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Article: Big rise in first buyers after stamp duty ends.(FRONT PAGE)
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- Irish Independent (Dublin, Republic of Ireland)
- Article date:
- June 7, 2007
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Byline: Allison Bray and Fionnan Sheahan
A SURGE of first-time buyers is expected to boost the second-hand housing market next month after the new government delivers on plans to abolish stamp duty.
It is now clear from Fianna Fail negotiations with possible coalition partners - the Greens, PDs and Independents - that there are no obstacles standing in the way of getting rid of the tax.
The legislation is expected to be passed within the next fortnight, presuming the new government is formed next Thursday.
Taoiseach Bertie Ahern has given his personal commitment that stamp duty for first-time buyers will be abolished straightaway.
Aside from several ...