Burnham should cut stamp duty for downsizers to unlock UK housing supply
Burnham, who assumed the premiership in July, publicly ruled out scrapping stamp duty during a visit to Portsmouth, telling reporters:...
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Burnham warned by former PM not to raise property taxes
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has been warned by a former PM not to increase property taxes in next month’s Budget....
‘Complete clarity rarely arrives’: a message for property investors
Investors must learn to work within an uncertain market rather than waiting for the ‘perfect time’Uncertainty has become one of...
Investing in new property: Expert tips to avoid costly mistakes
Looking to invest in a new property? Since the government announced its massive overhaul of property taxes, new developments may...
UK property transactions stabilise in June after declines
UK residential property transactions halted a two-month decline in June 2026, according to data released by HMRC, though the traditionally...
UK property transactions stabilise in June after declines
UK residential property transactions halted a two-month decline in June 2026, according to data released by HMRC, though the traditionally...
‘Estate agents with zero accountability make buying a house in Britain a misery’
Share your house buying stories in the comments below or by emailing money@telegraph.co.uk*The process of buying a house last year...
Property tax: What new homes levy could Andy Burnham back and how would it affect Londoners?
Now that Andy Burnham has made his home in No10, a new property tax could be on the cards. In...
Britain’s downsizing crisis is only getting worse
Are you trying to downsize? Tell us your story at money@telegraph.co.uk*Stephen Crowhurst’s late mother moved into a care home three...
Andy Burnham Rules Out Changes to UK Stamp Duty in Budget
(Bloomberg) -- Prime Minister Andy Burnham ruled out any changes to the UK's stamp duty tax on property purchases in...
