https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/tags/stampduty/Recent content in stampduty on Birmingham DailyHugo -- gohugo.ioen-usMon, 13 Apr 2026 05:46:08 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/stamp-duty-rule-change-forces-uk-first-time-buyers-to-pay-4618-more/Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:46:08 +0000https://birminghamdaily.co.uk/stamp-duty-rule-change-forces-uk-first-time-buyers-to-pay-4618-more/UK first-time homebuyers are facing increased financial pressure following a recent change to stamp duty rules. Since the temporary stamp duty relief ended in April 2025, first-time buyers in England have paid an estimated £4,618 more on average, contributing to a collective £307 million increase in stamp duty costs. Data from Rightmove reveals that the total stamp duty bill for first-time buyers rose sharply to £408 million over the past year, compared to just £101 million the previous year.