Summer economic update: Sunak confirms stamp duty holiday in 'mini-Budget'
Mini Budget
Chancellor of the Exchequer Rishi Sunak has confirmed a stamp duty holiday in a bid to boost movement in the housing market.
The change will take effect for those buying houses valued up to £500,000 and will last until 31 March 2021. The new discount comes into force immediately. As a result of the change, nine out of 10...
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