Petition · HM Treasury
Abolish stamp duty for cohabiting couples who split & buy share of co-owned home
Closed
36 signatures
What the petition asks
If a cohabiting couple split up & one party would like to buy the other out of the family home to remain & create stability for children etc then stamp duty is liable on any share of the house bought from the leaving party & the mortgage debt taken on. Married couples do not pay this tax.
We feel this is a totally outdated and unfair taxation on modern relationships and should be abolished.
Timeline
| 8 Jan 2026 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 8 Jul 2026 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
36
Status
Closed
Department
HM Treasury
Opened
8 Jan 2026
Closed
8 Jul 2026
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 25 Aug 2026.