Odein Willie-Harry, Associate in our Residential Real Estate team, recently wrote a piece in Taxation analysing the government’s proposal—announced by Kemi Badenoch at the 2025 Conservative Party Conference—to abolish Stamp Duty Land Tax (SDLT) on primary residences. The article explores the potential economic and fiscal impact of this major reform, weighing the promise of a more mobile housing market against the risks of revenue loss and market disruption. It’s an insightful look at one of the most significant proposed changes to UK property taxation in a generation.
To read the full piece, click here.