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Berkeley Group has called for urgent reform of stamp duty to support property demand and help meet the UK government's housing targets.

UK · 2026-09-11

Key takeaway

Berkeley Group calls for urgent stamp duty reform to boost UK housing demand.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerBerkeley Group calls for urgent stamp duty reform to reduce transaction costs in UK housing.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onLower transaction taxes would stimulate demand from first-time buyers, downsizers, and investors.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onIncreased demand supports higher sales rates and revenues for UK housebuilders.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youHousebuilders accelerate build-out, driving up orders for construction SMEs and related suppliers.

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Source: The Independent Business

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