As yet, the new government has made no commitment to extending the relief beyond next March's deadline

Zoopla looks at who is likely to benefit from the current 'no stamp duty under £425k' being made permanent should the Conservatives win the election.

Fluctuating house prices have also seen homebuyers in some areas now having to stump up for stamp duty for the first time.

SDLT costs for homeowners in England are estimated to have passed £3.65bn during the last 12 months.

Tenants at the very top end of the London rental market could face paying stamp duty to the tune of almost £18,000 from March next year, according to new research.

Due to the current level of SDLT, many potential downsizers remain reluctant to move.

With a week to go until next Wednesday's Spring Budget, property website Rightmove has outlined three policy reforms that it says could help more people move home.

Simon Gerrard, Managing Director, Martyn Gerrard Estate Agents looks at Stamp Duty and the reforms it needs to get the housing market moving

Mortgage experts look at the current rules and rates around stamp duty, including whether you can add the tax to your mortgage and avoid the upfront cost.

While there's no doubt that the market is in need of a boost at present, is yet another Government housing initiative focussed on stamp duty the best option?