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Article: STEP UP STAMP DUTY: What do you want to see in the Budget?

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Mortgage Strategy
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March 10, 2008
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It could be judgement day for chancellor Alistair Darling when he reveals his first Budget on Wednesday. Brokers and lenders will be keeping a close eye on the changes, particularly if they involve Stamp Duty.

Mortgage Strategy has been campaigning for the government to Step Up Stamp Duty since 2004. And the magazine is not alone, as we discovered when we asked the industry...

Richard Farr, director, Association of Mortgage Intermediaries

Stamp Duty thresholds have not risen in line with property prices. We would like to see this addressed in the Budget.

Given the difficulties faced by many first-time buyers, we'd also welcome ...

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