UK Government consultation on stamp duty alternatives
Thursday 31st December, 2026
The UK Government is launching a public consultation by the end of 2026 on alternatives to stamp duty, exploring options like reduced rates, rebanding tied to local prices, updated reliefs, or a full replacement. This gives Rightmove a chance to comment on how proposed changes could affect buyers, sellers and agents across the UK — and to explain what different models would mean for listing behaviour, market activity and regional price dynamics.
Why have we flagged this?
The consultation could reshape the cost of buying and selling homes, giving you a strong reason to share market data and explain what each option could mean for movers across the UK.
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