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Stamp duty is a hugely controversial issue (Image © Property Finder)What is stamp duty?

The government has announced that stamp duty will be suspended for cheaper homes for a year. But what is stamp duty, who does it affect and will this move have any impact on falling house prices?

The stamp duty changes explained in simple terms (Image © PA Photos)Stamp duty relief Q&A

The Treasury has suspended for cheaper homes for a year, in an attempt to kick-start the stagnant housing market. MSN Money examines the announcement.

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Find out with our interactive graphic tool the impact stamp duty changes will have near you – and how much tax you will save on the price of an average house in the different regions of the UK.

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Housing market poll

  1. Has the government done enough to rescue the housing market?

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  1. Has the government done enough to rescue the housing market?
    1. Yes
      6%
    2. No
      78%
    3. Only time will tell
      16%
4618 responses, not scientifically valid, results updated every minute.

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