EPISODE · Feb 24, 2026 · 7 MIN
Is Stamp Duty ruining the housing market? - Ep. 2481
from Letting & Estate Agent Podcast · host Christopher Watkin
Why is stamp duty holding back the UK property market? Chris Watkin speaks with David Powell, CEO of a 40 branch agency network, on how this tax inflates moving costs, restricts first time buyers, and slows market movement. They debate long-term solutions, alternative revenue options, and whether reform could unlock transactions and boost the wider economy.
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Why is stamp duty holding back the UK property market? Chris Watkin speaks with David Powell, CEO of a 40 branch agency network, on how this tax inflates moving costs, restricts first time buyers, and slows market movement. They debate long-term solutions, alternative revenue options, and whether reform could unlock transactions and boost the wider economy.
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