropped to £300,000. Instead of paying no stamp ...