Petition · past parliament
Stamp Duty Relief for people who have to move due to unforeseeable life events
Closed
106 signatures
What the petition asks
Provide stamp duty relief where individuals are required to move homes due to unforeseeable life events. These events include, but are not limited to, the need for accessible housing for new wheelchair users or individuals who can no longer afford payments on their current property.
In the UK, stamp duty relief for unforeseeable life events can offer financial assistance to individuals in need, like those requiring accessible housing or facing financial hardship. We believe this would demonstrate social responsibility, help stimulate the housing market, and enhance the Government's public image. A well-designed policy can strike a balance between individual support and fiscal responsibility.
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2023 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 21 May 2024 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
106
Status
Closed
Opened
21 Nov 2023
Closed
21 May 2024
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.