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First-Time Buyer Rush to Beat UK Stamp Duty Fails to Raise Prices

February 15, 2012 by Allison Halliday

First-time buyers in the UK are currently able to purchase property up to the value of £250,000 without paying the standard 1% stamp duty, but this exemption comes to an end on March 24 after which they will become liable for stamp duty on any property costing more than £125,000.