Petition · HM Treasury
Abolish Stamp Duty to Make Homeownership More Accessible for All
Closed
402 signatures
What the petition asks
We call on the UK Government to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on residential property purchases. We think stamp Duty is an outdated tax that discourages mobility, penalises homebuyers—especially growing families—and adds unnecessary barriers to homeownership.
We think stamp duty puts an unfair Burden on Buyers: Buyers already face high property prices, legal fees, and mortgage costs. Stamp Duty adds thousands of pounds in upfront costs, which we think makes it harder to get on the ladder.
We think stamp duty causes Housing Market Stagnation: we think the tax discourages homeowners from moving, reducing housing supply, trapping older homeowners in homes too large for them, and limiting choices for younger families.
We think stamp duty causes Housing Market Stagnation: we think the tax discourages homeowners from moving, reducing housing supply, trapping older homeowners in homes too large for them, and limiting choices for younger families.
Timeline
| 4 Jun 2025 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 4 Dec 2025 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
402
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
4 Jun 2025
Closed
4 Dec 2025
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 5 Aug 2026.