Royal Mail has announced stamp prices will rise again in April in what has been described as “yet another blow to consumers”. From April 7, the cost of a first-class stamp will climb to £1.70 ...

Anything over that is charged at 12%. Here's an example: If you buy a house for £295,000. The stamp duty you owe will be calculated as follows: 0% on the first £250,000 = £0 5% on the final £ ...

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