Stamp duty in the United Kingdom25 Nov 2025Stamp duty: What is it and how much is it?The future of the levy has been the subject of much speculation, with one think tank calling it "one of the most economically damaging taxes" 25 Nov 20256 Sep 2025Starmer resets after Rayner row, but Labour turmoil is a gift for ReformThe start of this political season has been wild, writes Laura Kuenssberg, and Labour now has Reform UK breathing down its neck. 6 Sep 20254 Sep 2025Deputy PM Angela Rayner's tax controversy explainedBBC political editor Chris Mason breaks it down in 90 seconds for Newscast.4 Sep 202521 May 2025NI house prices rise by 10% in first quarter of year The average price in Northern Ireland was just over £185,000 compared to £169,000 in the same period last year.21 May 202530 Apr 2025House prices fall in April as stamp duty changes kick inThe slowdown in the market was expected due to the lowering of thresholds at which buyers need to start paying stamp duty.30 Apr 20256 Mar 2025Home buyers race to beat stamp duty riseThresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.6 Mar 20257 Feb 2025Woman 'desperate' to move before stamp duty changeFlorence Stokes says she wants to complete on her new house before she faces paying higher fees.7 Feb 202530 Oct 2024Stamp duty tax on second homes to riseThe higher rate paid on additional properties will rise from 3% to 5% from 31 October.30 Oct 202430 Oct 2024Budget 2024: Five things Surrey should watch out forFrom hospital building to stamp duty, we look at what might be impacted by Rachel Reeves' Budget. 30 Oct 2024...