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HMRC publish quarterly and annual statistics on transaction volumes which are available on GOV.UK.<\/p>

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At Autumn Statement 2014 the Government reformed the structure of Stamp Duty Land Tax, cutting the tax paid on all purchases of residential property to a value of £937,500, unless purchasing additional property \u2013 a reduction for 98% of those paying the tax.<\/p>

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