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This petition was submitted during the 2019-2024 parliament

Rejected petition Revert the stamp duty threshold for first time buyers to £500,000 indefinitely.

Revert the stamp duty threshold for first time buyers to £500,000 indefinitely.

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Due to the rising cost of properties, it is almost impossible for young families to be able buy a house in London and surrounding areas.
The government should do more by reverting the stamp duty for first time buyers to £500,000 indefinitely.

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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/569700

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