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		AdamGibbins on Sept 17, 2019 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: Take a Look at the Crossrail Station Under Bond St... You pay stamp duty land tax (SDLT) on the purchase of land or property, not sale.

arethuza on Sept 17, 2019 [–]

But for every sale there is going to be a purchaser so the tax is going to get paid whether it is the seller or purchaser paying.

AdamGibbins on Sept 17, 2019 | [–]

Sure, but arguably thats penalising the wrong party. Also depends on who purchases, if you're a first time buyer you get significantly reduced stamp duty for example.

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