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Published Date: 28 August 2008
MORE than eight out of ten homebuyers are putting back their moving date in the hope that they may not have to pay stamp duty, a survey has shown.
There have been reports that Alistair Darling, the Chancellor, was considering suspending stamp duty or deferring payments to boost the housing market.


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  • Last Updated: 27 August 2008 9:28 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
 
1

Guga II,

Rockall 28/08/2008 01:37:47
Darling is just as indecisive, and incompetent, as his boss, Maggie Broon.
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SouthernSkye,

28/08/2008 09:45:57
Yes, Mr Darling seems to have looked at the slow down of the housing market and decided to do something about it. In doing so it has now virtually ground to a halt! Well done Mr Darling, try engaging brain before mouth in future.

 

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