Goadsby Supports Stamp Duty Reform to Help Buyers and Unlock the Housing Market

The Affordability Challenge
Stamp Duty is a large additional cost that comes with purchasing a home. For example, an existing homeowner buying an average-priced home in England (£290,000) will face a Stamp Duty bill of around £4,500, payable within just 14 days of completion. For many, this upfront cost creates a serious barrier - especially on top of deposits, legal fees, and moving costs. Spreading the cost across 2 to 5 years could ease these pressures significantly and allow more people to move or get on the ladder sooner.

Momentum is Building
This campaign has already gained strong traction, with high-profile support from property portals, and TV property expert Phil Spencer, who has encouraged his followers to sign the petition.

What Happens Next?
The next key milestone is 10,000 signatures, which will trigger a formal response from the Government. Hitting 100,000 signatures would prompt a Parliamentary debate and move the proposal one step closer to reality.

What You Can Do
If you agree that it's time to reform Stamp Duty and think a more flexible approach to paying for it is a good thing, then we encourage you to add your name to the petition – and share it with your network.

Sign the petition here: https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/729071