Newly released data has revealed a dramatic impact on mortgage completions ahead of the government tax change on April 1st.

Trends highlighted in Landmark Information Group's latest report suggest that transaction pipeline activity is steady even after the SDLT deadline has passed.

Since the start of the month, home buyers in England and Northern Ireland now have to pay more stamp duty.

Market activity remains resilient despite the recent stamp duty increase, with most buyers who missed the deadline still proceeding.

Sellers are slashing asking prices to help mitigate the increased cost

Half of the respondents in a new survey who indicated they were delaying their purchase said they need to save extra money to pay the increased rate of stamp duty.

The initial cost of moving home has increased by as much as 13% over the last year alone

With the stamp duty increase on additional properties taking effect today, Together’s latest research reveals the impact of rising costs on buy-to-let landlords.

A lack of meaningful housing policy has condemned the fates of thousands hoping for a reprieve ahead of next Tuesday's deadline.

New Stamp Duty thresholds are kicking in from April 1st this year, potentially adding thousands of pounds to the cost of purchasing a home.