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Stamp Duty Land Tax: First Time Buyers

Asked by Freddie van MierloLiberal DemocratMinistry of Housing, Communities and Local GovernmentTabled Answered 19 June 2026UIN 9780

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government, what discussions they have had with the Treasury on first time buyer stamp duty land tax limits, as considering the higher housing costs in areas like Oxfordshire.

Answered by Matthew Pennycook

The Secretary of State for Housing, Communities and Local Government has regular discussions with the Chancellor covering a range of issues.

The government is supporting first-time buyers into home ownership, including through the shared ownership scheme and the Lifetime ISA. HM Treasury will consult shortly on a new first-time buyer product to replace the Lifetime ISA.

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