Tag: Navigating Stamp Duty in 2026: The Essential Guide for UK Home Buyers
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Should I Buy a House Now? The 2026 UK Property Market Guide
The question “Should I buy a house now?” is perhaps the most debated topic at British dinnertables. After the economic rollercoaster of 2024 and 2025, we have entered 2026 with asurprisingly different landscape. At Mortgage Bazaar, we’ve seen a shift from the “wait andsee” hesitation of last year to a period of “cautious opportunity.” If…
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Navigating Stamp Duty in 2026: The Essential Guide for UK Home Buyers
When you are planning to buy a home, the focus is often on the deposit and the mortgage rate. However, there is one “hidden” cost that can significantly impact your budget: Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT). As we move through 2026, the landscape of property tax in the UK has shifted. The temporary “holiday” thresholds…