Some high hopes for new stamp duty consultation

The Government said today it will be consulting on the shape of a new stamp duty regime for land and buildings, and the consultation will include residential properties. According to the Halifax, this new regime will be announced late next year. The Halifax says the consultation will cover both residential properties and commercial properties. Halifax says it intends to participate in the consultation process and will be making a full submission to the Government. Recent research from the Halifax - based on official figures - shows that tax revenue raised from both stamp duty...