Stamp Duty

24 July 2026

Modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares framework - Securities Transfer Tax
HMRC has published draft legislation to replace the current Stamp Duty and Stamp Duty Reserve Tax with a new Securities Transfer tax from 2027

23 July 2026

Modernisation of the Stamp Taxes on Shares Framework:1.5% charge
HMRC consultation on aspects of the 1.5% stamp taxes on shares charge to reduce unnecessary legislation and provide clarity

30 June 2026

Stamp Duty Land Tax
Stamp Duty Land Tax rates and the latest stamp tax statistics

08 May 2026

Renters' Rights Act 2025 and SDLT on residential leases
The Renters' Rights Act 2025 Act and its interaction with stamp duty land tax (SDLT)

06 March 2026

Another successful claim for the lower non-residential rate of stamp duty land tax to apply
A case where HMRC tried, and failed, to persuade the First-tier Tribunal (FTT) that a property that included a public towpath would not qualify the residence for mixed-use treatment for stamp duty land tax