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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Vicky Shaw

INSANE: Millions of homes pushed into higher stamp duty brackets during pandemic | Vintage Vibes

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Surging house prices have pushed more than four million homes into higher stamp duty or equivalent tax brackets during the coronavirus pandemic, according to estimates from a website.

Across the UK, 4.3 million homes have been pushed into a higher bracket since March 2020, meaning prospective buyers face paying increased taxes to move home, according to Zoopla.

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