Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

Thresholds will change on 1 April, leaving buyers a few weeks to complete or pay more in stamp duty.

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Home buyers race to beat stamp duty rise

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Lower mortgage rates may tempt home buyers. But these fast-rising phantom costs could sneak up on them.

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