House prices hit 'astounding' highs as Rishi Sunak is urged to extend stamp duty deadline

RISHI SUNAK made drastic changes to stamp duty rules in early 2020 as the pandemic impacted the housing and property market. In a bid to keep the industry afloat, the Chancellor raised stamp duty rates so less houses would be affected and while the latest data on house prices shows a resounding success, warnings have emerged that time is running out to benefit. -»